Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the front vehicle speed sensor.
Tightening torque:

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Vehicle Speed Sensor
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Connect the front vehicle speed sensor connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
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Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Mating Surface Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
Install the center differential carrier. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Center Differential Carrier.
Install the extension case.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Extension Case
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Connect the rear vehicle speed sensor connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
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Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. Refer to , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
Check the level and leaks of ATF. Refer to , INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.