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  1. Replace the differential side oil seal with a new part. < Ref. to DIFFERENTIAL SIDE RETAINER OIL SEAL . >
    NOTE: When a new oil seal has been installed, replacement is not required.
  2. Install the rear cushion rubber to the transmission assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

  3. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 1: Attaching ST To Converter Case
    G07665482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Strike and bend the transmission hanger of transmission rear with a rubber hammer etc. so that it gets in contact with the transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load or impact to the transmission case.
    Fig 2: Bending Transmission Hanger Of Transmission Rear
    G07665483Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the transmission onto the engine.
    1. Lift up the transmission gradually using transmission jack.
      Fig 3: Lifting Up Transmission Using Transmission Jack
      G07665484Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the engine side stud bolt into the transmission bolt hole.
    3. While raising the transmission jack gradually, turn the screw of engine support, then tilt the engine forward and connect.
  6. Install the transmission rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1 : 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

    T2: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts With Torque Specification
    G07665485Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the transmission jack.
  8. Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Nuts On Lower Side Of Transmission Gasket
    G07665486Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the clutch housing cover bolts.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Tighten the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Bolts On Upper Side Of Transmission Gasket
    G07665487Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the ST from converter case.
    NOTE: When removing the ST, be careful not to drop it into converter case.
  13. Remove the ST.
    Fig 7: Removing ST From Converter Case
    G07665488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the torque converter clutch assembly to the drive plate.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
    • Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter case.
    1. Tighten the bolts which hold the torque converter clutch to the drive plate.
    2. Place the wrench on the crank pulley bolt, and remove all the bolts while rotating the crank pulley a little bit at a time.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

      Fig 8: Placing Wrench On Crank Pulley Bolt
      G07665489Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Fit the plug to service hole.
  15. Install the oil charge pipe.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb) 

  16. Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
  17. Install the engine hanger.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Engine Hanger Rear Bolts
    G07665490Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install the pitching stopper bracket and transmission radio ground cord.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Pitching Stopper Bracket And Transmission Radio Ground Cord With Nuts And Bolts
    G07665491Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Pitching Stopper Bolt And Nut
    G07665492Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Lift up the vehicle.
  21. Replace the circlip of the front drive shaft with a new part.
  22. Apply grease to the oil seal lip.
  23. Attach the ST to side retainer.

    ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

    Fig 12: Attaching ST To Side Retainer
    G07665493Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Align and insert the spline of the front drive shaft to the splines of the differential bevel gear, and remove the ST.
  25. Insert the front drive shaft into the transmission securely by pressing the front housing from the outside.
    Fig 13: Front Housing
    G07665494Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the ball joint into the front housing.
  27. Tighten the attachment bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 14: Front Arm And Ball Joint With Bolt
    G07665495Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Attach the stabilizer link to the front arm.

    Tightening torque: 

    45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 15: Locating Front Arm Stabilizer Link Nut And Bolt
    G07665496Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Install the shift select cable onto the select lever. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >
  30. Connect the ATF cooler hose to the pipe.
    Fig 16: ATF Cooler Hose
    G07665497Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
  32. Install the heat shield cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Heat Shield Cover. >
  33. Install the center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  34. Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  35. Lower the vehicle.
  36. Connect the following connectors and terminals.
    Fig 17: Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector, Transmission Harness Connector And Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G07665498Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. Fill transmission with ATF through the oil charge pipe until the fluid level is between the upper and lower level on the "COLD" side of the level gauge. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  38. Install the ATF level gauge.
    Fig 18: ATF Level Gauge And Oil Charge Pipe
    G07665499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  39. Install the intercooler.
  40. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  41. Check the differential gear oil level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Differential Gear Oil. >
  42. Check the select lever operation. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch. >
  43. Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding of Control Valve. >
  44. Check the ATF level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  45. Perform the diagnosis again. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Learning Control. >
  46. Perform the road test. < Ref. to ROAD TEST . >