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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Installation

  1. Pass the transmission harness assembly through the hole of the transmission case.
    Fig 1: Transmission Harness Assembly
    G07665530Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the control valve connector and transmission ground.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Control Valve Connector And Transmission Ground
    G07665531Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. 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: Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G07665532Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fill the 3 locations of the transmission case excluding the bolt holes with an ample amount of liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

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

    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Case Bolt Holes
    G07665533Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

  6. Install the front vehicle speed sensor and torque converter turbine speed sensor.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb) 

  7. Install the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
    NOTE: Use a new copper washer.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    T3: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: ATF Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipes Bolts With Torque Specification
    G07665534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the transmission rear crossmember bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) 

  9. Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
  10. Install the heat shield cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Heat Shield Cover. >
  11. Install the center exhaust pipe, (non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  12. Install the center exhaust pipe, (turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Install the transmission harness connector to the stay.
  15. Install the pitching stopper. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Mounting System. >
  16. Install the air intake boot assembly, (non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot. >
  17. Install the intercooler. (turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
  18. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  19. Fill with the same amount of ATF as drained. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  20. Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding of Control Valve. >
  21. Inspect the level of ATF. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  22. Perform the diagnosis again. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Learning Control. >