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Transmission Control Device: Installation

  1. Install the detent spring to the transmission case.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Detent Spring With Mounting Bolt
    G07665817Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the range select lever, and tighten the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Range Select Lever With Bolt
    G07665818Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert the manual plate and parking rod.
    Fig 3: Manual Plate, Parking Rod, Range Select Lever And Bolt
    G07665819Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Insert the spring pin to the manual plate.
    NOTE: Use new spring pin.
    Fig 4: Inserting Spring Pin Into Manual Plate
    G07665820Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the oil pan and the control valve assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body. >
  6. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
  7. Install the pitching stopper bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb) 

  8. Install and adjust the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to INHIBITOR SWITCH . >
  9. Insert the inhibitor switch connector and transmission harness connector onto the stay.
    Fig 5: Inhibitor Switch Connector And Transmission Harness Connector
    G07665821Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose. >
  11. Apply ATF to the O-ring, insert the input shaft while rotating the shaft slowly by hand, and check the amount of protrusion.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.

    Normal protrusion A: 

    50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in) 

    Fig 6: Input Shaft (Protrusion A)
    G07665822Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
  13. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >