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Transmission Mounting System: Installation

  1. Attach the rear cushion rubber to the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Rear Cushion Rubber Mounting Bolts (View 2 Of 2)
    G07913367Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    T2: 75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Crossmember Mounting Bolts
    G06654390Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the transmission jack.
  4. Install the heat shield cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G06651705Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the center exhaust pipe. Refer to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4SO)-7, INSTALLATION, Center Exhaust Pipe.
  6. Connect the battery ground terminal.