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Engine Assembly: Installation

  1. Apply a small amount of grease to splines of main shaft. (MT model)

    Grease: 

    NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent 

  2. Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
  3. Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    • CVT model
      Fig 1: Locating Upper Side Transmission Mounting Bolts (CVT Model)
      G06650659Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 2: Locating Upper Side Transmission Mounting Bolts (MT Model)
      G05335715Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the garage jack.
  5. Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case. (CVT model)
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 3: Attaching ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G07911482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the starter. Refer to INSTALLATION
  7. Lift up the vehicle.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the vehicle, raise up wire ropes at the same time.
  8. Attach the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    • CVT model
      Fig 4: Locating Transmission Bolts (CVT Model)
      G06650655Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 5: Locating Transmission Bolts (MT Model)
      G05002964Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Set the engine mounting, and tighten the bolts which hold engine mounting to the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
    G06650654Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    CAUTION: When lifting down the vehicle, lower wire ropes at the same time.
  11. Attach the bolts and nuts which secure engine mounting to the cradle.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
    G06650653Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the stopper rod.

    Tightening torque: 

    36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Identifying Stopper Rod
    G06650652Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 9: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G04997613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate. (CVT model)
    1. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to attach the four bolts which hold torque converter clutch to the drive plate.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch case.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

      Fig 10: Removing Crank Pulley Bolt
      G04997610Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Fit the plug to service hole.
    3. Install the throttle body. Refer to INSTALLATION
    4. Install the manifold absolute pressure sensor. Refer to INSTALLATION
  15. Lift up the vehicle.
  16. Connect the ground cable.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Locating Ground Cable On Engine Side
    G06650647Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 12: Locating Ground Cable Bolt
    G05659695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Install the power steering pump.
    1. Install the power steering pump together with the power steering pump bracket to engine and stopper rod, and connect the connector (A) to the power steering pump.

      Tightening torque: 

      Refer to  GENERATOR BRACKET 

      Fig 13: Locating Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
      G07911470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the V-belts. < Refer to , INSTALLATION , V-belt.>
  19. Connect the following hoses.
    1. Fuel delivery hose
    2. Evaporation hose
    3. Heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose
    4. Brake booster vacuum hose
    5. A/C pressure hose. Refer to INSTALLATION
  20. Install the clip which secure the generator cord to the intake manifold protector LH.
    Fig 14: Locating Intake Manifold Protector LH
    G06650644Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Connect connector (D) to the A/C compressor.
  22. Install the generator cord to clip (C), and connect connector (A) and terminal (B) to the generator.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 15: Identifying A/C Compressor And Connector
    G06650643Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Connect the engine harness connector to the bulkhead harness connector, attach it to the rear engine hanger, and fasten with bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 16: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector Bolt
    G06650641Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION
  25. Install the radiator. Refer to INSTALLATION
  26. Install the air intake boot assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION
  27. Install the air intake duct. Refer to INSTALLATION
  28. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 17: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
    G07911501Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Fill engine coolant. Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT
  30. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. Refer to PROCEDURE
  31. Check the CVTF level and replenish it if necessary. (CVT model) Refer to ADJUSTMENT
  32. Install the V-belt cover.
  33. Change the front hood damper mounting position from (B) to (A), and close the front hood.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 18: Identifying Front Hood Damper Mounting Position
    G06650639Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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