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Engine Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the engine to the vehicle.
    1. Operate the lifter to place the engine in the engine compartment.
    2. Operate the lifter to set the engine horizontally.
    3. Move the engine towards the rear of the vehicle to connect it to the torque converter clutch case.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
    Fig 1: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G06649729Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install front mounting bracket to the cradle.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Front Mounting Bracket Of Cradle
    G06649731Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the front mount.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    T2: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Front Mount Mounting Screws With Torque Specifications
    G06649734Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the connecting bolts (upper side) between engine and transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    NOTE: Make sure there are no gaps in the mating surfaces between engine and transmission. If there are gaps, loosen the connecting bolts, and adjust the position while retightening the bolts.
    Fig 4: Locating Engine And Transmission Connecting Bolts
    G06649727Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  6. Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case.
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.
  7. Install the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR .
  8. Install the radiator main fan & fan motor and radiator sub fan & fan motor. Refer to RADIATOR MAIN FAN AND FAN MOTOR . Refer to RADIATOR SUB FAN AND FAN MOTOR .
  9. Lift up the vehicle.
  10. Attach the connecting bolts and nuts (lower side) between the engine and transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Engine And Transmission Bolts And Nuts
    G06649718Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the ground cable to the underside of chain cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Ground Cable
    G06649716Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 7: Locating Ground Cable
    G06649717Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
  13. Install the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Install the A/C pressure hoses to A/C compressor. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  16. Connect the fuel delivery hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).
    NOTE: If fuel hoses or clamps are damaged, replace them with new parts.
    Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Delivery Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G06649739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Connect the torque converter clutch to the drive plate.
    1. Rotate the clank pulley to align the drive plate to the service hole, and tighten four bolts.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    2. Install the service hole plug.
      Fig 9: Locating Service Hole Plug
      G06649725Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the ST.
    Fig 10: Removing Throttle Body From Intake Manifold
    G06649741Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the throttle body to intake manifold.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

  20. Install the engine hanger bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Locating Engine Hanger Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G06649723Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the engine harness connector to the engine hanger bracket.
    Fig 12: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
    G06649722Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Connect the connector to the throttle body.
    Fig 13: Identifying Throttle Body Connector
    G06649744Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Connect the engine harness.
    Fig 14: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
    G06649720Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose.
    Fig 15: Identifying Heater Inlet Hose And Heater Outlet Hose
    G06649719Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Attach the grille bracket.
    Fig 16: Locating Grille Bracket
    G07912600Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the starter. Refer to STARTER .
  27. Install the starter harness and engine ground to the bracket.
    Fig 17: Locating Starter Harness And Engine Ground
    G06649714Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Install the engine ground.
    Fig 18: Identifying Engine Ground
    G06649713Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Install the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 19: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G06651192Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Install the power steering pump together with the bracket.
    1. Install the power steering pump and power steering pump bracket to the cylinder block.
    2. Install the collector cover bracket and power steering pump bracket.

      Tightening torque: 

      T1: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

      T2: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

      T3: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

      Fig 20: Locating Power Steering Pump Mounting Pins With Torque Specifications
      G06649751Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Connect the manifold absolute pressure sensor connector (A) and power steering pump connector (B).
      Fig 21: Identifying Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Connector
      G06649709Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Connect the following connectors.
    1. Generator connector
    2. Generator terminal B

      Tightening torque: 

      16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    3. Install the harness cover to the collector cover bracket.
    4. A/C compressor solenoid connector
    5. Flow sensor connector
      Fig 22: Locating Flow Sensor Connector
      G07912638Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Install with the securing clips to the two locations on the fuel pipe protector (LH).
      Fig 23: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector Clips
      G06651188Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Install the V-belts. Refer to , INSTALLATION , V-belt.
  33. Install the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake boot assembly. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT . Refer to AIR CLEANER CASE . Refer to AIR INTAKE BOOT .
  34. Connect the ground cable to battery.
  35. Fill engine coolant. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .
  36. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. Refer to PROCEDURE .
  37. Check the ATF level and replenish it if necessary. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
  38. Install the collector cover.
  39. Change the front hood damper bolt mounting position from (B) to (A), and completely close the front hood.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 24: Identifying Front Hood Damper Bolt Mounting Position
    G06650639Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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