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Torque Converter Assembly: Installation

  1. When the oil pump shaft is removed, install the shaft to torque converter.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new circlip.
    • Make sure the circlip is firmly inserted.
  2. Install the oil pump shaft to torque converter, and then make sure that the clip is secured on groove.
  3. Apply ATF to the revolving and sliding surface of the oil pump shaft.
  4. Holding the torque converter assembly by hand, lightly rotate it to engage with the oil pump rotor.
  5. Check the protruding dimension of the torque converter assembly.

    Dimension A: 

    8 mm (0.31 in) or less 

    Fig 1: Identifying Protruding Dimension Of Torque Converter Assembly
    G06652039Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.