Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

Replace the front differential side retainer oil seal.
1. Remove the oil seal by using flat tip screwdriver etc.
2. Install a new oil seal using ST.
  ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
  NOTE:
  - Apply oil to the oil seal lips.
  - Be sure to replace the differential side oil seal after the procedure of removing front drive shaft from transmission.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
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Attach the ST to converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 2: Identifying Stopper Set
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Tap the transmission hanger in the rear side of transmission with a rubber hammer to bend it until it is in close contact with the transmission case.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load or impact to the transmission case.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Hanger In Rear Side Of Transmission
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Install the rear cushion rubber.
Tightening torque:

40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)
Install the transmission onto the engine.
Install the engine mounting bolt and nut (lower side).
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolts And Nuts (Lower Side)
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Install the transmission rear 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 5: Locating Transmission Rear Crossmember
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Remove the transmission jack.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the engine mounting bolt (upper side).
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Remove the ST from converter case.
Install the torque converter to drive plate.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to drop bolts into converter
- Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
  1. Install the bolts which hold torque converter to drive plate.
  2. Install all four bolts by rotating the crank pulley a little at a time.
  3. Install the service hole.
Tightening torque:

N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Install the starter. <Refer to INSTALLATION, Starter.>
Remove the ST and install the pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bracket
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Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

Fig 7: Identifying Pitching Stopper
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Lift up the vehicle.
Set the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 8: Identifying Oil Seal Protector
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Install the front drive shaft into the transmission.
NOTE: Replace the circlip of drive shaft with a new part.
Install the front drive shaft into transmission, remove the ST and insert the drive shaft securely.
Install the inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF inlet and outlet pipes.
NOTE: Use the new inlet hose and outlet hose.

Fig 9: Identifying ATF Inlet/Outlet Pipes And Hose
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Insert the ball joint into housing. <Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Ball Joint.>
Install the front stabilizer clamp. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Crossmember Support Plate.
Install the clutch housing cover securing bolts.

Fig 10: Identifying Clutch Housing Cover
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Fig 11: Identifying Clutch Housing Cover
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Install the front crossmember support plate. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Crossmember Support Plate.
Install the propeller shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft.
Install the shift select cable. Refer to INSTALLATION, Select Cable.
Install the turbine speed sensor 1 and harness, and then connect the connector.
Tightening torque:

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Identifying Turbine Speed Sensor 1
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Install the oil charge pipe.
NOTE: Use a new bolt.
Tightening torque:

38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Identifying Oil Charge Pipe
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Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Install the front exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Refer to INSTALLATION, Front Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION, Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION, Muffler.
Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor, rear oxygen sensor and transmission harness connector.
Install the vacuum pump and vacuum pipe & hose. Refer to INSTALLATION, Brake Vacuum Pump.
Install the engine hanger rear, and then connect the engine harness connector.

Fig 15: Identifying Engine Hanger Rear And Engine Harness Connector
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Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. Refer to REPLACEMENT , Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Install the air breather hose. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.
Install the throttle body to intake manifold.
Tightening torque:

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
Install the air intake chamber and intake boot. Refer to INSTALLATION, Air Intake Chamber.
Install the collector cover.
Connect the ground cable to battery.
Perform Clear Memories 2 operation. Refer to CLEAR MEMORY MODE , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.
Perform learning control promotion. Refer to GENERAL DESCRIPTION , Learning Control.
Perform the inspection at the end of repair work, and make sure there is no faulty as below;
- Excessive shift shock
- Oil leakage from the transmission body, etc.
- Occurrence of noise caused by interference etc.