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: Installing Oil Seal Using Differential Side Oil Seal Installer
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Attach the ST to converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 2: Installing Stopper Set To Converter Case
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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: Tapping 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 Engine Mounting Bolt And Nut
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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: Identifying Transmission Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
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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)

Fig 6: Locating Engine Mounting Bolt
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Remove the ST from converter case.
Install the torque converter to drive plate.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter housing.
- 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.
  Tightening torque:
  
  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
3. Install the service hole plug.
Install the starter. < Ref. 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 7: 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 8: Identifying Pitching Stopper
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Lift up the vehicle.
Set the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 9: 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.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
Connect the ATF AT inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF AT inlet and outlet pipes.
NOTE: Use a new ATF hose.

Fig 10: Identifying ATF AT Inlet And Outlet Hoses
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Insert the ball joint into housing. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Ball Joint. >
Install the front stabilizer clamp. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer. >
Install the front crossmember support plate. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Crossmember Support Plate. >
Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
Install the shift select cable. < Ref. 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 11: Identifying Turbine Speed Sensor 1 Connector
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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 12: 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 13: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Install the front exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor, rear oxygen sensor and transmission harness connector.

Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Harness Connectors, Front And Rear Oxygen Sensor Connectors
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Install the vacuum pump and vacuum pipe & hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Brake Vacuum Pump. >
Install the engine hanger rear, and then connect the engine harness connector.

Fig 15: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors And Engine Hanger Rear
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Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
Install the air breather hose. < Ref. 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. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >
Install the collector cover.
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Perform Clear Memory 2 operation. < Ref. to CLEAR MEMORY MODE , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
Perform the diagnosis again. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , 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.