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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

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  1. Attach the ST to converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 1: Attaching Stopper Set (ST 498277200) To Converter Case
    G09480213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. When completely overhauling the transmission, refill approx. 10 L (2.6 US qt, 8.8 Imp qt) of CVTF through the transmission right side plug, and install the plug.
    CAUTION: Always use specified CVTF. Using other fluid will cause malfunction. <Ref. to HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION , SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Right Side Plug
    G10268099Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Replace the front differential side retainer oil seal. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal.>
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part whenever the front drive shaft is removed from the transmission.
    • When a new differential side retainer oil seal has been installed, replacement is not required.
  4. Install the cushion rubber.

    Tightening torque: 

    40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal Bolts
    G09481952Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Mount the transmission onto the transmission jack.
  6. Strike and bend the transmission hanger of transmission rear with a rubber hammer etc. so that it gets in contact with the transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload or impact to the transmission case.
    Fig 4: Bending Transmission Rear Hanger With Rubber Hammer
    G09481956Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the pitching stopper bracket, if mounted.
  8. Install the transmission onto the engine.
    NOTE:
    • While raising the transmission jack gradually, turn the screw of engine support, then tilt the engine forward.
    • Temporarily attach the two engine connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
  9. Install the transmission rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

    T2: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G09481957Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Tighten the two engine connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Engine Connecting Bolts And Nuts
    G06654385Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the transmission jack.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Install the three engine mounting bolts (upper side).

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
    G09481944Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the ST (STOPPER SET) from converter case.
  15. Remove the ST (ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY).

    ST 41099AC000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY

    Fig 8: Removing Engine Support Assy (ST 41099AC000)
    G09481943Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Match the torque converter screw hole with drive plate hole to install the bolt.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not drop the mounting bolt in the converter housing.
    • Do not damage the mounting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

  17. Install the remaining three bolts by rotating the crank pulley a little at a time in the same direction as engine revolution.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

  18. Install the service hole plug.
    Fig 9: Identifying Service Hole Plug
    G09481933Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the engine ground terminals.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Locating Engine Ground Terminals Bolts
    G09481940Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install the pitching stopper bracket and transmission radio ground cord.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Locating Pitching Stopper Bracket And Transmission Radio Ground Cord
    G10268083Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).

    Tightening torque: 

    23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 12: Locating CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) Bolts
    G09481942Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 13: Locating CVTF Cooler Pipe COMPL Bolts
    G10268082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Install the CVTF inlet hose and outlet hose.
    NOTE:
    • Use new CVTF hoses.
    • Install the CVTF hose with the painted position facing the rear side of transmission.
    Fig 14: Identifying CVTF Inlet And Outlet Hoses
    G10268090Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the starter. <Ref. to GENERAL DESCRIPTION .>
  25. Install the transmission harness stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 15: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt
    G09481937Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. 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 16: Identifying Pitching Stopper With Torque Specifications
    G10268113Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Lift up the vehicle.
  28. Apply grease to the side retainer oil seal lip.
  29. Set the ST to side retainer.

    ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

    Fig 17: Setting Oil Seal Protector (ST 28399SA010) To Side Retainer
    G09481967Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Replace the circlip of the drive shaft with a new part.
  31. Insert the front drive shaft spline section into transmission and remove the ST (OIL SEAL PROTECTOR).
    NOTE:
    • Before inserting RH front drive shaft into transmission, turn the steering wheel to left hand full lock.
    • Before inserting LH front drive shaft into transmission, turn the steering wheel to right hand full lock.
  32. Insert the drive shaft into the transmission securely by pressing the housing from outside of the vehicle.
  33. Insert the ball joint into housing and secure with bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
    • Before tightening, make sure the lower side of housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
  34. Install the stabilizer link.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

  35. Install the propeller shaft. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft.>
  36. Install the plate assembly to transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 18: Identifying Automatic Transmission Assembly Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G10268115Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
    Fig 19: Identifying Snap Pin, Select Cable And Washer
    G10268116Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  38. Connect the secondary pressure sensor harness connector.
    Fig 20: Identifying Secondary Pressure Sensor Harness Connector
    G09481946Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  39. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 21: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
    G09481945Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  40. Install the exhaust hanger bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 22: Identifying Exhaust Hanger Bracket
    G10268085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  41. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  42. Connect the primary pressure sensor harness connector.
    Fig 23: Identifying Primary Pressure Sensor Harness Connector
    G09481936Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  43. Install the engine hanger rear.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 24: Locating Engine Hanger Rear
    G09481930Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  44. Install the harness clip to the CVTF cooler bracket.
    Fig 25: Locating CVTF Cooler Bracket Harness Clip
    G09481931Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  45. Connect the following harness connectors.
    • Transmission harness connectors
    • Transmission radio ground terminal
    • Inhibitor harness connector
    • Engine harness connectors

      Tightening torque: 

      13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb) 

      Fig 26: Identifying Transmission, Engine And Inhibitor Harness Connectors
      G10268123Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  46. Install the air breather hose. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.>
  47. Install the intercooler and the intercooler stay. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.>
  48. Install the air intake duct. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.>
  49. Install the front tires.
  50. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
  51. Refill differential gear oil to adjust the differential gear oil amount. <Ref. to DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL .>
  52. Refill CVTF to adjust the CVTF amount. <Ref. to CVTF .>
  53. Perform the variator chain break-in. <Ref. to PROCEDURE >
    CAUTION: Always execute the variator chain break-in after the replacement of the following.
    • Variator chain replacement
    • Primary pulley and secondary pulley replacement
  54. Perform the operation of AT learning mode. <Ref. to LEARNING CONTROL .>
  55. Perform the road test to make sure there is no fault. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Road Test.>
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