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Drive Plate: Installation

  1. Temporarily install the drive plate and reinforcement drive plate.
  2. Set the ST.
    NOTE: Set the ST to the drive plate referring to the Fig 1.

    ST 498497300 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER

    Fig 1: Setting Crankshaft Stopper ST498497300 To Drive Plate
    G09482059Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Tighten the drive plate mounting bolt in two stages.
    NOTE: Fix the engine unit.
    1. Tighten the drive plate mounting bolt.

      Tightening torque: 

      30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb) 

    2. While checking the tightening angle with the angle gauge, tighten the drive plate mounting bolts to the specified angle.

      Tightening angle: 

      30° - 35° 

      Fig 2: Checking Drive Plate Mounting Bolt Tightening Torque
      G10293263Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >