Transmission Assembly: Installation

Attach the ST to converter case.
Preparation tool:

ST: STOPPER SET (498277200)

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When completely overhauling the transmission, refill CVTF through the transmission right side plug. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>PREPARATION FOR OVERHAUL .
Replace the differential side retainer oil seal. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>DIFFERENTIAL SIDE RETAINER OIL SEAL>REPLACEMENT .
CAUTION: Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part whenever the front drive shaft is removed from the transmission.

NOTE: When a new differential side retainer oil seal has been installed, replacement is not required.
Install the rear cushion rubber.
Tightening torque:

40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)
Mount the transmission onto the transmission jack.
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 excessive load or impact to the transmission case.

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While raising the transmission jack gradually, turn the screw of ST (ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY), then tilt the engine forward.
Install the transmission onto the engine.
NOTE: Temporarily attach the two transmission connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
Connect the CVTF inlet pipe and CVTF outlet pipe with a new gasket.
Tightening torque:

T1: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: CVTF Inlet And Outlet Pipe Bolts (With Tightening Torque Specification)
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Install the transmission case cover.
Tightening torque:

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
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 2: Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts (With Tightening Torque Specification)
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Install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Remove the transmission jack.
Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
Install the cable plate assembly.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Connect the select cable, and install the washer and snap pin.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).

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Connect the secondary pressure sensor harness connector.
Install the exhaust hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:

23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)
Remove the ST (ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY).
Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Connect the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
Tightening torque:

23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)
Install the front drive shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
Remove the ST (STOPPER SET).
Match the torque converter screw hole with drive plate hole to install the bolts.
CAUTION:
- Do not drop the bolts in the converter housing.
- Do not damage the bolts.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Place the wrench on the crank pulley bolt, and install the remaining three bolts while rotating the crank pulley a little bit at a time.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Fit the plug to service hole.
Connect the engine ground terminal.
Tightening torque:

19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)
Install the CVTF cooler pipe.
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
Install the harness stay.
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
Install the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DOTC)>STARTER>INSTALLATION .
Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
Install the rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
Connect the engine hanger rear (B) and connect the vacuum pipe (A).
Tightening torque:

T1: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

T2: 36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Engine Hanger Rear And Vacuum Pipe Bolts (With Tightening Torque Specification)
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Connect the primary pressure sensor harness connector.
Connect the engine wiring harness connector (A), engine wiring harness connector (B), clamp (C) and clamp (D).

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Install the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION>PITCHING STOPPER .
Install the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTERCOOLER>INSTALLATION .
Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Refill differential gear oil to adjust the differential gear oil amount. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>ADJUSTMENT .
Refill CVTF to adjust the CVTF amount. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CVTF>REPLACEMENT .
When replacing the transmission assembly, hypoid gear set, transfer drive gear and transfer driven gear, perform the rear differential inspection mode using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION MODE .
When replacing the variator chain, primary pulley and secondary pulley, perform the variator chain break-in. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>VARIATOR CHAIN BREAK-IN .
Perform Clear AT learning value and AT learning mode. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>AT LEARNING .
Perform the road test to make sure there is no fault. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>ROAD TEST>INSPECTION .