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Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. When having overhauled the transmission body, refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Preparation for Overhaul>PROCEDURE .
  2. Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Install the CVTF cooler pipe No. 1. (Model with CVTF cooler (air cool))

    Tightening torque: 

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

  4. Install the transmission case cover (rear).

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

  5. Install the rear cushion rubber. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Mounting System>INSTALLATION>TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
  6. Place the transmission body on the transmission jack.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
  7. Strike and bend the transmission hanger 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.
    G08317747Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the transmission body.
    NOTE:
    • Adjust the position and angle of the transmission jack and engine body if necessary.
    • Temporarily install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission.
    G13600620Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the transmission rear crossmember. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Mounting System>INSTALLATION>TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
  10. Remove the transmission jack.
  11. Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  12. Install a new CVTF CVT inlet hose and a new CVTF CVT outlet hose. (Model with CVTF cooler (air cool))
    G13621588Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the select cable to the transmission main body.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13591814Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    G13225470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the exhaust hanger bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)

  15. Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13600632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>Propeller Shaft>INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the front drive shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>Front Drive Shaft>INSTALLATION .
  18. Remove ST (ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET and ENGINE SUPPORT).
  19. Install the torque converter to drive plate.
    1. Remove the ST from converter case.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing the ST.
      G13618842Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to attach the four bolts securing the torque converter to the drive plate.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter housing.

      Tightening torque: 

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

    3. Install the plug (B) to the service hole, and connect the connector (A).
      G13618840Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Attach the PCV hose No. 1. Refer to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DO)>PCV Hose>INSTALLATION>PCV HOSE NO. 1 .
  20. Install the engine wiring harness stay.
    1. Install the engine wiring harness stay and install the clip (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

    2. Install the bolt (A) securing the engine ground and the harness case.

      Tightening torque: 

      19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

    G13621579Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the starter. Refer to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>Starter>INSTALLATION .
  22. Install the TCM. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Control Module (TCM)>INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
    1. Attach a new O-ring to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
    2. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the transmission body.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to allow any foreign materials to enter the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) and the transmission body during installation.
      NOTE: Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Function)>INSTALLATION .

      Tightening torque: 

      19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

    3. Install a new CVTF cooler inlet hose. (Model with CVTF cooler (air cool))
      G13621574Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install a new CVTF cooler outlet hose. (Model with CVTF cooler (air cool))
    G13621573Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the engine rear hanger.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)

  25. Connect the transmission harness connector to the engine wiring harness.
  26. Install the air intake boot. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>INSTALLATION .
  27. Shift the select lever to "P range".
  28. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  29. Apply the parking brake.
  30. Fill differential gear oil. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Differential Gear Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  31. Fill with CVTF. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>CVTF>REPLACEMENT .
  32. Perform the [Clear AT learning value] and [AT learning mode] using Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>AT learning .
  33. When the transmission body or hypoid gear set was replaced, perform the [Rear differential inspection mode] using Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to DIFFERENTIALS>Rear Differential Inspection Mode .
  34. Perform the road test to make sure there is no fault. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Road Test>INSPECTION .
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