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M/T Clutch System: Flywheel: Installation

  1. Tap-in a new pilot bearing using a press and an attachment of a suitable size, etc.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure the pilot bearing is not slanted. 
    • Be sure to push the outer race. 

    Insertion depth from the end surface of the flywheel: 

    0 - 0.4 mm (0 - 0.02 in)

    G14611931Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Temporarily install the crankshaft position sensor plate and flywheel.
    CAUTION:

    Install with the stamped mark of the crankshaft position sensor plate facing the transmission side. 

    NOTE:

    Align the knock pin hole of the crankshaft position sensor plate to the knock pin of the crankshaft to secure the knock pin. 

    G14611932Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using the ST, fasten the flywheel.
    NOTE:

    Use bolts with M8 x P1.25 and a bolt length of approx. 15 mm for securing ST and the flywheel. 

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: CRANKSHAFT STOPPER (498497100)

    G07680095Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the bolts which fasten the flywheel.
    1. Tighten the bolts which fasten the flywheel in the numerical order shown in the figure.

      Tightening torque: 

      30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)

    2. Using an angle gauge, tighten the bolts which fasten the flywheel in the numerical order shown in the figure.

      Tightening angle: 

      30° - 35°

      Fig 1: Flywheel Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G07680096Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove ST (CRANKSHAFT STOPPER).
  6. Install the clutch disc and clutch cover. Ref. to CLUTCH SYSTEM>CLUTCH DISC AND COVER>INSTALLATION 
  7. Install the transmission body. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (TY75)>TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION