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Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. When having overhauled the transmission body, refer to "Preparation for overhaul". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>PREPARATION FOR OVERHAUL>PROCEDURE > AFTER OVERHAUL .
  2. Replace with a new differential side retainer oil seal. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>DIFFERENTIAL SIDE RETAINER OIL SEAL>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Install the CVTF cooler pipe No. 1.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13950320Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the transmission case cover (rear) to the transmission body.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  5. Install the rear cushion rubber to the transmission body. Ref. 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, etc. do not touch the oil pan.
    • Be sure to use belts, etc. to prevent the transmission from falling.
    G00674376Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION > TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
  10. Remove the transmission jack.
  11. 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.
  12. 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)

  13. Connect a new CVTF CVT inlet hose and a new CVTF CVT outlet hose. (Model with CVTF cooler (air cool))
    G13233141Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Apply grease to the shifter arm.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: NIPPON GREASE NIGTIGHT LTS No. 2 or equivalent

    G00674378Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the select cable.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
    G13591814Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Set the washer before installing the snap pin.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13225470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the hanger bracket. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION > HANGER BRACKET .
  17. Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the front drive shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  19. Remove ST (ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET and ENGINE SUPPORT).
  20. 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 housing 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 bolts (4 places) 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).
      G13875957Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Attach the PCV hose No. 1. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DO)>PCV HOSE>INSTALLATION>PCV HOSE NO. 1 .
  21. Install the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>STARTER>INSTALLATION .
  22. Install the pitching stopper bracket. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION > PITCHING STOPPER 
  23. Install the TCM. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)>INSTALLATION .
  24. 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.
  25. Connect the transmission harness connector to the engine wiring harness.
    G13224269Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the engine rear hanger.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  27. Install a new O-ring.
    G13603116Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature). (Model without CVTF cooler (air cool))
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow any foreign materials to enter the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) and the transmission body during installation.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G00674374Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature). (Model with CVTF cooler (air cool))
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow any foreign materials to enter the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) and the transmission body during installation.
    NOTE: Check the mark (a) of CVTF cooler (with warmer function).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14403509Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. Connect a new CVTF cooler inlet hose.
      • CVTF cooler pipe No. 1 side
        NOTE:
        • Face the mark (a) of CVTF cooler inlet hose in the top direction.
        • Align the claw and the center of the claw of hose clamp (b) with the mark (a) of CVTF cooler inlet hose.
        • Set the hose clamp (b) so that the both ends of the mark (a) of CVTF cooler inlet hose can be seen.
        G13950332Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) side
      NOTE:
      • Align the mark (a) of CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) with the mark (b) of CVTF cooler inlet hose.
      • Align the claw and the center of the claw of hose clamp (c) with the mark (b) of CVTF cooler inlet hose.
      • Set the hose clamp (c) so that the both ends of the mark (b) of CVTF cooler inlet hose can be seen.
      G13950333Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install a new CVTF cooler outlet hose.
      • CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) side
        NOTE:
        • Align the mark (a) of CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) with the mark (b) of CVTF cooler outlet hose.
        • Align the claw and the center of the claw of hose clamp (c) with the mark (b) of CVTF cooler outlet hose.
        • Set the hose clamp (c) so that the both ends of the mark (b) of CVTF cooler outlet hose can be seen.
        G14403512Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • CVTF cooler pipe No. 1 side
      NOTE:
      • Face the mark (a) of CVTF cooler outlet hose in the top direction.
      • Align the claw and the center of the claw of hose clamp (b) with the mark (a) of CVTF cooler outlet hose.
      • Set the hose clamp (b) so that the both ends of the mark (a) of CVTF cooler outlet hose can be seen.
      G00674379Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
  31. Release the shift lock using a screwdriver, etc. and shift the select lever to the "P range".
  32. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  33. Apply the parking brake.
  34. Fill differential gear oil. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
  35. Fill with CVTF. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>CVTF>REPLACEMENT .
  36. Perform the [Clear AT learning value] and [AT learning mode] using Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>AT LEARNING>PROCEDURE .
  37. When the transmission body or hypoid gear set was replaced, perform the [Rear differential inspection mode] using Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION MODE .
  38. Perform the road test to make sure there is no fault. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>ROAD TEST>INSPECTION .
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