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Engine Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install front cushion rubbers.
    1. Tightening torque:  35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26.0 ft-lb)
  2. Install engine onto transmission.
    1. Position engine in engine room and align it with transmission.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
      Fig 1: Installing Engine Onto Transmission
      G02875275Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Apply a small amount of grease to spline of main shaft. (MT model)
  3. Tighten bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
    1. Tightening torque:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
    Fig 2: Tightening Bolts Holding Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G02875276Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 3: Removing Lifting Device & Wire Ropes
    G02875277Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove garage jack.
  6. Install pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. T1:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
    2. T2:  58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb)
    Fig 4: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G02875278Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove ST from torque converter clutch case. (AT model)
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing ST.
    1. ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
  8. Install starter. See INSTALLATION , Starter. >
  9. Install torque converter clutch onto drive plate. (AT model)
    1. Tighten bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the crankshaft pulley by using ST.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to drop bolts into torque converter clutch housing.
      1. ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
      1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
      Fig 5: Installing Torque Converter Clutch Onto Drive Plate (AT Model)
      G02875279Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Clog plug onto service hole.
  10. Install power steering pump on bracket.
    1. Install power steering tank on bracket.
      Fig 6: Installing Power Steering Tank On Bracket
      G02875280Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install power steering pump on bracket, and tighten bolts.
      1. Tightening torque:  20.1 N.m (2.05 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
      Fig 7: Installing Power Steering Pump On Bracket
      G02875281Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Tighten bolt which installs power steering pump bracket, and install spark plug codes.
      Fig 8: Installing Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt
      G02875282Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Connect power steering switch connector.
      Fig 9: Connecting Power Steering Switch Connector
      G02875283Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Front side V-belt

      Install and adjust it. See V-BELT . >

    6. Install resonator chamber.
      1. Tightening torque:  32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)
      Fig 10: Installing Resonator Chamber
      G02875284Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Tighten nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    1. Tightening torque:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
    Fig 11: Tightening Nuts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G02875285Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Tighten nuts which install front cushion rubber onto crossmember.
    1. Tightening torque:  85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 63 ft-lb)
    CAUTION: Make sure the front cushion rubber mounting bolts (A) and locator (B) are securely installed.
    Fig 12: Installing Front Cushion Rubber Nuts
    G02875286Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install front and center exhaust pipe.

    See INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. and See INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.

  14. Connect the following hoses.
    1. Fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    3. Brake booster vacuum hose
  15. Connect the following connectors.
    1. Engine ground terminals
      1. Tightening torque:  14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft-lb)
    2. Engine harness connectors
    3. Alternator connector and terminal s (4) A/C compressor connectors
    4. Power steering pressure switch
  16. Connect the following cables.
    1. Accelerator cable
    2. Cruise control cables (With cruise control)
  17. After connecting each cable, adjust them.
  18. Install air cleaner case stay.
    1. Tightening torque:  16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
  19. Install A/C pressure hoses.

    See INSTALLATION , Flexible Hose.

  20. Install radiator to vehicle. See INSTALLATION , Radiator.
  21. Install ATF cooler pipe to body. See INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
  22. Install air intake duct and cleaner case. See INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. and See INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.
  23. Install under cover.
  24. Install battery in the vehicle, and connect cables.
  25. Fill coolant.

    See FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.

  26. Check ATF level and correct if necessary. (AT model)

    See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .

  27. Charge A/C system with refrigerant.

    See OPERATION , Refrigerant Charging Procedure.

  28. Remove front hood stay, and close front hood.
  29. Take off the vehicle from lift arms.