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Engine Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the engine mounting.

    Tightening torque: 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

  2. Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
  3. Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Transmission Upper Side Bolts
    G05022197Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  5. Remove the garage jack.
  6. Install the pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G05665537Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ST from converter case.
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing the ST.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

  8. Install the starter. Refer to INSTALLATION , Starter.
  9. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    1. Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the crankshaft using socket wrench.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    3. Install the service hole plug (A) to prevent getting foreign matter inside.
      Fig 3: Separating Torque Converter Clutch From Drive Plate
      G05018680Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the power steering pump.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    (B): 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
    G05345752Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G05345753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Lift up the vehicle.
  12. Tighten 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) 

    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Lower Side Bolts And Nuts
    G05022208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Tighten the nuts which install the front cushion rubber onto crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb) 

    NOTE: Make sure the front cushion rubber mounting bolts (A) and locator (B) are securely installed.
    Fig 7: Identifying Front Cushion Rubber Mounting Bolts And Locator
    G05018690Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.
    NOTE:
    • Be care not to let the front exhaust pipe interfere with water pipes and crossmember on engine side.
    • Be care not to scratch the flange surface of front exhaust pipe with stud bolt on engine.
  15. Connect the ground cable.
    Fig 8: Identifying Ground Cable
    G05018677Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the under cover.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Connect the following hoses.
    1. Fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    3. Brake booster vacuum hose
    4. Pressure regulator vacuum hose
  19. Connect the following connectors.
    1. Engine harness connectors
      Fig 9: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors
      G05018673Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Generator connector and terminal
    3. A/C compressor connector
    4. Power steering switch connector
  20. Install the engine ground terminals.

    Tightening torque: 

    14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Identifying Engine Grounding Terminal
    G04998989Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the A/C pressure hoses. Refer to INSTALLATION , Hose and Pipe.
  22. Install the V-belts. Refer to INSTALLATION , V-belt.
  23. Install the radiator to vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION , Radiator.
  24. Install the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber.
  25. Install the battery to the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION , Battery.
  26. Fill engine coolant. Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
  27. Check the ATF level and replenish it if necessary. Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.
  28. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. Refer to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Charging Procedure.
  29. Install the collector cover.
  30. Remove the front hood stay, and close the front hood.
  31. Lower the vehicle from lift.