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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1999LEGACY L SEDAN AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRUNIT OVERHAULOVERALL TRANSMISSIONASSEMBLY OF OVERALL TRANSMISSIONCONTROL VALVE AND OIL PAN
1999 Subaru Legacy L Sedan AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Control Valve and Oil Pan
1999 Subaru Legacy L Sedan AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Control Valve and Oil Pan
CONTROL VALVE AND OIL PAN

1. Install and route the transmission harness.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the harness.
2. Install the control valve assembly.
1. Set the select lever in range "N".

2. Install the control valve by engaging the manual valve and manual lever, then tighten the 17 bolts.
CAUTION: Tighten the control valve mounting bolts evenly.
Tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm (0.8 ± 0.1 kg-m, 5.8 ± 0.7 ft. lbs.)

3. Connect all connectors.
4. Install the oil pan.

1. Attach the magnet at the specified position.

2. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket (THREE BOND Part No. 1217B) to the entire oil pan mating surface.

3. Install the oil pan to the transmission case assembly, and secure with 20 bolts.
NOTE: Tighten the bolts evenly.
Tightening torque: 4.9 ± 0.5 Nm (0.50 ± 0.05 kg-m, 3.6 ± 0.4 ft. lbs.)

5. Install torque converter turbine speed sensor and vehicle speed sensor 2 (front).
Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 Nm (0.7 ± 0.1 kg-m, 5.1 ± 0.7 ft. lbs.)
1. Install and route the transmission harness.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the harness.
2. Install the control valve assembly.
1. Set the select lever in range "N".
2. Install the control valve by engaging the manual valve and manual lever, then tighten the 17 bolts.
CAUTION: Tighten the control valve mounting bolts evenly.
Tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm (0.8 ± 0.1 kg-m, 5.8 ± 0.7 ft. lbs.)
3. Connect all connectors.
4. Install the oil pan.
1. Attach the magnet at the specified position.
2. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket (THREE BOND Part No. 1217B) to the entire oil pan mating surface.
3. Install the oil pan to the transmission case assembly, and secure with 20 bolts.
NOTE: Tighten the bolts evenly.
Tightening torque: 4.9 ± 0.5 Nm (0.50 ± 0.05 kg-m, 3.6 ± 0.4 ft. lbs.)
5. Install torque converter turbine speed sensor and vehicle speed sensor 2 (front).
Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 Nm (0.7 ± 0.1 kg-m, 5.1 ± 0.7 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.