2001 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Device: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install detention spring to transmission case.
    1. Tightening torque:  6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Installing Detention Spring To Transmission Case
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  2. Insert range select lever, and tighten bolt.
    1. Tightening torque:  6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb)
    Fig 2: Inserting Range Select Lever
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  3. Insert manual plate and parking rod.
    Fig 3: Inserting Manual Plate & Parking Rod
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  4. Insert spring pin to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Inserting Spring Pin To Manual Plate
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  5. Install control valve assembly and oil pan. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body.>
  6. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
  7. Install pitching stopper bracket.
    1. Tightening torque:  41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb)
  8. Install inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to INHIBITOR SWITCH .>
  9. Insert inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.
    Fig 5: Inserting Inhibitor Switch & Transmission Connector Into Stay
    G02876155Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install air breather hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.>
  11. Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand. At this time, not to damage the bushing.
    1. Normal protrusion A:  50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)
    Fig 6: Inserting Input Shaft
    G02876156Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the torque converter clutch assembly.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.>

  13. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
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