2004 Subaru Forester XT, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Device: Installation

  1. Install detention spring to transmission case.
    1. Tightening torque: 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 
    Fig 1: Identifying Detention Spring To Transmission Case
    G00936499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert range select lever, and tighten bolt.
    1. Tightening torque: 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 
    Fig 2: Inserting Range Select Lever, And Tighten Bolt
    G00936500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert manual plate and parking rod.
    Fig 3: Inserting Manual Plate And 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 B: INSTALLATION . >
  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 13. INHIBITOR SWITCH . >
  9. Insert inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.
    Fig 5: Inserting Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Connector Into Stay
    G00936503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install air breather hose. < Ref. to B: INSTALLATION . >
  11. Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand and verify the protrusion amount.
    1. Normal protrusion A: 50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in) 
    Fig 6: Inserting Input Shaft
    G00936504Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION . >
  13. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION . >
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