2004 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean EditionFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Device: Installation

  1. Install the 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 the range select lever, and tighten the 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 the manual plate and parking rod.
    Fig 3: Inserting Manual Plate & Parking Rod
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  4. Insert the spring pin to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Inserting Spring Pin To Manual Plate
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  5. Install the control valve assembly and oil pan. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  6. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
  7. Install the pitching stopper bracket.
    1. Tightening torque: 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb) 
  8. Install the inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch. Refer to INHIBITOR SWITCH .
  9. Insert the inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.
    Fig 5: Inserting Inhibitor Switch & Transmission Connector Into Stay
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  10. Install the air breather hose. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  11. Insert the input shaft while turning it 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
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  12. Install the torque converter clutch assembly.

    Refer to INSTALLATION .

  13. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .
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