2005 Subaru Baja Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Device: Installation

  1. Install the detention spring to transmission case.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb) 

  2. Insert the range select lever, and tighten the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Inserting Range Select Lever, And Tightening Bolt
    G03750815Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert the manual plate and parking rod.
    Fig 2: Inserting Manual Plate And Parking Rod
    G03750816Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Insert the spring pin to manual plate.
    Fig 3: Inserting Spring Pin To Manual Plate
    G03750817Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the control valve assembly and oil pan. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION . >
  6. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
  7. Install the pitching stopper bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb) 

  8. Install the inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to , INHIBITOR SWITCH . >
  9. Insert the inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.
    Fig 4: Inserting Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Connector Into Stay
    G03750818Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION . >
  11. Insert the input shaft while turning it lightly by hand and verify the protrusion amount.

    Normal protrusion A: 

    50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in) 

    Fig 5: Inserting Input Shaft While Turning It Lightly By Hand And Verifying Protrusion Amount
    G03750819Courtesy 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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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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