2006 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. Attach the ST to converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 1: Identifying ST To Converter Case
    G05002491
  2. Install the transmission onto the engine.
    1. Lift-up the transmission gradually using transmission jack.
    2. Engage at the spline.
  3. Install the engine mounting bolt (lower side).

    Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolt Hole In Gasket
    G05022208
  4. Install the transmission rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Rear Crossmember
    G05022207
  5. Remove the transmission jack.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the engine mounting bolt (upper side).

    Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolt Hole In Gasket
    G05022197
  8. Remove the ST from converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

  9. Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
  10. Install the torque converter to drive plate.
    1. Install the bolts which hold torque converter to drive plate.
    2. Install all four bolts by rotating the crank pulley a little at a time.
    3. Install the service hole.

    Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb) 

  11. Remove the ST and install the pitching stopper bracket.

    Tightening torque: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bracket
    G05022195
  12. Install the pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G05022214
  13. Lift-up the vehicle.
  14. Replace the front differential side retainer oil seal.
    1. Remove the oil seal by using flat tip screwdriver etc.
    2. Install a new oil seal using ST.

    ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER

    NOTE:
    • Apply oil to the oil seal lips.
    • Be sure to replace the differential side oil seal after the procedure of removing front drive shaft from transmission.
      Fig 7: Removing Front Drive Shaft From Transmission
      G05022215
  15. Apply grease to the oil seal lips.
  16. Set the ST to side retainer.

    ST 28399SA000 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

    Fig 8: Identifying Oil Seal Protector
    G05002499
  17. Install the front drive shaft into the transmission.
    NOTE: Replace the circlip of drive shaft with a new part.
  18. Install the front drive shaft into transmission, remove the ST and insert the drive shaft securely.

    ST 28399SA000 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

  19. Install the inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF inlet and outlet pipes.
    Fig 9: Identifying Inlet And Outlet Hoses To ATF Inlet And Outlet Pipes
    G05022203
  20. Insert the ball joint into housing. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Ball Joint. >
  21. Install the front stabilizer bracket. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer. >
  22. Install the clutch housing cover securing bolts.
    Fig 10: Identifying Clutch Housing Cover Securing
    G05022204
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