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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL (H4DO)ENGINE ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Engine Assembly: Installation

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Installation

Install the engine mounting onto the engine.
Tightening torque:

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
Apply a small amount of grease to splines of main shaft. (MT model)
Grease:

NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent
Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
- CVT model
  
  Fig 1: Locating Transmission To Engine Upper Side Bolts (CVT Model)
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- MT model
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transmission To Engine Upper Side Bolts (MT Model)
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Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 3: Removing Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Remove the garage jack.
Remove the bolt and turn the transmission harness counterclockwise to install the transmission harness to the control valve body. (CVT model)
Tightening torque:

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Harness Bolt
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Install the transmission harness stay. (CVT model)
Tightening torque:

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt (CVT Model)
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Install the transmission case cover. (CVT model)
Tightening torque:

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Case Cover Bolt (CVT Model)
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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 7: Identifying Pitching Stopper
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Connect the transmission radio ground terminal (C) to the vehicle body, and connect the bulkhead harness connector to the transmission harness connector (A) and the inhibitor harness connector (B). (CVT model)
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Identifying Transmission, Inhibitor Harness Connector And Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
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Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case. (CVT model)
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.

ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 9: Removing ST From Torque Converter Clutch Case (CVT Model)
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Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate. (CVT model)
1. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to install the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch case.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 10: Installing Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate (CVT Model)
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2. Fit the plug to service hole.
Lift up the vehicle.
Install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
- CVT model
  
  Fig 11: Locating Transmission Lower Side Nut And Bolt (CVT Model)
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- MT model
  
  Fig 12: Locating Transmission Lower Side Nut And Bolt (MT Model)
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Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember. (Hydraulic engine mounting model)
NOTE: Make sure that locators (A) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.

Tightening torque:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Locating Engine Mounting Locators
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Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember. (Solid engine mounting model)
Tightening torque:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Locating Engine Mounting To Crossmember Nuts
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Connect the ground cable.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 15: Locating Engine Side Ground Cable
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Install the under cover front - transmission.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Lower the vehicle.
Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the transmission. (CVT model)
Tightening torque:

23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)

Fig 16: Locating CVTF Cooler Bolt
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Connect the water hose to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature). (CVT model)

Fig 17: Connecting Water Hose To CVTF Cooler (CVT Model)
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Connect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
1. Connect the evaporation hose to fuel pipe assembly.
  
  Fig 18: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube Evaporation Hose
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2. Connect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube to the fuel pipe assembly, and fix the fuel delivery tube using clip (A).
  CAUTION:
  - Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
  - When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert the pipe all the way in before locking the slider.
  - When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the pipe is fully inserted.
  - Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.