Section 2 (M/T Clutch System): Flywheel: Installation

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Installation
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  1. Press-in a new pilot bearing to the position where it is flush with the flywheel surface or up to 0.4 mm (0.016 in) deeper than that.
    CAUTION:

    Do not press the bearing inner ring.Β 

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  2. Temporarily install the crankshaft position sensor plate and flywheel.
    NOTE:

    Align the knock pin hole of the crankshaft position sensor plate to the knock pin of the crankshaft to secure the knock pin.Β 

  3. Attach the ST.

    Preparation tool:Β 

    ST: CRANKSHAFT STOPPER (498497100)

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  4. Tighten the flywheel mounting bolts in two stages.
    1. Tighten the flywheel attachment bolts.

      Tightening torque:Β 

      30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)

      Fig 1: Flywheel Bolts Tightening Sequence
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    2. While checking the tightening angle with the angle gauge, further tighten the flywheel mounting bolts.

      Tightening angle:Β 

      30Β° - 35Β°

  5. Install the clutch disc and clutch cover. Ref. to CLUTCH SYSTEM>CLUTCH DISC AND COVER>INSTALLATIONΒ .
  6. Install the manual transmission assembly.
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