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Engine Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the front cushion rubbers to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

  2. Install the engine onto transmission.
    1. 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 pressure gauge, etc.
    2. Apply a small amount of grease to the splines of mainshaft. (MT model)
  3. Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Tightening Bolts
    G03829569Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 2: Removing Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G03829570Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the garage jack.
  6. 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, 43 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G03829571Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ST from converter case. (AT model)
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing the ST.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

  8. Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
  9. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate. (AT model)
    1. Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the engine by using ST.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch housing.

    ST 499977400 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Crank Pulley Wrench ST 499977400
    G03829572Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the power steering pump on bracket.
    1. Install the power steering pump.

      Tightening torque: 

      20.1 N.m (2.05 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

      Fig 5: Installing Power Steering Pump
      G03829573Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the power steering switch connector.
      Fig 6: Connecting Power Steering Switch Connector
      G03829574Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the front side belt and adjust it. < Ref. to , FRONT SIDE BELT , INSTALLATION, V-belt. >
  11. Lift-up the vehicle.
  12. Tighten the nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Tightening Nuts
    G03829575Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Tighten the nuts which install the front cushion rubber onto crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb) 

    NOTE: Make sure the front cushion rubber mounting bolts and locator are securely installed.
    Fig 8: Tightening Nuts
    G03829576Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the center exhaust pipe.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >

  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Connect the following hoses.
    1. Fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    3. Brake booster vacuum hose
    4. Pressure regulator hose
  17. Connect the following connectors and terminals.
    1. Engine ground terminals
    2. Engine harness connectors
    3. Generator connector and terminal
    4. A/C compressor connector
  18. Install the air intake system.
    1. Install the intercooler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , intercooler. >
    2. Install the air cleaner element and air cleaner case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. >
  19. Install the A/C pressure hoses.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Installing A/C Pressure Hoses
    G03829577Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install the radiator. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator. >
  21. Install the coolant filler tank. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Coolant Filler Tank. >
  22. Install the window washer tank.
  23. Install the battery to vehicle, and connect the battery ground terminal.
  24. Fill engine coolant.

    < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >

  25. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. < Ref. to REFRIGERANT CHARGING PROCEDURE . >
  26. Install the collector cover.
  27. Remove the front hood stay, and close the front hood.
  28. Take off the vehicle from a lift.
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