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Engine Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the engine mounting onto the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

  2. Apply a small amount of grease to splines of main shaft. (MT model)

    Grease: 

    NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent 

  3. 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.
  4. Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    • AT model
      Fig 1: Locating Upper Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts (AT Model)
      G08562882Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 2: Locating Upper Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts (MT Model)
      G08316855Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 3: Lifting Engine Using Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the garage jack.
  7. 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 4: Installing Pitching Stopper With Torque Specifications
    G08562887Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case. (AT model)
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 5: Removing ST From Torque Converter Clutch Case (AT Model)
    G08562881Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the starter. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
  10. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate. (AT 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 6: Removing/Installing Torque Converter Clutch (AT Model)
      G08316843Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Fit the plug to service hole.
  11. Install the power steering pump.
    1. Set the power steering pump to the engine, and tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.

      Tightening torque: 

      36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb) 

      Fig 7: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts With Tightening Sequence
      G08562890Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
      Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
      G08562869Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the generator. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Generator. >
    4. Install the V-belts. < Refer to INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
  12. Lift up the vehicle.
  13. 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) 

    • AT model
      Fig 9: Locating Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts And Nuts (AT Model)
      G08562872Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 10: Locating Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts And Nuts (MT Model)
      G08316840Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Locating Engine Mounting To Front Crossmember Mounting Nuts
    G08562874Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the ground cable.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 12: Locating Ground Cable Bolts
    G08562871Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Connect the following hoses.
    1. Fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose
    2. Heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose
    3. Brake booster vacuum hose
    4. A/C pressure hose < Refer to INSTALLATION , Hose and Pipe. >
  19. Place the generator code and install the generator cord to the clip (D).
  20. Connect connector (A) and terminal (B) to the generator, and connect connector (C) to A/C compressor.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 13: Identifying Clip, A/C Compressor Connector, Generator Connector And Terminal
    G08562866Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
    NOTE: Install the generator cord stay so that the folded end (A) touches at the chain cover boss.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 14: Locating Chain Cover Generator Cord Stay Mounting Bolt
    G08562897Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Connect the engine harness connector.
    1. Connect the bulkhead harness connector to the engine harness connector (black) and engine harness connector (brown).
      Fig 15: Locating Bulkhead And Engine Harness Connectors
      G08562864Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the bolt which secures the bulkhead harness connector bracket.

      Tightening torque: 

      7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

      Fig 16: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector Bracket Bolt
      G08562863Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Install the radiator. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Radiator. >
  24. Install the air intake case (rear).
    Fig 17: Locating Rear Air Cleaner Case Clamps
    G08562571Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Install the clip (B) which secures the air flow and intake air temperature sensor harness, and connect the connector (A) to the air flow and intake air temperature sensor.
  26. Install the suction hose (C) to the air cleaner case (rear).
    Fig 18: Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector, Clip And Suction Hose
    G08562570Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Install the air intake boot. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot. >
  28. Install the air intake duct (rear). < Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  29. Install the battery. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Battery. >
  30. Fill engine coolant. < Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  31. Check the ATF level and replenish it if necessary. (AT model) < Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  32. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Charging Procedure. >
  33. Install the V-belt cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 19: Locating V-Belt Cover Bolt
    G07665154Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Change the bolt installation position from (B) to (A), then close the front hood.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 20: Identifying Front Hood Bolt Installation Positions
    G08562859Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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