Transmission Control Device: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback, 2001 Subaru Legacy, 2001 Subaru Impreza, and 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install detention spring to transmission case.
Tightening torque:
1. 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Installing Detention Spring To Transmission Case
Insert range select lever, and tighten bolt.
Tightening torque:
1. 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb)
Fig 2: Inserting Range Select Lever & Tightening Bolt
Insert manual lever and parking rod.

Fig 3: Inserting Manual Lever & Parking Rod
Insert spring pin to manual lever.

Fig 4: Inserting Spring Pin To Manual Lever
Install control valve assembly. See Control Valve Body Assembly .
Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.
Liquid gasket:
1. THREE BOND 1217B
Fig 5: Applying Liquid Gasket
Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
Install pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque:
1. 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb)
Install air breather hose. See INSTALLATION .
Install inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch by referring to Supplement AT section.
Insert inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.

Fig 6: Inserting Inhibitor Switch & Transmission Connector
Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bushing.

Normal protrusion A:
1. 50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)
Fig 7: Identifying Protrusion "A"
Install the torque converter clutch assembly. See INSTALLATION .