Extension Case: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply Vaseline to the contact surface, and attach the selected thrust needle bearing to the end surface of the reduction drive gear.
NOTE: Install the thrust needle bearing in the correct direction.
Install a new gasket.
Install the extension case to transmission case.
Tighten bolts to secure the extension case.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Extension Case
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Install the rear vehicle speed sensor.
Tightening torque:

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.1 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor
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Install the transmission assembly.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >