Out West Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I took the damaged trans out a few months ago and just picked one up for $506.00 delivered. We unloaded it and it looks fine,now i'm going to swap parts over and get ready to install. What steps should i take before installing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) what parts are you going to swap over? make sure the torque converter is FULLY seated, before you install it. failure to do so will destroy the oil pump in the trans $$$. search ''torqueconverter'' and read the oldest first posted by me. what are the trans ID numbers on the bell housing at the starter? are they the same? they start with TZxxxxxxxx and have 10 characters. what year, model, engine, trans, miles are we talking about? Edited August 28, 2013 by johnceggleston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out West Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Being installed in a 1997 Legacy Outback 2.5L.The numbers match TZ102Z2CBA-DT,there are a few items to swap like the cross member and a piece of wiring section. I have installed a few auto trans and am aware of the issues involved with the torque converter. the donor trans has 200K miles,my car about the same,my concern is should i remove the pan and install new filters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 The internal filter is really not a filter it's a screen. You most likely do not have the external filter, its available from Subaru. It mounts to the frame rail and you tap into the rubber hoses. Don't bother dropping the pan, in fact most times it causes a leak. Only drop it if it's leaking to reseal it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out West Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Should i replace the front seal and axle seals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 If the TC is seated and in, I'd just leave it. If you've pulled the TC you don't have to change it but it would not hurt. Leave the axle seals unless you see damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out West Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 OK,thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 torque converter seal not a bad idea while it's there, easy access. they rarely leak though, i've never seen it happen truth be told so that's why it's not a big deal. the side seals don't replace until they leak, they leak very slowly and are easily replaced in the vehicle. their retaining rings also set bearing preload nad backlash on the front diff, so have to be very careful removing installing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out West Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Thank you GrossGary,should i use Subaru HD ATF or another brand? and is there a article here regarding adjustment of the shift selector linkage/cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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