Subaru torque convertor install 

I have to say, the moment when the TC finally seats is probably the most satisfying thing I'll watch today!

Thank you for this video. When I pulled my 2008 Outback engine the torque converter came out with it, because I had forgotten to remove the dust shield. Not knowing about the retainer clip, I thought that I had seated it all the way back in. But, when I bolted the engine back in it wouldn't turn over. I assumed it was an issue with the TC possibly not seating all the way and binding the engine, so I went searching and found this video. As soon as I saw his, I knew what my problem was. I have a couple of notes for future viewers. The retaining clip in this video is not broken, it only has a skewed end. The "pipe" that Paul pulled out with his fingers, I had to reach in and pull out with needle nose pliers, after I first reached in and pulled out my retaining clip. Then I reformed the one end of the clip, put it onto the pipe and shoved it into the TC until it seated. The rest went pretty much just like Paul showed. Again, Thanks, Paul.

Thanks for the great video! Last week, I had the same thing happen to me when I pulled the engine out of a 'Salvage-Titled' (rear-ended) 2002 Subaru Forester. Fortunately for me, the rear shaft that fits into the torque converter hub did not separate from the converter in my case. I pulled the converter out far enough to see that the extension shaft was still secured to the torque converter hub by the snap ring, and then I wrestled & slid the converter back into place on the transmission's input shaft. That 2002 engine & transmission went into my 2001 Subaru Forester 'roller' that has a 'Clean Title'.

I would never have put that back together with that broken keeper. NO WAY! The rest was great! Thank you for the video.

Great video!!! I forced it in with the engine I didn’t know about that Inner piece then when I tried turning the engine to install the converter bolts it wouldn’t spin!! It was totally stuck so I took it back off and saw the converter out. And thanks to this video I can finally finish the car! Thank you sir

OMG...What a great video to get me out of this predicament. I did my first Suby engine removal and I knew not to let this TC come out....buuuuut...it slid out an inch or two and isn't going back in. This video is so helpful. Thanks for taking the time to save the rest of us some frustration!

For anyone struggling I made two mistakes... 1.) I had the transmission too low, it still needs to be jacked up a bit so it’s well clear of the crossmember. 2.) I was holding the weight of the TC up, but i finally figured out that even though I was holding the TC straight, the last set of female splines were tilted down just a bit inside the TC. I actually pushed downwards on it a bit, let it sit on its own weight, and it finally popped in.

This video was the missing piece for me. Plenty of write-ups on how to do this including the cir. clip. This put it all in perspective. Thanks for taking the time to record this.

This video is worth it's weight in gold. I wish I had seen this before trying to put everything back together. Thank you so much for posting

Like so many others have said, thank you for this video Paul.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I bought my Outback XT with the converter and shaft sitting in bags in the trunk and this video was indispensable.

7.00 is when it all come together. Good video as I have to replace the ring gear on my Subi Outback 2001

Just installed engine back into Subaru Tribeca after head gasket replacement. I thought I had torque converter seated after hearing the first click and drop. How I wish I knew last week what I discovered today. Engine wouldn’t turn over after bolting it to trans and installing all components. Now I have to redo all my work, pull the engine again and seat the converter properly. I am so, so mad at myself.

Thank you so much. I ran in to this very issue and fortunately you made a video covering it. I would've been stumped otherwise. I was lucky my clip wasn't broken but the input shaft came out (foot and a half shaft deep) with the converter and I guess it was all too much slop to lock in so I had to take it apart individually and then install them one by one. When the tq converter went in I hollered 😅

I greatly appreciate your help with this video! it was exactly what I needed

Great vid. Same just happened to me and you just saved me a ton of legwork with the whole intermediate piece and pin.

Thank you thank you thank you it really helped from Huntington Beach California

doing this now with a new ej207 imported short block and ej205 heads - RA JDM block and heads with brian crower s/s valves springs and viton stem seals - iag alloy sump kit - gt28/69rs turbo 565cc injectors - std cams . automatic trans ! 4.44 lsd.

Thank you so much for this video! You probably saved me quite a bit of hassle and frustration.

i washed the engine bay with hot water some clothes detergent and a hand brush - super clean - hose off and blow air clean so nice - some scrubbing and looks like new again !

Gracias,me salvaste con tu video, me sirvió para un subaru legacy del 99,gracias por el video

I just pulled my EJ25 and the torque converter came with it--even with the flex plate bolts removed. Luckily, it had only come out about 6 inches, and I pushed it back in. I just hope the weight of the torque converter, hanging out there in space, didn't wreck the lip seal.

Great video! Pulled my engine to do head gaskets in my 01 outback (ej25 sohc) and accidentally pulled my TC off about two inches. I managed to work it back on and pop into place similar to yours. I'm interested to know now if I broke that retention clip as well! I haven't buttoned up the car yet and the engine is still on the stand. Wonder if I should take it off to inspect it or just go with it? Thanks for the post. Glad to know I'm not the only one who did this too! Lol 👍

Finally found a good repair manual for the subaru transmission. The spec I was after is the distance from bell housing to face of torque converter. For the 2015 TR580 and TR690 it is .268 or 6.8mm

The circlip is $3.23 at my Subaru dealership. Mine was unrecognizable when it came out, so I had no choice. Cheap insurance either way. Paul, I'm replacing the seal as well. Should I try fishing the shaft out first? Thanks for the video. BTW mine is a 94 Legacy.

Where did you find the subaru transmission manual online. I haven't been able to find a good maintenance book that covers the transmission. I have the 2015 legacy with the R580.

Thank you so much for making this I was stuck and this helped me a lot!

turn around clip so tabs go in little groove on tc

Had the opposite problem, just spun it a bunch like you did and it popped in after 30 seconds

I was cheering for you till the end!

I've always heard it was a major B when you pull the TC out of the trans while it's in the car and to avoid doing so at all costs

Just wondering why your pulling the engine to replace the timing belt. And next time your TC comes out just lift and spin back and fourth it will eventually pop in.

this is an older video by now but did that shift fine when it was back running, only wandering cause I heard there is a seal in there that you can damage? asking cause of being in the exact situation as you are/were.. thanks

im assuming maybe thats what it was? but if not installed properly would the car even move? better yet wouldnt it be a constant noise?

Have you had any issues since? Just curious if replacing the circlip is that important.

Wouldn’t it be easier to drop the transmission to do the torque converter? Or were you doing engine work so you pulled the engine ?

Is putting that little clamp around it necessary, because i pulled it out but I can't get the sleeve that he pulled out at 1:40 . If it is necessary are there any ideas on how to get the sleeve out.

Sorry, But if you brake a piece, Good idea replace with a new one, why did you put back that broken piece again? And that looks like the front of a forester, Thought they had all chains by now. Hope you changed the CVT fluid

Thanks for the video I have a 2008 subaru wrx 4eat and it's in a Cobb stage 2. I'm looking to further my upgrades to a bigger turbo and possibly a torque converter. What other supporting parts I would need for this to be installed and supporting upgrades ? Thanks in advance

what would happen if not installed properly? had to happen to me and seemed like i put it back innplace correctly but car intermittently makes noise while under a load.

I swapped out the engine on my 2010 Impreza but now the car won’t drive. The gears shift just fine and the engine starts right up. What could be the problem? Am guessing Could it be just a simple sensor or something else?

Mine will not fall that last third of an inch...

i have a question i dont know if you can tel me my probleme (exept my english lolll) but i juste change my motor in my 2004 legacy wagon automatic transmission and the torque converter come right off with the engine (because i didnt know about the litle hole he give acces to the torque bolt) so i try to get in place like a juste made to come off With hardly worck he finally back in place i take de car for the test drive transmission seems to me worck find but he leaking a lot of transmission fluid so whats the probleme ? the torque was not correctly install or broken seal ??? .....

I wanted to replace my TC seal.know I what to do. If I thought i left a piece of metal in the trans I'd at lease change the atf and check filter screen and pan! I'd edit you missing the slot in the tc for circle clip....OMG

Nice video, sure appreciate the guidance!

great video man...I was in the same boat

Torque converter slipped out and now will not spin when all the way in. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated?

Hey, Paul. Thank you for the video. I was wondering where could I get those manuals you had on your computers? Is it a PDF I can download? Please reply soon, car is having transmission problems and dealership is trying to rip me off in trade-in value so I decided to learn how to replace it myself.

Thank you. Very nice

Does the torque converter shaft just pull out that easy?

Hola yo no hablo inglés pero quisiera hacerte una consulta, tengo un carro subaru legacy outback 1997 y tiro todo el aceite por el reten que va ahí en la transmision, quiero saber donde tiro el aceite, en el reten o por algún otro lado, esta tarde quite la transmisión y esta muy parecido al video que tu muestras

Thanks for this!

thank you regards

How did you pull that shaft out?

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Thanks!👍

fked too, thanks man

Hit it with your purse next time...😆

Put some gloves on fool! Thanks for the video!

A bit of drama

Buy a new ring clip.. Cheap ass!