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Torque Converter Clutch Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch horizontally.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to scratch the bushing inside the oil pump shaft.
    • Note that oil pump shaft also comes out.
    Fig 1: Extracting Torque Converter Clutch Horizontally
    G02875874Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    NOTE: When the torque converter clutch assembly is removed, the input shaft will come out.
    Fig 2: Removing Input Shaft
    G02875875Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Extract the oil pump shaft from torque converter clutch.
  5. Remove the clip from torque converter clutch.