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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Removal

  1. Set up the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  3. Remove the air cleaner case. (Non-turbo model)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL .>

  4. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL .>

  5. Disconnect the transmission connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Connector
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  6. Remove the pitching stopper. < Ref. to TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM .>
  7. Remove the transmission connector from stay.
  8. Lift-up the vehicle.
  9. Clean the transmission exterior.
  10. Drain the ATF completely.
    NOTE: Tighten the ATF drain plug after draining the ATF.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Tightening ATF Drain Plug
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  11. Remove the front, center, exhaust pipes and muffler. (Non-turbo model)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL .> , < Ref. to REMOVAL ,.> and < Ref. to REMOVAL .>

  12. Remove the center, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Turbo model)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL .> , < Ref. to REMOVAL .> and < Ref. to INSTALLATION .>

  13. Remove the shield cover. (If equipped)
  14. Remove the propeller shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL .>
  15. Place the transmission jack under transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack don't touch the crossmember.
  16. Remove the transmission rear crossmember bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
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  17. Lower the AT jack.
    NOTE: Do not separate the AT jack and transmission.
  18. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipe.
    NOTE: When removing the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose balls and springs used with retaining screws.
  19. Remove the front and rear vehicle speed sensor and torque converter turbine speed sensor.
    • Front vehicle speed sensor and torque converter turbine speed sensor
      Fig 5: Removing Front And Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor And Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor
      G00956354Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Rear vehicle speed sensor
      Fig 6: Removing Vehicle Speed Sensor
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  20. Remove the oil pan.
  21. Disconnect the duty solenoid connectors, and then disconnect the ATF temperature sensor from control valve body.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Duty Solenoid Connectors
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  22. Remove the harness assembly.
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