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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Open the front hood fully, and support it with a stay.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  4. Remove the resonator chamber. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Resonator Chamber. >
  5. Remove the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
  6. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  7. Remove the air cleaner case stay. (Non-turbo model)
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay
    G03807325Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the following connectors.
    1. Transmission harness connector
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Harness Connector
      G03807326Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Transmission ground terminal
  9. Remove the starter. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter. >
  10. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 3: Removing Pitching Stopper
    G03807327Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Separate the torque converter clutch assembly from drive plate.
    1. Remove the service hole plug.
    2. Remove the bolts which hold the torque converter clutch assembly to drive plate.
    3. While rotating the crankshaft sprocket, remove the other bolts using ST.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to drop bolts into torque converter clutch housing.
    Fig 4: Removing Other Bolts Using ST
    G03807328Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the ST to converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 5: Installing ST To Converter Case Using Stopper Set ST 498277200
    G03807329Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the ATF level gauge.
    CAUTION: Plug the opening to prevent the entry of foreign particles into transmission fluid.
    Fig 6: Removing ATF Level Gauge
    G03807330Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Set the ST.

    ST 41099AA000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY

    Fig 7: Setting Engine Support Assy ST 41099AA000
    G03807331Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the bolt which holds the right upper side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolt Holding Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G03807332Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Lift-up the vehicle.
  17. Remove the under cover.
  18. Remove the front, center, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
  19. Remove the center and rear exhaust pipes and muffler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
  20. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  21. Drain ATF to remove the drain plug (ATF).
    Fig 9: Identifying Drain Plug (ATF)
    G03807333Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from pipes of transmission side, and remove the ATF level gauge guide.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Pipes Of Transmission Side
    G03807334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the propeller shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
  24. Remove the shift select cable. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Select Cable. >
  25. Disconnect the stabilizer link from transverse link.
  26. Remove the bolt securing ball joint of transverse link to housing.
    Fig 11: Removing Bolt Securing Ball Joint Of Transverse Link To Housing
    G03807335Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Pull the front drive shaft out of transmission.
    1. Face the "AT" letter ST to transmission side.

      ST 28399SA000 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER

      Fig 12: Identifying Letter AT
      G03807336Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the ST between transmission and front drive shaft.
      NOTE: Put the projection of ST on torque converter clutch case.

      ST 28399SA000 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER

      Fig 13: Putting Projection Of ST On Torque Converter Clutch Case
      G03807337Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. While holding the joint portion (AARi) of front drive shaft with your hand, push the housing outside to remove from transmission.
  28. Remove the nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 14: Removing Nuts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G03807338Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Place the transmission jack under transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack don't touch the oil pan.
  30. Remove the transmission rear crossmember from vehicle.
    Fig 15: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember From Vehicle
    G03807339Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the transmission.
    CAUTION: Move the transmission and torque converter as a unit away from engine.
    Fig 16: Removing Transmission
    G03807340Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Separate the transmission assembly and rear cushion rubber.
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