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Control Valve Assembly

  1. Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.
    NOTE: Remove the pipes E and F as a single unit being fixed at clamp plate.
  2. Secure the gearbox removed from the vehicle in vise using ST.

    ST 926200000 STAND

    CAUTION: Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as shown in Fig 1. Do not attempt to secure it without this ST.
    Fig 1: Securing Gearbox Using Special Tool
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  3. Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.

    ST 926230000 SPANNER

    Fig 2: Loosening Lock Nut Using Special Tool
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  4. Tighten the adjusting screw until it no longer tightens.
    Fig 3: Tightening Adjusting Screw
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  5. Loosen the adjusting screw, and then remove the spring and sleeve.
  6. Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Two Bolts Securing Valve Assembly
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  7. Carefully draw out the input shaft, and then remove the valve assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Valve Assembly
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  8. Slide the dust cover out.
    Fig 6: Sliding Dust Cover Out
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  9. Using a press remove the pinion and valve assembly from valve housing.
    Fig 7: Identifying Pinion And Valve Assembly From Valve Housing
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  10. Using the ST and press, remove the dust seal, oil seal and special bearing from valve housing.

    ST 34099FA120 INSTALLER & REMOVER SEAL

    CAUTION:
    • Do not apply force to the end surface of valve housing.
    • Do not reuse the oil seal after removal.
    Fig 8: Identifying Dust Seal, Oil Seal And Special Bearing Using Special Tool
    G03815752Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the snap ring using snap ring pliers.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the pinion and valve assembly.
    Fig 9: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers
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  12. Press out the bearing together with the back up washer using pipe of I.D. 38.5 to 39.5 mm (1.516 to 1.555 in) and press.
    Fig 10: Identifying Out Bearing
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  13. Remove the oil seal.
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