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Converter Case: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Input Shaft
    G05002575Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift-up the lever on the rear side of connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
  5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
    Fig 2: Locating Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G05021927Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  7. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  8. Remove the converter case alignment bolt, and then separate the transmission case and converter case by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal and bushing in the converter case with the oil pump cover.
    • Be careful not to loosen the rubber seal.
      Fig 3: Identifying Converter Case
      G04990503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the seal pipe.
    Fig 4: Identifying Seal Pipe
    G05021929Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the differential assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly. >
  11. Remove the oil seal from converter case.