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Engine Assembly: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Open the front hood fully and support with the front hood stay.
  3. Remove the V-belt covers.
    Fig 1: Locating V-Belt Covers
    G06333854Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. Refer to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.
  5. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  6. Remove the battery. Refer to REMOVAL , Battery.
  7. Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.
  8. Remove the under cover.
  9. Remove the radiator from vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL , Radiator.
  10. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.
  11. Remove the air intake chamber stay.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Chamber Stay
    G04997596Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
    1. Disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (A) and rear oxygen sensor connector (B) and remove the clip (C) fastening the harness.
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector, Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And Clip
      G06334268Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the engine harness connector from the bulk head harness connector and rear engine hanger.
      Fig 4: Locating Engine Harness Connector Bolt
      G05953679Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Generator connector and terminal
      Fig 5: Identifying Generator Connector And Terminals
      G06334270Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. A/C compressor connector
      Fig 6: Locating A/C Compressor Connector
      G04992488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Power steering pump switch connector
      Fig 7: Locating Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
      G05332953Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the following hoses.
    1. Brake booster vacuum hose
      Fig 8: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
      G04997603Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
  14. Remove the power steering pump.
    1. Remove the front side belts. Refer to FRONT SIDE BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt.
    2. Remove the bolts which secure the power steering pump to the bracket.
      Fig 9: Removing Bolts Which Secure Power Steering Pump To Bracket
      G04998629Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  15. Lift up the vehicle.
  16. Remove the front and center exhaust pipes. Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
  17. Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side.
    Fig 10: Locating Ground Cable On Engine Side (1 Of 2)
    G05659694Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 11: Locating Ground Cable On Engine Side (2 Of 2)
    G05659695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    • AT model
      Fig 12: Locating Bolts And Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine - AT Model
      G05002488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 13: Locating Bolts And Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine - MT Model
      G05002964Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the nuts which hold the engine mount to the front crossmember.
    Fig 14: Locating Nuts Which Hold Engine Mount To Front Crossmember
    G05954002Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate. (AT model)
    1. Lower the vehicle.
    2. Remove the service hole plug.
    3. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
      Fig 15: Removing Bolts Which Hold Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate
      G04997610Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 16: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G06334281Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the fuel delivery hose from the fuel pipe.
    1. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery line by pushing the ST in the direction of the arrow.

      ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to spill fuel.
      • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
        Fig 17: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose From Fuel Pipe
        G06334282Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 18: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G04997613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
    CAUTION: Be sure to always perform this work, in order to prevent the transmission from lowering for its own weight.
    Fig 19: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
    G06334284Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Separation of engine and transmission
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
    1. Remove the starter. Refer to REMOVAL , Starter.
    2. Attach the ST to the torque converter clutch case. (AT model)

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

      Fig 20: Attaching ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
      G04997616Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
      • AT model
        Fig 21: Locating Bolts Which Hold Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine - AT Model
        G05002484Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • MT model
        Fig 22: Locating Bolts Which Hold Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine - MT Model
        G06334287Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the engine from vehicle.
    1. Slightly raise the engine.
    2. Raise the transmission with garage jack.
    3. Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover. (MT model)
    4. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
  27. Remove the engine mounting from the engine.
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