Intermediate Case: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. Refer to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
Remove the extension case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Extension Case.
Remove the rear drive shaft. Refer to , REMOVAL , Rear Drive Shaft.
Remove the transfer clutch assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transfer Clutch.
Remove the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear.
Remove the intermediate case.
NOTE:
- The total number of intermediate case mounting bolts is 14.
- Inside the transmission is a single bolt (arrowed).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Single Bolt Inside Transmission
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Remove the CVTF filter.

Fig 2: Identifying CVTF Filter
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Remove the O-ring from the transmission case.

Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring On Transmission Case
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