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Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Refer to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. < Refer to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly Input Shaft
    G05002575Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
  5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
  6. Disconnect the air breather hose. < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose. >
  7. Remove the oil charge pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  8. Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  9. Separate the converter case and transmission case. < Refer to REMOVAL , Converter Case. >
  10. Separate the transmission case and extension case section. < Refer to REMOVAL , Extension Case. >
  11. Remove the reduction drive gear. < Refer to REMOVAL , Reduction Drive Gear. >
  12. Remove the reduction driven gear. < Refer to REMOVAL , Reduction Driven Gear. >
  13. Remove the drive pinion shaft mounting bolt and remove the drive shaft assembly from oil pump housing.
    Fig 2: Locating Drive Pinion Shaft Mounting Bolt
    G05002685Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.