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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
  3. Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
  4. Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.
    Fig 1: Air Intake Boot And Throttle Body Clamp Location
    G09475465Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body
    G09476922Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the following connectors.
    • Transmission harness connectors
    • Inhibitor harness connector
    • Transmission radio ground terminal
    Fig 3: Transmission Harness Connectors, Inhibitor Harness Connector And Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G11568238Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the starter. Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter.
  8. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 4: Locating Starter Pitching Stopper Bolts
    G09475905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the harness bracket, and then remove the engine harness.
    Fig 5: Engine Harness Bracket Location
    G10218513Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the EGR control valve harness connector, throttle position sensor harness connector and manifold absolute pressure sensor harness connector.
  11. Remove the engine hanger rear.
    Fig 6: Locating Engine Hanger Rear Bolts
    G10218514Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the throttle valve body. Ref. to REMOVAL , Throttle Body.
  13. Remove the service hole plug.
    Fig 7: Identifying Service Hole Plug
    G10218515Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the four bolts combining the torque converter and drive plate while rotating the crank pulley a little at a time in the same direction as engine revolution.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter housing.
    • Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
    Fig 8: Locating Converter Housing Mounting Bolts
    G10218516Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Make sure the torque converter moves freely by rotating with finger through the starter installation hole.
  16. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 9: Attaching ST Stopper Set To Converter
    G08317729Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the air breather hose from the pitching stopper bracket, and then remove the pitching stopper bracket and transmission radio ground cord.
    Fig 10: Locating Pitching Stopper Bracket Bolts
    G09481382Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the engine ground terminal.
    Fig 11: Engine Ground Terminal Bolts Location
    G08317731Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) from the transmission, and using a piece of wire, affix to a location of the body where it will not interfere with the removal/installation of the transmission.
    Fig 12: CVTF Cooler Bolts Location
    G10218520Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the CVTF inlet hose and outlet hose from the pipe.
    Fig 13: CVTF Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose Pipe
    G08317733Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Set the ST.

    ST1 41099AA012 ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET

    ST2 41099AA020 ENGINE SUPPORT

    Fig 14: Installing ST1 41099AA012 Engine Support Bracket
    G10218522Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the three transmission connecting bolts.
    Fig 15: Locating Transmission Connecting Bolts
    G08317735Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Lift up the vehicle.
  24. Remove the front tires. Ref. to REMOVAL , Tire and Wheel.
  25. Remove the under cover.
  26. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.
  27. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 16: Center Exhaust Cover
    G11270138Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the CVTF drain plug to drain CVTF. Ref. to REPLACEMENT , CVTF.
  29. Drain differential gear oil. Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Gear Oil.
  30. Remove the snap pin and washer from shifter arm and remove the select cable from shifter arm.
    CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload while holding the part (A).
    Fig 17: Select Cable From Shifter Arm Dimensions
    G11255302Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 18: Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable And Washer
    G11568253Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.
    Fig 19: Locating Plate Assembly From Transmission Case Bolts
    G11568254Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.
  33. Remove the jack-up plate.
    Fig 20: Locating Jack-Up Plate Bolts
    G08317739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Remove the stabilizer bracket.
    Fig 21: Locating Stabilizer Bracket Bolts
    G08317740Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Remove the bolts which secure to the front housing, and separate the front arm and housing.
    Fig 22: Locating Front Housing Bolts
    G08317741Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Using a tire lever or a crow bar, etc., pull out until the front drive shaft transmission side joint slides move smoothly.
    NOTE: Place cloth between the tire lever or bar and the transmission in order to avoid damaging the transmission side retainer.
  37. Hold the transmission side joint of the front drive shaft by hand and extract the housing from the transmission while pressing the housing outward, so as not to stretch the boot.
    NOTE:
    • Before pulling the RH front drive shaft from transmission, turn the steering wheel to the right hand at full lock.
    • Before pulling the LH front drive shaft from transmission, turn the steering wheel to the left hand at full lock.
  38. Remove the two transmission connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
    Fig 23: Locating Transmission Connecting Bolts
    G08317742Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  39. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
  40. Remove the hanger bracket.
  41. Remove the transmission rear crossmember from the vehicle.
    Fig 24: Locating Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts From Vehicle
    G08317743Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  42. While lowering the transmission jack gradually, fully retract the engine support, and then tilt the engine rearward.
  43. Remove the transmission assembly.
    NOTE: Remove it while moving the transmission jack up and down so that the engine and transmission remain directly aligned.
  44. Remove the rear cushion rubber.
    Fig 25: Rear Cushion Rubber
    G08317744Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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