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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the front tires.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
  3. Remove the collector cover. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Collector Cover.>
  4. Remove the air intake duct. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
  5. Remove the intercooler and the intercooler stay. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler.>
  6. Remove the air breather hose. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose.>
  7. Disconnect the following connectors.
    • Transmission harness connectors
    • Transmission radio ground terminal
    • Inhibitor harness connector
    • Engine harness connectors
    Fig 1: Transmission Harness Connectors, Transmission Radio Ground Terminal, Inhibitor Harness Connector And Engine Harness Connectors
    G11577600Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the engine hanger rear.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Hanger Rear Bolts
    G09481930Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the harness clip.
    Fig 3: Removing Harness Clip
    G09481931Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the starter. <Ref. to General Description .>
  11. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 4: Removing Pitching Stopper
    G10268076Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the service hole plug.
    Fig 5: Service Hole Plug
    G09481933Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. 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 6: Removing Bolts Combining Torque Converter
    G10268078Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Make sure the torque converter moves freely by rotating with finger through the starter installation hole.
  15. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 7: Attaching ST To Converter Case
    G09480213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the primary speed sensor harness connector.
    Fig 8: Removing Primary Speed Sensor Harness Connector
    G09481936Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the transmission harness stay.
    Fig 9: Removing Transmission Harness Stay
    G09481937Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL mounting bolt.
    Fig 10: Removing CVTF Cooler Pipe COMPL Mounting Bolt
    G10268082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the pitching stopper bracket and transmission radio ground cord.
    Fig 11: Removing Pitching Stopper Bracket And Transmission Radio Ground Cord
    G10268083Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the engine ground terminal.
    Fig 12: Removing Engine Ground Terminal
    G09481940Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Lift up the vehicle.
  22. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  23. Remove the exhaust hanger bracket.
    Fig 13: Removing Exhaust Hanger Bracket
    G10268085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the CVTF drain plug to drain CVTF. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , CVTF.>
  25. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 14: Removing Center Exhaust Cover
    G09481945Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the secondary pressure sensor harness connector.
    Fig 15: Removing Secondary Pressure Sensor Harness Connector
    G09481946Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the snap pin and washer, and remove the select cable.
    Fig 16: Removing Snap Pin And Washer
    G11577615Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the cable plate assembly.
    Fig 17: Removing Cable Plate Assembly
    G11577616Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Drain differential gear oil. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Gear Oil.>
  30. Remove the CVTF inlet hose and outlet hose.
    Fig 18: Removing CVTF Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
    G10268090Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature), 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 19: Removing CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature)
    G09481942Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Set the ST.

    ST 41099AC000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY

    NOTE: Place a washer with 4 mm (0.16 in) thickness into the gap between the engine block and ST.
    Fig 20: Placing Gap Between Engine Block And ST
    G10268092Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Remove the three transmission connecting bolts.
    Fig 21: Removing Transmission Connecting Bolts
    G09481944Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Lift up the vehicle.
  35. Remove the propeller shaft. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.>
  36. Remove the stabilizer link. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Stabilizer.>
  37. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint and housing.
  38. Pull out the front drive shaft from transmission using a crowbar.
    NOTE: Place cloth between the tire lever or bar and the transmission in order to avoid damaging the transmission side retainer.
  39. Holding the joint of front drive shaft from transmission side, pull out the drive shaft from transmission with care not to stretch the boot.
    NOTE:
    • Before pulling the front drive shaft RH, turn the steering wheel to the right hand at full lock.
    • Before pulling the front drive shaft LH, turn the steering wheel to the left hand at full lock.
  40. Remove the two transmission connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
    Fig 22: Removing Transmission Connecting Bolts And Nuts (Lower Side)
    G06654385Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  41. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
  42. Remove the transmission rear crossmember.
    Fig 23: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember
    G09481950Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  43. While lowering the transmission jack gradually, fully retract the engine support, and then tilt the engine rearward.
  44. Remove the transmission assembly.
    NOTE: Remove it while moving the transmission jack up and down so that the engine and transmission remain directly aligned.
    Fig 24: Moving Transmission Jack Up And Down
    G10268096Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  45. Remove the rear cushion rubber.
    Fig 25: Removing Rear Cushion Rubber
    G09481952Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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