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Control Valve

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  1. Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.
    NOTE: Remove the pipes E and F as a single unit being fixed at clamp plate.
  2. Secure the gearbox removed from the vehicle in vise using ST.

    ST 926200000 STAND

    CAUTION: Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as shown. Do not attempt to secure it without this ST.
    Fig 1: Securing Gearbox In Vise
    G02097263Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.

    ST 926230000 SPANNER

    Fig 2: Loosening Lock Nut
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  4. Tighten the adjusting screw until it no longer tightens.
    Fig 3: Tightening Adjusting Screw
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  5. Loosen the adjusting screw, and then remove the spring and sleeve.
  6. Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts Securing Valve Assembly
    G02097266Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Carefully draw out the input shaft, and then remove the valve assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Valve Assembly
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  8. Slide the dust cover out.
    Fig 6: Sliding Dust Cover Out
    G02097268Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Using a press remove the pinion and valve assembly from valve housing.
    Fig 7: Removing Pinion & Valve Assembly From Valve Housing
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  10. Using the ST and press, remove the dust seal, oil seal and special bearing from valve housing.

    ST 34099FA120 INSTALLER & REMOVER SEAL

    CAUTION:
    • Do not apply force to the end surface of valve housing.
    • Do not reuse the oil seal after removal.
    Fig 8: Removing Dust Seal, Oil Seal & Special Bearing From Valve Housing
    G02097270Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the snap ring using snap ring pliers.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the pinion and valve assembly.
    Fig 9: Removing Snap Ring
    G02097271Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Press out the bearing together with the back up washer using pipe of I.D. 38.5 to 39.5 mm (1.516 to 1.555 in) and press.
    Fig 10: Removing Bearing With Back Up Washer
    G02097272Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the oil seal.
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