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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

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  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Open the front hood and support with the hood stay.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  4. Remove the collector cover.
  5. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler . >

  6. Remove the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >
  7. Remove the intake boot. (Non-turbo model)
  8. Remove the air breather hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose. >
  9. Remove the starter. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter . >
  10. Disconnect the following connectors.
    • Turbo model
      Fig 1: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And Transmission Harnesss Connector
      G05668720Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Non-turbo model
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Oxygen, Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And Transmission Harnesss Connector
      G05668721Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the engine hanger. (Turbo model)
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Hanger (Turbo Model)
    G05668722Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the engine harness connectors, and then remove the engine hanger rear. (Non-turbo model)
    Fig 4: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors And Engine Hanger Rear (Non-Turbo Model)
    G05668723Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the water by-pass pipe. (Turbo model)
    Fig 5: Identifying Water By-Pass Pipe (Turbo Model)
    G05022191Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Separate the torque converter from drive plate.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to drop bolts into converter housing.
    • Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
    1. Remove the service hole plug.
    2. Remove the bolts which hold torque converter to drive plate.
    3. Remove the four bolts by rotating the crank pulley a little at a time.
    4. Make sure the torque converter moves freely by rotating with finger through the starter installation hole.
      Fig 6: Removing Service Hole Plug
      G05022192Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 7: Attaching ST (498277200 Stopper Set) To Converter Case
    G05002491Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 8: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G05668727Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the pitching stopper bracket.
    Fig 9: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bracket
    G05668728Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Set the ST.

    ST-41099AC000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY

    Fig 10: Setting ST (41099AC000 Engine Support Assy)
    G05002483Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the air intake duct. (Turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct . >
  20. Remove the air cleaner case. (Turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case . >
  21. Remove the transmission mounting bolt (upper side).
    Fig 11: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolt (Upper Side)
    G05022197Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Lift up the vehicle. (Turbo model)
  23. Remove the under cover. (Turbo model)
  24. Remove the center and rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe . > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe . > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler . >
  25. Remove the front exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
  26. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 12: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the ATF drain plug to drain ATF.
    Fig 13: Identifying ATF Drain Plug
    G05668732Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the oil charge pipe.
    Fig 14: Removing Oil Charge Pipe
    G05022200Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Disconnect the connector from turbine speed sensor 1.
    Fig 15: Identifying Turbine Speed Sensor 1 Connector
    G05022201Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Remove the turbine speed sensor 1 connector mounting bolt and rotate the sensor by 180°.
    CAUTION: Failure to follow this procedure may cause the interference between vehicle body and sensor while removing/installing transmission, and resulting in damage.
    Fig 16: Rotating Sensor By 180°
    G05022202Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the propeller shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft . >
  32. Remove the shift select cable. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Select Cable. >
  33. Disconnect the hose from the ATF inlet and outlet pipes.
    Fig 17: Identifying ATF Inlet And Outlet Pipes Hose
    G05022203Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Remove the front crossmember support plate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Crossmember Support Plate . >
  35. Remove the two clutch housing cover securing bolts.
    Fig 18: Removing Two Clutch Housing Cover Securing Bolts (1 Of 2)
    G05022204Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 19: Removing Two Clutch Housing Cover Securing Bolts (2 Of 2)
    G05022205Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Remove the front stabilizer bracket. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Stabilizer . >
  37. Remove the bolts which secure front ball joint to the housing. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Ball Joint. >
  38. Pull out the drive shaft from transmission.
  39. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
    Fig 20: Setting Transmission Jack Under Transmission
    G05022206Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  40. Remove the rear crossmember.
    Fig 21: Locating Rear Crossmember Bolts
    G05022207Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  41. Remove the transmission mounting bolt and nut (lower side).
    Fig 22: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nut (Lower Side)
    G05022208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  42. Remove the transmission.
    NOTE:
    • Turn the engine support assembly from the vehicle under body to the left (to shorten the engine support length), and lower the rear of the engine for easy disassembly.
    • Be careful not to allow breather pipe and etc. to touch the vehicle body when detaching the automatic transmission assembly by pulling it backward.
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