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Control Valve

  1. Disconnect the pipes A and B from gearbox.
  2. Secure the gearbox removed from vehicle in a vise using ST.

    ST1 926200000 STAND

    ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D

    CAUTION: Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as shown in the illustration. Do not secure the gearbox without this ST.
    Fig 1: Identifying Control Valve Clamp Location
    G06343761Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.

    ST 926230000 SPANNER

    Fig 2: Loosening Lock Nut Using Special Tool (926230000)
    G06343762Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the adjusting screw until it can no longer be tightened.
    Fig 3: Tightening Adjusting Screw
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  5. Loosen the adjusting screw, and remove the spring and sleeve.
  6. Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.
    Fig 4: Locating Securing Valve Assembly Bolts
    G05032917Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Carefully draw out the input shaft and remove the valve assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Valve Assembly
    G05032927Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Put a vinyl tape around the spline portion, and slide the dust cover to remove.
    Fig 6: Sliding Dust Cover
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  9. Using a press, remove the pinion and valve assembly from valve housing.
    Fig 7: Removing Pinion And Valve Assembly
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  10. Using the ST and a press, remove the bushing and oil seal from the valve housing.

    ST 34199AG090 INSTALLER & REMOVER

    CAUTION:
    • Do not apply a force to the end surface of valve housing.
    • Do not reuse the oil seal after removal.
      Fig 8: Identifying Oil Seal And Bushing
      G06343768Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring, valve, oil seal and back-up washer.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the pinion and valve assembly.
    Fig 9: Identifying Snap Ring, Valve, Oil Seal And Back-Up Ring
    G06343769Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.