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Converter Case: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Input Shaft
    G07665624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
  5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
    Fig 2: Inhibitor Switch Connector And Transmission Harness Connector
    G07665625Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the air breather hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose. >
  7. Remove the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  8. Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  9. Remove the converter case alignment bolt, and then separate the transmission case and converter case by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal and bushing in the converter case with the oil pump cover.
    • Be careful not to loosen the rubber seal.
      Fig 3: Converter Case
      G07665626Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the seal pipe.
    Fig 4: Seal Pipe
    G07665627Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the front differential assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly. >
  12. Remove the oil seal from converter case.