Converter Case: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Refer to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. < Refer to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
Remove the input shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch Assembly Input Shaft
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Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Harness And Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the air breather hose. < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose. >
Remove the oil charge pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
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: Identifying Converter Case
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Remove the seal pipe.

Fig 4: Identifying Seal Pipe
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Remove the front differential assembly. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly. >
Remove the oil seal from converter case.