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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Lock the steering wheel.
  3. Remove the air intake duct. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
  4. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C).
    Fig 1: Air Intake Duct Clip And Clamps
    G11565902Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron, etc.
    Fig 2: Air Intake Boot
    G11565903Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the transmission radio ground terminal and transmission harness connector, and remove the harness clip.
    Fig 3: Locating Harness Clip
    G11572602Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the CVTF cooler hose. (With CVTF cooler (air cool))
    Fig 4: CVTF Cooler Hose
    G10274901Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature), and using a piece of wire, affix to a location of the body where it will not interfere with the removal/installation of the transmission.
    Fig 5: Locating CVTF Cooler Bolts
    G10274902Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the CVTF inlet hose and outlet hose. (Without CVTF cooler (air cool))
    Fig 6: CVTF Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
    G10274903Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the CVTF outlet hose. (With CVTF cooler (air cool))
    Fig 7: CVTF Outlet Hose
    G10274904Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the transmission case cover.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Case Cover Bolts
    G11572607Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the TCM. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Control Module (TCM).>
  13. Remove the transmission harness stay.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt
    G11572608Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the front tire LH and RH.
  15. Lift up the vehicle.
  16. Remove the under cover - front.
  17. Remove the CVTF drain plug to drain CVTF. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , CVTF.>
  18. Drain differential gear oil. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Gear Oil.>
  19. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  20. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 10: Center Exhaust Cover
    G10274907Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the propeller shaft. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.>
  22. Remove the snap pin and washer from shifter arm and remove the select cable.
    Fig 11: Snap Pin, Shifter Arm, Select Cable And Washer
    G11572610Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the plate assembly.
    Fig 12: Locating Plate Assembly Bolts
    G11572611Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose. (With CVTF cooler (air cool))
    Fig 13: CVTF CVT Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
    G10274910Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the universal joint. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Universal Joint.>
  26. After pulling off the cotter pin and removing the castle nut, use a puller to remove the tie-rod end.
    NOTE: Use a tool appropriate to the structure, and be careful not to damage the boot of the joint while removing. The boot may be damaged depending on the tool used.
    Fig 14: Cotter Pin, Tie-Rod End And Castle Nut
    G11572613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the stabilizer link, and disconnect the lower arm ball joint and housing.
    Fig 15: Locating Stabilizer Link And Lower Arm Ball Joint Bolt And Nut
    G10274912Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Pull out the front drive shaft from transmission using a crowbar.
    NOTE: Holding the joint of front drive shaft from transmission side, pull out the drive shaft from transmission with care not to stretch the boot.
  29. Loosen the bolt at the bottom of the transmission mounting bracket.
    Fig 16: Locating Transmission Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G08578654Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Lower the vehicle.
  31. Detach the battery cable clip, and remove the battery cable bracket.
    Fig 17: Locating Battery Cable Clip And Battery Cable Bracket Bolts
    G10274914Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the starter. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter.>
  33. Remove the service hole plug.
    Fig 18: Service Hole Plug
    G10274915Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Remove the four bolts combining the torque converter and drive plate while rotating the crank pulley a little at a time in the same direction as engine revolution.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to drop bolts into converter housing.
    • Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
    Fig 19: Removing Four Bolts Combining Torque Converter And Drive Plate
    G10274916Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Make sure the torque converter moves freely by rotating with finger through the starter installation hole.
  36. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 20: Attaching Stopper Set (498277200) To Converter Case
    G08578626Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. Remove the nuts from the transmission mounting brackets LH and RH.
    Fig 21: Transmission Mounting Bracket Nut
    G10274918Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  38. Remove the V-belt covers.
  39. Set the ST to the engine.

    ST1 18363AA050 BOLT

    ST2 18360AA040 HANGER

    Tightening torque: 

    43 N.m (4.4 kgf-m, 31.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 22: Setting Bolt (18363AA050) And Hanger (18360AA040) To Engine
    G10262386Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  40. Set the ST1 and ST2 to vehicle.

    ST1 99099AJ000 ENGINE HANGER

    ST2 99099AJ010 CHAIN BALANCER

    CAUTION:
    • Set so that the chain sling does not contact the engine parts.
    • Install a bolt of ø8 mm (0.3 in) at the locations shown in the figure, and place the front side arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER).
    • Set the arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER) at the locations shown in the figure.
    Fig 23: Locating Special Tools Setting Locations
    G10274756Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 24: Setting Special Tools To Vehicle
    G10274757Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  41. Lift the engine slightly and remove the engine mounting bolts.
    Fig 25: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
    G08578635Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  42. Remove the engine mounting nut and bolt to remove the front cushion rubber.
    Fig 26: Locating Engine Mounting Nut And Bolt
    G08578636Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  43. Temporarily attach ST by using two bolts.

    ST 41099AJ130 ST H4 (FA, FB)

    Fig 27: Attaching ST H4 (FA, FB) (41099AJ130) Using Two Bolts
    G10262391Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  44. Lift up the engine unit high enough to install the bolt and nut.
    CAUTION: Do not lift up higher than enough level to install the ST to avoid damage to the hoses and pipes inside the engine room.
    NOTE: If it is difficult to pull out the stud bolt from transmission mounting bracket, slightly shake the engine unit while lifting up.
    Fig 28: Locating Engine Unit Bolt And Nut
    G10262392Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  45. Tighten the mounting bolts on the engine side.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 29: Locating Engine Side Mounting Bolts
    G10262393Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  46. Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER).
  47. Remove the transmission mounting bracket LH and RH.
    NOTE: First, remove the transmission mounting bracket RH, and then tilt the engine unit to remove the transmission mounting bracket LH.
    Fig 30: Transmission Mounting Bracket
    G10274927Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  48. Remove the three transmission connecting bolts.
    Fig 31: Locating Transmission Connecting Bolts
    G10274928Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  49. Set the ST (ENGINE HANGER) again to loosen the chain sling.
  50. Lift up the vehicle.
  51. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
  52. Remove the hanger bracket.
    Fig 32: Hanger Bracket
    G08578642Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  53. Remove the rear crossmember. <Ref. to TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER , INSTALLATION, Transmission Mounting System.>
  54. Lower the transmission rear end (dust cover rear end).
    CAUTION: When lowering the transmission rear end, be careful not to let the converter case and steering mechanical parts contact each other.
    NOTE: Lower the transmission rear end by approx. 80 mm (3.1 in) (reference).
  55. Rotate the handle of ST (ENGINE HANGER) to apply tension to the chain sling.
  56. Remove the two transmission connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
    Fig 33: Locating Transmission Connecting Bolts
    G10274930Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  57. Remove the transmission assembly.
    NOTE: Remove it while moving the transmission jack up and down so that the engine and transmission axes are aligned straight.
  58. Remove the cushion rubber. <Ref. to TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER , REMOVAL, Transmission Mounting System.>
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