Control Valve Body: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove oil strainer from lower control valve body.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Strainer From Lower Control Valve Body
Remove the duty solenoids, solenoids and sensor from the lower valve body.

Fig 2: Removing Duty Solenoids, Solenoids And Sensor From The Lower Valve Body
Remove the upper-lower valve body tightening bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Upper-Lower Valve Body Tightening Bolts
Separate the control valve body.
CAUTION:
- Do not lose the ten steel balls contained in the upper valve body and middle valve body.
- Do not lose strainers contained in the lower valve body.
NOTE: During ordinary servicing, clean the control valve bodies in this condition, without further disassembly. In the event of a seized clutch or other problem, disassemble the control valve bodies further, and clean the component parts.
Remove upper separator plate from middle valve body.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Separator Plate From Middle Valve Body
Remove valve springs from upper valve body.
Using air compressor, remove accumulator piston from upper valve body.

Fig 5: Removing Accumulator Piston From Upper Valve Body, Using Air