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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Open front hood fully, and support with stay.
  3. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  4. Remove air intake duct.

    2.5 L model 

    1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct .>

    3.0 L model 

    1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct .>
  5. Remove air cleaner case or air intake chamber.

    2.5 L model 

    1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.>

    3.0 L model 

    1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.>
  6. Remove air cleaner case stay.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay
    G02875725Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the following connectors.
    1. Transmission harness connector
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Harness Connector
      G02875726Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Transmission ground terminal
  8. Remove starter. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter.>
  9. Remove pitching stopper.
    Fig 3: Removing Pitching Stopper
    G02875727Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Separate torque converter clutch from drive plate.
    1. Remove service hole plug.
    2. Remove bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    3. While rotating the engine, remove other bolts using ST.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to drop bolts into torque converter clutch housing.
      1. ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
      Fig 4: Separating Torque Converter Clutch From Drive Plate
      G02875728Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install ST to torque converter clutch case.
    1. ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
    Fig 5: Installing ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G02875729Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove ATF level gauge.
    NOTE: Plug opening to prevent entry of foreign particles into transmission fluid.
    Fig 6: Removing ATF Level Gauge
    G02875730Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Set ST.
    NOTE: Also is available Part No. 41099AA010.
    1. ST 41099AA020 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY
    Fig 7: Setting ST
    G02875731Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove bolt which holds right upper side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolt Holding Right Upper Side Of Transmission (Except 3.0 L Model)
    G02875732Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolt Holding Right Upper Side Of Transmission (3.0 L Model)
    G02875733Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Lift-up the vehicle.
  16. Remove under cover.
  17. Remove front, center, rear exhaust pipe and muffler.

    2.5 L model 

    1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe>, < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe> and < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.>

    3.0 L model 

    1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe>, < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe> and < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.>
  18. Remove heat shield cover.
    Fig 10: Removing Heat Shield Cover
    G02875734Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Drain ATF to remove ATF drain plug.
    Fig 11: Draining ATF
    G02875735Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from pipes of transmission side, and remove ATF level gauge guide.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Pipes Of Transmission Side
    G02875736Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove propeller shaft.

  22. Remove shift select cable. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Select Cable.>
  23. Disconnect stabilizer link from transverse link.
  24. Remove bolt securing ball joint of transverse link to housing.
    Fig 13: Removing Bolt Securing Ball Joint Of Transverse Link
    G02875737Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove spring pins and separate front drive shafts from each side of the transmission.
    Fig 14: Removing Spring Pins
    G02875738Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 15: Removing Nuts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission (Except 3.0 L Model)
    G02875739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 16: Removing Nuts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission (3.0 L Model)
    G02875740Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Place transmission jack under transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack don't touch the oil pan.
  28. Remove transmission rear crossmember from vehicle.
    Fig 17: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember From Vehicle
    G02875741Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove transmission.
    CAUTION: Move transmission and torque converter as a unit away from engine.
    Fig 18: Removing Transmission
    G02875742Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Separate transmission assembly and rear cushion rubber.
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