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Transmission Control Device: 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. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.>

  3. Remove the input shaft.
  4. Lift-up lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
  5. Disconnect the air breather hoses. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose.>
  6. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  7. Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
  8. Remove pitching stopper bracket.
  9. Remove the inhibitor switch.
    Fig 1: Removing Inhibitor Switch
    G02876147Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove control valve body assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Control Valve Body.>
  11. Pull off the straight pin of manual plate.
    Fig 2: Pulling Off Straight Pin Of Manual Plate
    G02876148Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove bolts securing select lever, then remove select lever, manual plate and parking rod.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the lips of the press-fitted oil seal in the case.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts Securing Select Lever
    G02876149Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the detention spring.
    Fig 4: Removing Detention Spring
    G02876150Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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