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Transmission Control Device: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly. Refer 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. Refer 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
    G02093412Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove control valve body assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Control Valve Body.
  11. Pull off the straight pin of manual plate.
    Fig 2: Removing Straight Pin Of Manual Plate
    G02093413Courtesy 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
    G02093414Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the detention spring.
    Fig 4: Removing Detention Spring
    G02093415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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