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Transmission Control Device: Removal

  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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