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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Open the front hood fully, and support it with stay.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  4. Remove the air intake duct. (Non-TURBO model)

    Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.

  5. Remove the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (Non-TURBO model) Except 2.5 L U5 model

    Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. 2.5 L U5 model

    Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. 3.0 L models

    Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.

  6. Remove the intercooler. (TURBO model)

    Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler.

  7. Remove the air cleaner case stay. (Non-TURBO model)
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay
    G00917452Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the following connectors.
    1. Transmission harness connector
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Harness Connector
      G00917453Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Transmission ground terminal
  9. Remove the starter.

    2.5 L model

    Refer to REMOVAL , Starter.

    3.0 L model

    Refer to REMOVAL , Starter.

  10. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 3: Removing Pitching Stopper
    G00917454Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate.
    1. Remove the V-belt cover.
    2. Remove the service hole plug.
    3. Remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    4. Insert the wrench in the crankshaft pulley bolts, and remove all the bolts by slowly rotating the crankshaft pulley.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the bolts into torque converter clutch housing. 
    Fig 4: Inserting Wrench In Crankshaft Pulley Bolts
    G00917455Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the ST to torque converter clutch case.
    Fig 5: Installing ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G00917456Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the ATF level gauge.
    NOTE: Plug the opening to prevent an entry of foreign particles into transmission fluid.
    Fig 6: Removing ATF Level Gauge
    G00917457Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Set the ST.

    ST 41099AA000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY

    Fig 7: Placing SST To Engine Support ASSY
    G00917458Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the bolts which hold the right upper side of transmission to engine.

    Except 3.0 L model

    Fig 8: Removing Bolts - Except 3.0 L Model
    G00917459Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    3.0 L model

    Fig 9: Removing Bolts - 3.0 L Model
    G00917460Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Lift-up the vehicle.
  17. Remove the under cover.
  18. Remove the front, center and rear exhaust pipe, and muffler. (Non-TURBO model)

    Except 2.5 L U5 model

    Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler.

    2.5 L U5 model

    Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.

    Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.

    Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler.

    3.0 L model

    Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.

    Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.

    Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler.

  19. Remove the center and rear exhaust pipes, and muffler. (TURBO model)

    Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler.

  20. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
    Fig 10: Removing Heat Shield Cover
    G00917461Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Drain ATF to remove the ATF drain plug.
    Fig 11: Removing ATF Drain Plug
    G00917462Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from pipes of transmission side, and remove the ATF level gauge guide.
    Fig 12: Removing ATF Level Gauge Guide
    G00917463Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the propeller shaft.

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  24. Remove the shift select cable. Refer to REMOVAL , Select Cable.
  25. Disconnect the stabilizer link from transverse link.
  26. Remove the bolt securing ball joint of transverse link to housing.
    Fig 13: Removing Bolt Securing Ball Joint Of Transverse Link To Housing
    G00917464Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the spring pins and separate the front drive shafts from each side of transmission. (Non-TURBO model)
    Fig 14: Removing Spring Pins
    G00917465Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Pull the front drive shaft out of transmission. (TURBO model)
    1. Face the "AT" letter stamped to transmission side.
      Fig 15: Pulling Front Drive Shaft Out Of Transmission
      G00917466Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the ST between transmission and front drive shaft.
      NOTE: Put the projection of ST on torque converter clutch housing.
      Fig 16: Inserting ST Between Transmission & Front Drive Shaft
      G00917467Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. While holding the joint portion of front drive shaft with your hand, push the housing outside to prevent AAR side of boot from stretching, and then remove the front drive shaft from transmission.
  29. Remove the securing bolt of clutch housing cover.
  30. Remove the nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to engine.

    Except 3.0 L model

    Fig 17: Removing Securing Bolt Of Clutch Housing Cover - Except 3.0 L model
    G00917468Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    3.0 L model

    Fig 18: Removing Securing Bolt Of Clutch Housing Cover - 3.0 L model
    G00917469Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Place the transmission jack under transmission.
    NOTE: Put cloth between the support plates of transmission jack and the oil pan.
  32. Remove the transmission rear crossmember from vehicle.
    Fig 19: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember From Vehicle
    G00917470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. While lowering transmission gradually, tighten engine support fully and tilt the engine backward.
  34. Remove the transmission.
    CAUTION: Move the transmission and torque converter as a unit away from engine. 
    Fig 20: Removing Transmission
    G00917471Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Separate the transmission assembly and rear cushion rubber.
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