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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Removal

  1. Set up the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G00917512Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. 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 model

    Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.

  4. Remove the intercooler. (TURBO model) Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler.
  5. Disconnect the transmission connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Connector
    G00917513Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the pitching stopper. Refer to REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the transmission connector from stay.
  8. Lift-up the vehicle.
  9. Clean the transmission exterior.
  10. Drain the ATF completely.
    NOTE: Tighten the ATF drain plug after draining the ATF.
    1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18.1 ft.lb) 
    Fig 3: Tightening ATF Drain Plug
    G00917514Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the front, center, exhaust pipes 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 and REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler.

    3.0 L model

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

  12. Remove the center, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (TURBO model)

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

  13. Remove the shield cover. (If equipped)
  14. Remove the propeller shaft. .
  15. Place the transmission jack under transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack don't touch the crossmember.
  16. Remove the transmission rear crossmember bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
    G00917515Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lower the AT jack.
    NOTE: Do not separate the AT jack and transmission.
  18. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipe.
    NOTE: When removing the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose balls and springs used with retaining screws.
  19. Remove the front vehicle speed sensor and torque converter turbine speed sensor.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Vehicle Speed Sensor & Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor
    G00917516Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the rear vehicle speed sensor. (Non-TURBO model)
    Fig 6: Removing Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor
    G00917517Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Disconnect rear vehicle speed sensor connector. (TURBO model)
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G00917518Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the oil pan.
  23. Disconnect the duty solenoid connectors, and then disconnect the ATF temperature sensor from control valve body. (Non-TURBO model)
    Fig 8: Disconnecting ATF Temperature Sensor From Control Valve Body
    G00917519Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Disconnect control valve connector and transmission ground. (TURBO model)
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Control Valve Connector & Transmission Ground
    G00917520Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the harness assembly.
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