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Transmission Control Device: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the input shaft.
  4. Lift-up the lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
  5. Disconnect the air breather hoses. Refer to REMOVAL .
  6. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  7. Wrap the nipple attached to the air breather hose around with a vinyl tape.
  8. Remove pitching stopper bracket.
  9. Remove the inhibitor switch.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector From Stay
    G00924347Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the control valve body assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  11. Pull off the straight pin of manual plate.
    Fig 2: Pulling Off Straight Pin Of Manual Plate
    G00924348Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the bolts securing select lever, then remove the 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 Select Lever, Manual Plate & Parking Rod
    G00924349Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the detention spring.
    Fig 4: Removing Detention Spring
    G00924350Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.