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Transmission Control Device: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to A: REMOVAL . >
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to A: REMOVAL . >
  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 A: REMOVAL . >
  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: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bracket
    G00936495Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove control valve body assembly. < Ref. to A: REMOVAL . >
  11. Pull off the spring pin of manual plate.
    Fig 2: Pulling Off Spring Pin Of Manual Plate
    G00936496Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove bolts securing range select lever, then remove range 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: Identifying Range Select Lever, Manual Plate And Parking Rod
    G00936497Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the detention spring.
    Fig 4: Identifying Detention Spring
    G00936498Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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