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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)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >

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

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >

  6. Remove the intercooler. (TURBO model)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >

  7. Remove the air cleaner case stay. (Non-TURBO model)
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay (Non-Turbo Model)
    G03750381Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the following connectors.
    1. Transmission harness connector
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Harness Connector And Transmission Ground Terminal
      G03750382Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Transmission ground terminal
  9. Remove the starter.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter. >

  10. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 3: Removing Pitching Stopper
    G03750383Courtesy 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: Separating Torque Converter Clutch From Drive Plate
      G03750384Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the ST to torque converter clutch case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 5: Installing Stopper Set ST498277200 To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G03750385Courtesy 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
    G03750386Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Set the ST.

    ST 41099AA000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY

    Fig 7: Setting Engine Support Assy ST41099AA000
    G03750387Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the bolts which hold the right upper side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolts
    G03750388Courtesy 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)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >, < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > and < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >

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

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >, < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > and < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >

  20. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
    Fig 9: Removing Heat Shield Cover
    G03750389Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Drain ATF to remove the ATF drain plug.
    Fig 10: Removing ATF Drain Plug
    G03750390Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from pipes of transmission side, and remove the ATF level gauge guide.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Pipes Of Transmission Side
    G03750391Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the propeller shaft.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >

  24. Remove the shift select cable.< Ref. 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 12: Removing Bolt
    G03750392Courtesy 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 13: Removing Spring Pins
    G03750393Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Pull the front drive shaft out of transmission.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Drive Shaft. >

    ST 28399SA000 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER

    Fig 14: Pulling Front Drive Shaft Out Of Transmission Using Drive Shaft Remover ST28399SA000
    G03750394Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. 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.
    Fig 15: Removing Nuts
    G03750395Courtesy 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 16: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember From Vehicle
    G03750396Courtesy 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 17: Moving Transmission And Torque Converter As Unit Away From Engine
    G03750397Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Separate the transmission assembly and rear cushion rubber.
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