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Transmission Control Device: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
  4. Lift-up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then remove it from stay.
  5. Disconnect the air breather hose. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose. >
  6. Remove the inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  7. Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
  8. Remove the pitching stopper bracket.
  9. Remove the inhibitor switch.
    Fig 1: Removing Pitching Stopper Bracket>
    G03831525Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the control valve body assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Control Valve Body. >
  11. Pull out the straight pin of manual plate.
    Fig 2: Removing Control Valve Body Assembly
    G03831526Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the bolts securing select lever, and then remove the select lever, manual plate and parking rod.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the lips of press-fitted oil seal in the case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Range Selector Level
    G03831527Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the detention spring.
    Fig 4: Removing Detention Spring
    G03831528Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.