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Transmission Control Device: Removal

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  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  3. Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
  4. Disconnect the air breather hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose. >
  5. Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
  6. Remove the pitching stopper bracket.
  7. Remove the control valve body assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Control Valve Body. >
  8. Pull out the straight pin of manual plate.
    Fig 1: Pulling Out Straight Pin Of Manual Plate
    G05002847Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. 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 2: Identifying Bolts Securing Select Lever, Select Lever, Manual Plate And Parking Rod
    G05668969Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the detent spring.
    Fig 3: Identifying Detent Spring
    G05002849Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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