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Converter Case: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. Refer to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  2. Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Input Shaft
    G05002575Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
  5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Harness And Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G06337290Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the air breather hose. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose.
  7. Remove the oil charge pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe.
  8. Remove the ATF inlet and outlet pipes. Refer to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
  9. Remove the converter case alignment bolt, and then separate the transmission case and converter case by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal and bushing in the converter case with the oil pump cover.
    • Do not loosen the rubber seal.
      Fig 3: Identifying Transmission And Converter Case
      G05956095Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the seal pipe.
    Fig 4: Identifying Seal Pipe
    G06337292Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the front differential assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly.
  12. Remove the oil seal from converter case.