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Transmission Case: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  2. Remove the air breather hose. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose.
  3. Remove the transmission harness. Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Harness.
  4. Remove the secondary speed sensor. Ref. to REMOVAL , Secondary Speed Sensor.
  5. Remove the inhibitor switch. Ref. to REMOVAL , Inhibitor Switch.
  6. Remove the CVTF inlet pipe and CVTF outlet pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , CVTF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
  7. Remove the extension case. Ref. to REMOVAL , Extension Case.
  8. Remove the rear drive shaft. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Drive Shaft.
  9. Remove the transfer clutch assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Clutch.
  10. Remove the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear.
  11. Remove the intermediate case. Ref. to REMOVAL , Intermediate Case.
  12. Remove the forward clutch assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL , Forward Clutch Assembly.
  13. Remove the reduction driven gear. Ref. to REMOVAL , Reduction Driven Gear.
  14. Remove the oil pan and control valve body. Ref. to REMOVAL , Control Valve Body.
    NOTE: When removing the control valve body, also remove the pressure pipe If it is attached on the case.
    Fig 1: Locating Pressure Pipe
    G06654622Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the CVTF pipe using a tire lever etc.
    NOTE: Remove by hooking the stepped portion of CVTF pipe with a tire lever etc.
    Fig 2: Locating CVTF Pipe
    G06654623Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the transmission case.
    NOTE: The total number of transmission case mounting bolts is 15.
  17. Remove the O-ring of lubrication pipe.
    Fig 3: Locating O-Ring
    G06654624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the control device system. Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Control Device.