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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Remove the air intake boot assembly, (non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Boot. >
  4. Remove the intercooler. (turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  5. Disconnect the transmission harness connector.
    Fig 1: Transmission Harness Connector
    G07665524Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the pitching stopper. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System. >
  7. Remove the transmission harness connector from stay.
  8. Lift up the vehicle.
  9. Clean the transmission exterior.
  10. Remove the drain plug (ATF) to drain ATF.
    CAUTION: Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been long idle running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  11. Tighten the drain plug (ATF).
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Oil Pan And Drain Plug (ATF)
    G07665525Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the center exhaust pipe, (non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  13. Remove the center exhaust pipe, (turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  14. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 3: Heat Shield Cover
    G07665526Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the propeller shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
  16. Place the transmission jack under the transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the cross.
  17. Remove the transmission rear crossmember bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
    G07665527Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Lower the transmission jack.
    NOTE: Do not separate the transmission jack and transmission.
  19. Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe.
    CAUTION: When removing the ATF cooler outlet pipe, be careful not to lose the ball and spring used together with the retaining screw.
  20. Remove the front vehicle speed sensor and torque converter turbine speed sensor.
    Fig 5: Front Vehicle Speed Sensor And Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor
    G07665528Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the oil pan.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter such as dust or dirt to enter the oil pan.
  22. Disconnect the control valve connector and transmission ground terminal.
    Fig 6: Control Valve Connector And Transmission Ground Terminal
    G07665529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the transmission harness assembly.
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