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Transmission Control Device: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
  4. Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then remove it from the stay.
  5. Disconnect the air breather hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose. >
  6. Remove the inhibitor switch connector from the 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. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Inhibitor Switch. >
  10. Remove the control valve body assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Control Valve Body. >
  11. Pull out the spring pin of manual plate.
    Fig 1: Pulling Out Manual Plate Spring Pin
    G07665814Courtesy 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 2: Range Select Lever, Bolt, Manual Plate And Parking Rod
    G07665815Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the detent spring.
    Fig 3: Detent Spring With Mounting Bolt
    G07665816Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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