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Converter Case Cover: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  2. Remove the air breather hose. Refer to , REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose.
  3. Remove the oil pan and control valve body. Refer to , REMOVAL , Control Valve Body.
  4. Remove the transmission harness. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transmission Harness.
  5. Remove the extension case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Extension Case.
  6. Remove the rear drive shaft. Refer to , REMOVAL , Rear Drive Shaft.
  7. Remove the transfer clutch assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transfer Clutch.
  8. Remove the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear.
  9. Remove the intermediate case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Intermediate Case.
  10. Remove the forward clutch assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Forward Clutch Assembly.
  11. Remove the transmission case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transmission Case.
  12. Remove the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. Refer to , REMOVAL , Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley.
  13. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
  14. Remove the oil stopper plate and lubrication pipe.
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Stopper Plate Mounting Bolt
    G06654753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Flip over the converter case.
  16. Remove the oil pump chain cover and the oil pump chain. Refer to , REMOVAL , Oil Pump Chain.
  17. Remove the converter case cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Converter Case Cover Mounting Bolt
    G07913700Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the O-ring.
    Fig 3: Locating O-Ring
    G06654755Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the seal ring from converter case cover.
    Fig 4: Locating Seal Ring On Converter Case Cover
    G06654756Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.