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Front Reduction Drive Gear: 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 primary speed sensor. Refer to , REMOVAL , Primary Speed Sensor.
  6. Remove the extension case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Extension Case.
  7. Remove the rear drive shaft. Refer to , REMOVAL , Rear Drive Shaft.
  8. Remove the transfer clutch assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transfer Clutch.
  9. Remove the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear.
  10. Remove the intermediate case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Intermediate Case.
  11. Remove the forward clutch assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Forward Clutch Assembly.
  12. Remove the transmission case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transmission Case.
  13. Remove the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. Refer to , REMOVAL , Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley.
  14. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
  15. Remove the converter case cover. Refer to , REMOVAL , Converter Case Cover.
  16. Remove the front reduction drive gear and front reduction driven gear together.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Reduction Drive Gear And Front Reduction Driven Gear
    G06654766Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the seal ring.
    Fig 2: Locating Seal Ring
    G06654756Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.