Torque Converter Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. Refer to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
Pull out the torque converter and oil pump shaft horizontally.
NOTE:
- Be sure not to scratch the inside of bushing in oil pump shaft.
- Be careful that the oil pump shaft may drawn out simultaneously.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Assembly
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the oil pump shaft from torque converter as necessary.