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Transmission Case: Removal

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  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 transmission harness. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transmission Harness.
  4. Remove the secondary speed sensor. Refer to , REMOVAL , Secondary Speed Sensor.
  5. Remove the inhibitor switch. Refer to , REMOVAL , Inhibitor Switch.
  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 reduction driven gear. Refer to , REMOVAL , Reduction Driven Gear.
  13. Remove the oil pan and control valve body. Refer to , REMOVAL , Control Valve Body.
    NOTE: When removing the control valve body, also remove the pressure pipe If it is attached on the case.
    Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Pipe On Case
    G06654622Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the CVTF pipe using a tire lever etc.
    NOTE: Remove by hooking the stepped portion of CVTF pipe with a tire lever etc.
    Fig 2: Identifying CVTF Pipe And Tire Lever
    G07913567Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the transmission case.
    NOTE: The total number of transmission case mounting bolts is 15.
  16. Remove the O-ring of lubrication pipe.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Case Mounting Bolts (View 1 Of 2)
    G06654624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the control device system. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transmission Control Device.
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