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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the front wheels.
  2. Fully open the front hood.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  4. Remove the collector cover.
    NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.
    1. Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
    2. Pull up the two points at the front (B) while moving them forward.
      Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
      G06651504Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT .
  6. Remove the 10 clips and detach the grille bracket.
    Fig 2: Locating Grille Bracket And Mounting Clips
    G06651507Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the air intake boot. Refer to AIR INTAKE BOOT .
  8. Disconnect the following connectors.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Harness Connectors And Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
    G07914714Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the transmission radio ground terminal.
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G07914715Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the air breather hose. Refer to , REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose.
  11. Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER .
  12. Remove the engine hanger rear.
    Fig 5: Identifying Engine Hanger Rear
    G06651947Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Separate the torque converter from drive plate.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to drop bolts into converter housing.
    • Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
    1. Remove the service hole plug.
    2. Remove the bolts which hold torque converter to drive plate.
    3. Remove the four bolts by rotating the crank pulley a little at a time.
    4. Make sure the torque converter moves freely by rotating with finger through the starter installation hole.
      Fig 6: Identifying Starter Installation Hole
      G06651948Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 7: Attaching ST To Converter Case
    G05002491Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Attach the ST to the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    ST 18360AA020 HANGER

    Fig 8: Attaching ST To Engine
    G06651950Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Lift up the vehicle.
  17. Remove the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
  18. Remove the front and rear exhaust pipes. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE . Refer to REAR EXHAUST PIPE .
  19. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 9: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the steering shaft universal joint. Refer to UNIVERSAL JOINT .
  21. Remove the ATF drain plug to drain ATF.
    Fig 10: Identifying Oil Pan And ATF Drain Plug
    G07914721Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the oil charge pipe.
    Fig 11: Identifying Oil Charge Pipe
    G06651953Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the connector from turbine speed sensor 1.
    Fig 12: Identifying Turbine Speed Sensor 1 Connector
    G06651954Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the turbine speed sensor 1 connector mounting bolt and rotate the sensor by 180°.
    CAUTION: Failure to follow this procedure may cause the interference between vehicle body and sensor while removing/installing transmission, and resulting in damage.
    Fig 13: Rotating Turbine Speed Sensor
    G06651955Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT .
  26. Remove the select cable. Refer to SELECT CABLE .
  27. Disconnect the ATF cooler inlet and outlet hose from the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipe.
    Fig 14: Identifying ATF Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe
    G06651956Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the front stabilizer bracket. Refer to FRONT STABILIZER .
  29. Remove the bolts which secure front ball joint to the housing. Refer to FRONT BALL JOINT .
  30. Pull out the drive shaft from transmission.
  31. Lower the vehicle.
  32. Remove the nuts connecting the engine mounting and the transmission main mounting bracket.
    Fig 15: Locating Engine Mounting And Transmission Main Mounting Bracket Nuts
    G06651957Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 16: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets
    G06651509Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Set the ST on the vehicle.
    CAUTION:
    • Set the ST so that the chain does not contact the sensor and other parts while hanging the engine.
    • Set the arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER) at the locations shown in the figure.

    ST1 99099AJ000 ENGINE HANGER

    ST2 99099AJ010 CHAIN BALANCER

    Fig 17: Identifying Special Tool Installation Position (1 Of 2)
    G06651959Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 18: Identifying Special Tool Installation Position (2 Of 2)
    G06651960Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Lift up the radiator approximately by 30 mm (1.2 in) and keep the position with cloth or other material placed under the radiator.
    Fig 19: Identifying Cloth Placed Under Radiator
    G07914730Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Lift the engine slightly and remove the engine mounting bolts.
    Fig 20: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
    G07914731Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. Remove the engine mounting nut and bolt to remove the engine mounting.
  38. Temporarily attach ST by using two bolts.

    ST 41099AJ010 SPECIAL TOOL H6

    Fig 21: Locating Engine Mounting Nut And Bolt
    G07914732Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  39. Lift up the engine unit high enough to install the bolt and nut to vehicle.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not lift up higher than enough level to install the ST to avoid damage to the hoses and pipes inside the engine room.
    • Do not tighten the nuts excessively, or the engine mounting bracket may be deformed.
    NOTE:
    • If it is difficult to pull out the stud bolt from transmission mounting bracket, shake the engine unit slightly while lifting up.
  40. Tighten the mounting bolts on the engine side.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 22: Locating Transmission Mounting Bracket Mounting Stud Bolt
    G07914733Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  41. Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER).
  42. Remove the transmission main mounting bracket.
    NOTE: First, remove the transmission mounting bracket on the right side of vehicle, and then tilt the engine unit to remove the left transmission mounting bracket.
    Fig 23: Locating Transmission Mounting Bracket With Bolts
    G06651964Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  43. Remove the transmission mounting bolt (upper side).
    Fig 24: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nut (Upper Side)
    G06651965Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  44. Set the ST (ENGINE HANGER) again to loosen the chain sling.
  45. Lift up the vehicle.
  46. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
    Fig 25: Positioning Transmission Jack Under Transmission
    G06651966Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  47. Remove the rear crossmember from the vehicle.
  48. Lower the transmission rear end (dust cover rear end).
    Fig 26: Locating Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
    G06651991Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: When lowering the transmission rear end, be careful not to let the converter case and steering mechanical parts contact each other.
    NOTE: Lower the transmission rear end by approx. 80 mm (3.1 in) (reference).
  49. Rotate the handle of ST (ENGINE HANGER) to apply tension to the chain sling.
  50. Remove the transmission mounting bolt and nut (lower side).
    Fig 27: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nut (Lower Side)
    G06651968Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  51. Remove the transmission.
  52. Remove the cushion rubber from the transmission.
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