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Transmission Control Device: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  2. Pull out the torque converter assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly.
  3. Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
  4. Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
  5. Remove the transmission hanger COMPL.
  6. Remove the control valve body assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Control Valve Body.
  7. Pull out the straight pin of manual plate.
    Fig 1: Pulling Straight Pin Of Manual Plate
    G05002847Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the bolts securing range select lever, and then remove the select lever, manual plate and parking rod.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the lips of press-fitted oil seal in the case.
    Fig 2: Identifying Range Select Lever, Manual Plate, Parking Rod And Bolt
    G07914964Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the detent spring.
    Fig 3: Identifying Detent Spring
    G05002849Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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