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Control Valve

  1. Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.
  2. Secure the gearbox removed from vehicle in a vise using ST.
    CAUTION: Using the ST, secure the gearbox assembly in a vise as shown in the figure. Do not secure the gearbox without this ST.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: STAND (926200000) 

    ST2: BOSS D (34199AG000) 

    Fig 1: Securing Gearbox Assembly In Vise
    G10297991Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: SPANNER (926230000) 

    Fig 2: Loosening Lock Nut
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  4. Loosen the adjusting screw, and remove the spring and sleeve.
  5. Remove the guide chip. (Model with guide chip only)
  6. Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts Securing Valve Assembly
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  7. Carefully draw out the input shaft and remove the valve assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Valve Assembly
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  8. Put a vinyl tape around the spline portion, and slide the dust cover to remove.
    Fig 5: Removing Dust Cover
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  9. Using a press, remove the pinion & valve assembly from valve housing.
    Fig 6: Removing Pinion & Valve Assembly From Valve Housing
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  10. Using the ST and a press, remove the bushing and oil seal from the valve housing.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not apply a force to the end surface of valve housing.
    • Do not reuse the oil seal after removal.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: INSTALLER & REMOVER (34199AG090) 

    Fig 7: Removing Bushing And Oil Seal From Valve Housing
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  11. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring, valve, oil seal and back-up washer.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the pinion and valve assembly.
    Fig 8: Removing Snap Ring, Valve, Oil Seal And Back-Up Washer
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