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2-4 Brake: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback, 2001 Subaru Legacy, 2001 Subaru Impreza, and 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly. See Torque Converter Clutch Assembly  .
  2. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing input shaft
    G02053377
  3. Disconnect transmission harness connector from stay.
    NOTE: Lift-up lever behind the connector and disconnect it from stay.
  4. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  5. Disconnect the air breather hose. See Air Breather Hose  .
  6. Remove the oil charger pipe. See REMOVAL  .
  7. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes with washers. See REMOVAL  .
  8. Remove rear vehicle speed sensor, and separate the transmission case and extension case. See REMOVAL  .
  9. Remove reduction driven gear.

    Without VTD: See Reduction Driven Gear  .

  10. Remove reduction driven gear.

    With VTD: See Reduction Driven Gear  .

  11. Separation of torque converter clutch case and transmission case sections
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal and bushing inside the torque converter clutch case by the oil pump cover.
    • Be careful not to lose the rubber seal.
    NOTE: Separate these cases while tapping lightly on the housing.
    Fig 2: Separating Of Torque Converter Clutch Case & Transmission Case
    G02053378
  12. Place two wooden blocks on the workbench, and stand the transmission case with its rear end facing down.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to scratch the rear mating surface of the transmission case.
    • Note that the parking rod and drive pinion protrude from the mating surface.
    Fig 3: Positioning Wooden Blocks On The Workbench
    G02053379
  13. Remove the oil pan and control valve body. See Control Valve Body Assembly  .
  14. Remove the oil pump housing.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to lose the total end play adjusting thrust washer.
    Fig 4: Removing Oil Pump Housing
    G02053380
  15. Remove 2-4 brake seal.
    Fig 5: Removing 2-4 Brake Seal
    G02053381
  16. Take out the high clutch and reverse clutch assembly. See High Clutch and Reverse Clutch  .
  17. Take out the front sun gear and the thrust bearing.
    Fig 6: Taking Out Front Sun Gear & Thrust Bearing
    G02053382
  18. Pull out leaf spring.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to bend leaf spring during removal.
    NOTE: Remove it while pressing down on lower leaf spring.
    Fig 7: Pulling Out Leaf Spring
    G02053383
  19. Remove snap ring and thrust needle bearing.
    Fig 8: Removing Snap Ring & Thrust Needle Bearing
    G02053384
  20. Take out retaining plate, drive plate and driven plate of 2-4 brake.
    Fig 9: Taking Out Retaining Plate, Drive Plate & Driven Plate Of 2-4 Brake
    G02053385
  21. Take out the thrust needle bearing, planetary gear assembly and the low clutch assembly.
    Fig 10: Taking Out Thrust Needle Bearing, Planetary Gear Assembly & Low Clutch Assembly
    G02053386
  22. Remove snap ring.
    Fig 11: Removing Snap Ring
    G02053387
  23. Take out 2-4 brake return spring.
    Fig 12: Taking Out 2-4 Brake Return Spring
    G02053388
  24. Take out 2-4 brake piston and piston retainer.
    CAUTION: When removing the brake piston 2-4 and piston retainer, be careful not to rub or bump them against the transmission case.
    Fig 13: Taking Out 2-4 Brake Piston & Piston Retainer
    G02053389
  25. Separate 2-4 brake piston and piston retainer.
    Fig 14: Separating 2-4 Brake Piston & Piston Retainer
    G02053390