Transmission Control Device: 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.

Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.
NOTE:
- Extract the torque converter clutch horizontally. Be careful not to scratch the bushing inside the oil pump shaft.
- Note that oil pump shaft also comes out.
Remove the input shaft.
Disconnect transmission harness connector from stay.
NOTE: Lift-up lever behind the connector and disconnect it from stay.
Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
Disconnect the air breather hoses. See Air Breather Hose .
Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
Remove pitching stopper bracket.
Remove the inhibitor switch.

Fig 1: Removing Inhibitor Switch
Prepare a block of wood. Turn the transmission case over, and support it with the block of wood.
NOTE: Turn the transmission case in the direction the inhibitor switch was installed.
Remove the oil pan.
NOTE: Use a scraper to remove oil pan.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan
Remove control valve body assembly. See Control Valve Body Assembly .
Pull off the straight pin of manual lever.

Fig 3: Pulling Off Straight Pin Of Manual Lever
Remove bolts securing select lever, then remove select lever, manual lever and parking rod.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the lips of the press-fitted oil seal in the case.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts Securing Select Lever, Select Lever, Manual Lever & Parking Rod
Remove the detention spring.

Fig 5: Removing Detention Spring