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One-way Clutch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.>
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Input Shaft
    G02876121Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the air breather hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose.>
  5. Lift-up lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
  6. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  7. Remove the oil charger pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Charger Pipe.>
  8. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.>

  9. Separation of torque converter clutch case and transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Case.>
  10. Separate transmission case and extension case sections. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Extension Case.>
  11. Remove the reduction driven gear.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reduction Driven Gear.>

  12. Remove the reduction drive gear. (MPT model)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reduction Driven Gear.>

  13. Remove the center differential carrier. (VTD model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Differential Carrier.>
  14. Remove control valve assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Control Valve Body.>
  15. Remove the oil pump housing. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Pump.>
  16. Take out the high clutch and reverse clutch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , High Clutch and Reverse Clutch.>
  17. Take out the thrust needle bearing, planetary gear assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Planetary Gear and Low Clutch.>
  18. Take out 2-4 brake return spring, piston and piston retainer. < Ref. to REMOVAL , 2-4 Brake.>
  19. Pull out the leaf spring without folding.
    Fig 2: Removing Leaf Spring Without Folding
    G02876122Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove snap ring.
    Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
    G02876123Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Take out retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate and dish plate.
    Fig 4: Removing Retaining Plate
    G02876124Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Turn the transmission case upside down, and then take out the socket bolts while holding the one-way clutch inner race with hand.
    Fig 5: Removing Socket Bolts
    G02876125Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.