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Pipe Assembly: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground terminal.
  2. Lift the vehicle and remove the jack-up plate.
    Fig 1: Removing Jack-Up Plate
    G01980945Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove one pipe joint at the center of gearbox, and connect a vinyl hose to the pipe and joint. Discharge the fluid by turning steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge the fluid similarly from the other pipe.
    CAUTION: Improper removal and installation of parts often causes fluid leak trouble. To prevent this, clean the surrounding portions before disassembly and reassembly, and pay special attention to keep dirt and other foreign matter from mating surfaces.
    Fig 2: Removing Pipe Joint At Center Of Gearbox
    G01980946Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the clamp E from pipes C and D.
    Fig 3: Removing Clamp E From Pipes C & D
    G01980947Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the pipe C &.D from the pipe (on the gearbox side).
    CAUTION:
    • When disconnecting pipe C & D, use two wrenches to prevent deformities.
    • Be careful to keep pipe connections free from foreign matter.
    Fig 4: Disconnect Pipe C & D From Pipe (On Gearbox Side)
    G01980948Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Non-TURBO model: 
    1. Remove the air intake duct. See REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
    2. Remove the bolt A.
    3. Disconnect the pipe C from the oil pump.
    4. Disconnect the pipe D from the return hose.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt.
    • To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Pipe D From Return Hose
    G01980949Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. TURBO model: 
    1. Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot.

      See REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct and REMOVAL , Air Cleaner.

    2. Remove the two bolts fixing pipe C and D.
    3. Remove the coolant filler tank.
      Fig 6: Removing Coolant Filler Tank
      G01980950Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Disconnect the pipe C from oil pump.
    5. Disconnect the pipe D from the return hose.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt.
    • To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Pipe D From Return Hose
    G01980951Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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