FixVault

Torque Converter Clutch Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch and oil pump shaft horizontally.
    NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the bushing inside the oil pump shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
    G00917626Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    NOTE: When the torque converter clutch assembly is removed, the input shaft will come out.
    Fig 2: Removing Input Shaft
    G00917627Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the oil pump shaft from torque converter clutch as necessary.