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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Removal

  1. Set up the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G03807376Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the air cleaner case. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
  4. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  5. Disconnect the transmission connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Connector
    G03807377Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the pitching stopper. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System. >
  7. Remove the transmission connector from stay.
  8. Lift-up the vehicle.
  9. Clean the transmission exterior.
  10. Drain the ATF completely.
    NOTE: Tighten the drain plug (ATF) after draining the ATF.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Tightening Drain Plug (ATF)
    G03807378Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the front, center and rear exhaust pipes and muffler. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
  12. Remove the center, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
  13. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  14. Remove the propeller shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
  15. Place the transmission jack under transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack don't touch the oil pan.
  16. Remove the transmission rear crossmember bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
    G03807379Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lower the AT jack.
    NOTE: Do not separate the AT jack and transmission.
  18. Remove the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipe.
    CAUTION: When removing the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose balls and springs used with retaining screws.
  19. Remove the front and rear vehicle speed sensor and torque converter turbine speed sensor.
    Fig 5: Removing Front And Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor And Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor
    G03807380Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Disconnect the rear vehicle speed sensor connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G03807381Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the oil pan.
  22. Disconnect the harness connector and transmission ground terminal.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Harness Connector And Transmission Ground Terminal
    G03807382Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the transmission harness assembly.
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