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Transmission Control Device: Removal

  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.
  4. Lift-up lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
  5. Disconnect the air breather hoses. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose. >
  6. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  7. Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
  8. Remove pitching stopper bracket.
  9. Remove the inhibitor switch.
    Fig 1: Removing Inhibitor Switch
    G03807680Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove control valve body assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Control Valve Body. >
  11. Pull off the spring pin of manual plate.
    Fig 2: Pulling Off Spring Pin Of Manual Plate
    G03807681Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove bolts securing range select lever, then remove range select lever, manual plate and parking rod.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the lips of the press-fitted oil seal in the case.
    Fig 3: Removing Range Select Lever, Manual Plate And Parking Rod
    G03807682Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the detention spring.
    Fig 4: Removing Detention Spring
    G03807683Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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