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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Removal

  1. Set up the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Remove the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >
  4. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  5. Disconnect the transmission connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Connector
    G03813752Courtesy 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 ATF drain plug after draining the ATF.
    • Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying ATF Drain Plug
    G03813753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the front, center, 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 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 crossmember.
  16. Remove the transmission rear crossmember bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
    G03813754Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lower the AT jack.
    NOTE: Do not separate the AT jack and transmission.
  18. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipe.
    NOTE: When removing the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose balls and springs used with retaining screws.
  19. Remove the front and torque converter turbine speed sensor.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor
    G03813755Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the rear vehicle speed sensor. (Turbo model)
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor (Turbo Model)
    G03813756Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Disconnect the connector from rear vehicle speed sensor. (Non-turbo model)
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector From Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor (Non-Turbo Model)
    G03813757Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the oil pan.
  23. Remove the duty solenoids connector and ATF temperature sensor. Remove the connectors from clip and disconnect the connectors. (Turbo model)
    Fig 7: Removing Duty Solenoids Connector And ATF Temperature Sensor (Turbo Model)
    G03813758Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Disconnect the harness connector and transmission ground terminal. (Non-turbo model)
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Harness Connector And Transmission Ground Terminal (Non-Turbo Model)
    G03813759Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the harness assembly.
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