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Transmission Control Device: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  3. Lift-up the lever on rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from stay.
  4. Disconnect the air breather hose. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose. >
  5. Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
  6. Remove the pitching stopper bracket.
  7. Remove the control valve body assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Control Valve Body. >
  8. Pull out the straight pin of manual plate.
    Fig 1: Removing Straight Pin Of Manual Plate
    G03831882Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the bolts securing select lever, and then remove the select lever, manual plate and parking rod.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the lips of press-fitted oil seal in the case.
    Fig 2: Removing Select Lever, Manual Plate And Parking Rod
    G03831883Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the detention spring.
    Fig 3: Removing Detention Spring
    G03831884Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.