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Engine Assembly: Removal

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  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Open the front hood fully and support with the front hood stay.
  3. Remove the collector cover.
  4. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure. >
  5. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
  6. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  7. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G03830463Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >

  9. Remove the radiator from vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator. >
  10. Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , V-belt. >
  11. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Hose and Tube. >
  12. Disconnect the following connectors:
    1. Engine ground terminals
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Engine Ground Terminals
      G03830464Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Engine harness connectors
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors
      G03830465Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Generator connector, terminal and A/C compressor connector
    4. Power steering switch connector
  13. Disconnect the following hoses.
    1. Brake booster vacuum hose
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
      G03830466Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    3. Pressure regulator vacuum hose
  14. Remove the power steering pump from bracket.
    NOTE: Do not disconnect the hose and pipe from pump body.
    Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Pump From Bracket
    G03830467Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
      Fig 6: Placing Power Steering Pump
      G03830468Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Lift-up the vehicle.
  16. Remove the under cover.
  17. Remove the front exhaust pipe.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >

    NOTE: Be careful not to let the front exhaust pipe interfere with water pipes on engine side.
  18. Remove the ground cable.
    Fig 7: Removing Ground Cable
    G03830469Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 8: Locating Bolts And Nuts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G03830470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.
    Fig 9: Locating Nuts Installing Front Cushion Rubber Onto Front Crossmember
    G03830471Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate.
    1. Lower the vehicle.
    2. Remove the service hole plug (A).
    3. Remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    4. Remove other bolts while rotating the engine using a socket wrench.
    Fig 10: Removing Bolts Holding Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate
    G03830472Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 11: Removing Pitching Stopper
    G03830473Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose.
    1. Disconnect the connector of fuel pipe by pushing the ST in the direction of the arrow.

      ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from pipe.
    CAUTION:
    • Catch fuel from the hose into container.
    • Disconnect the hose with its end wrapped with cloth to prevent fuel from splashing.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Connector Of Fuel Pipe Using Special Tool
    G03830474Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
  25. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
    CAUTION: Doing this is very important because the transmission lowers for its own weight. This work is also of great importance for facilitating reinstallation.
    Fig 13: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
    G03830475Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
  26. Separation of engine and transmission:
    1. Remove the starter. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter. >
    2. Remove the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 14: Locating Bolts Holding Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G03830476Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Set the ST to torque converter clutch case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 15: Setting Stopper Set ST 498277200 To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G03830477Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the engine from vehicle.
    1. Slightly raise the engine.
    2. Raise the transmission with garage jack.
    3. Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.
    4. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
  29. Remove the front cushion rubbers.
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