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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Open the front hood and support with the hood stay.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  4. Remove the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber .>
  5. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler .>

  6. Remove the air intake chamber stay. (Non-turbo model)
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Chamber Stay (Non-Turbo Model)
    G05002477Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the following connectors.
    1. Transmission harness connectors
      Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Harness Connectors
      G04994044Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Transmission ground terminal
  8. Remove the starter.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter .>

  9. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 3: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G04994045Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Separate the torque converter clutch assembly from the drive plate.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the attachment bolt.
    • Be careful not to drop the removed bolt into the converter case.
    1. Remove the V-belt covers.
    2. Remove the service hole plug.
    3. Remove the bolts which hold the torque converter clutch assembly to the drive plate.
    4. Remove all the bolts by gradually rotating the crank sprocket to the same direction as the engine rotates.
      Fig 4: Separating Torque Converter Clutch Assembly From Drive Plate
      G05002480Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 5: Attaching ST To Converter Case
    G05002481Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the ATF level gauge.
    CAUTION: Plug the opening to prevent entry of foreign particles into transmission fluid.
    Fig 6: Identifying ATF Level Gauge
    G05002482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the throttle body.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Throttle Body .>

  14. Remove the pitching stopper bracket.
  15. Set the ST.

    ST 41099AC000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY

    Fig 7: Identifying Engine Support Assy
    G04994049Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 8: Identifying Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine Bolts
    G05002484Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lift up the vehicle.
  18. Remove the under cover.
  19. Remove the front, center and rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Non-turbo model)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe .> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler .>

  20. Remove the center and rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Turbo model)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe .> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler .>

  21. Remove the drain plug (ATF) to drain ATF.
    Fig 9: Removing Drain Plug (ATF) To Drain ATF
    G05657563Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from the pipes of transmission side, and remove the ATF level gauge guide.
    Fig 10: Removing ATF Level Gauge Guide
    G05657564Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the propeller shaft.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft .>

  24. Remove the shift select cable.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Select Cable.>

  25. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the transverse link.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting/Connecting Stabilizer Link From/To Transverse Link
    G04994053Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the bolt securing the ball joint of the transverse link to the housing.
    Fig 12: Locating Ball Joint Bolt
    G04994054Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Pull out the front drive shaft from the transmission.
    1. Face the letters "AT" on the ST to the transmission side.

      ST 28399SA000 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER

      Fig 13: Identifying Drive Shaft Remover
      G05657567Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the ST between the transmission and front drive shaft.
      NOTE: Set the protrusion of the ST to the torque converter clutch housing.

      ST 28399SA000 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER

      Fig 14: Identifying Drive Shaft Remover
      G05657568Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Hold the joint portion (AARi) of the front drive shaft by hand and extract the housing from the transmission by pressing it outside.
  28. Remove the bolts which secure the housing cover.
  29. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 15: Identifying Bolts And Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G05002488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Place a transmission jack below the transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
  31. Remove the transmission rear crossmember from the vehicle.
    Fig 16: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember
    G05326554Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. While lowering the transmission jack gradually, fully retract the engine support, and then tilt the engine rearward.
  33. Remove the transmission.
    CAUTION: Remove the transmission and torque converter as a single unit from engine.
    Fig 17: Removing/Installing Transmission
    G05002490Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Remove the rear cushion rubber from transmission.
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