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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 food stay.
  3. Collect the refrigerant from the A/C system. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure. >
  4. Release the fuel pressure.

    < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >

  5. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  7. 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. >

  8. Remove the under cover.
  9. Remove the radiator from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator. >
  10. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.
  11. Remove the air intake chamber stay.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Chamber Stay
    G04997596Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
    1. Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
    2. Rear oxygen sensor connector
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector
      G05017029Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Engine ground cable
      Fig 4: Identifying Engine Ground Cable
      G04997598Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Engine harness connectors
      Fig 5: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
      G04997788Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Generator connector and terminal
      Fig 6: Identifying Generator Connector And Terminal
      G05017032Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. A/C compressor connector
      Fig 7: Locating A/C Compressor Connector
      G04992488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    7. Power steering switch connector
      Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Switch Connector
      G04997602Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the following hoses.
    1. Brake booster vacuum hose
      Fig 9: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
      G04997603Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
  14. Remove the power steering pump.
    1. Remove the front side V-belts. < Ref. to FRONT SIDE BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
    2. Remove the bolts which secure the power steering pump to the bracket.
      Fig 10: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
      G04997328Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  15. Remove the front and center exhaust pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  16. Disconnect the ground cable.
  17. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 11: Locating Transmission Nuts And Bolts Location
    G04997608Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.
    Fig 12: Locating Crossmember Nuts
    G04997609Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate. (AT model)
    1. Lower the vehicle.
    2. Remove the service hole plug.
    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 13: Removing Torque Converter Clutch Bolts
      G04997610Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 14: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G04997611Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Disconnect the fuel hoses from fuel pipe.
    1. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery line by pushing the ST in the direction of the arrow.

      ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.
    WARNING:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
      Fig 15: Pushing ST (42099AE000) In Fuel Delivery Line
      G05017041Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 16: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G04997613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. 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 17: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
    G05017043Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
  24. 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 18: Locating Transmission Bolts Location
      G04997615Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Attach the ST to the converter case. (AT model)

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 19: Attaching ST (498277200) To Converter Case
    G04997616Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. 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.
  27. Remove the front cushion rubbers.
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