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Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  3. Remove the transmission harness connector from stay.
  4. Remove the ATF AT inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  5. Separate the converter case and transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Converter Case. >
  6. Remove the drive pinion shaft mounting bolts, and then remove the drive pinion shaft assembly from oil pump cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Pinion Shaft Mounting Bolts
    G05022351Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the oil pump cover from AT main case. < Ref. to OIL PUMP COVER . >