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Automatic Transmission Unit: Disassembly

  1. Removal of refill plug
    1. Remove the refill plug.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the refill plug.
  2. Removal of transmission control shaft lever RH
    1. Remove the nut, spring washer, and transmission control shaft lever RH from the neutral start switch Assembly.
      Fig 1: Removing Transmission Control Shaft Lever RH
      G10214410Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Removal of neutral start switch Assembly
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to bend the tab of the lock washer.
    2. Remove the nut and lock washer.
    3. Remove the bolt and neutral start switch Assembly from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Be sure to keep the manual valve lever shaft from rotating before installation of the neutral start switch Assembly so as to prevent the detent spring from being detached from the manual valve lever shaft.
      Fig 2: Removing Neutral Start Switch Assembly
      G10214411Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Removal of oil cooler tube union
    1. Remove 2 oil cooler tube unions from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 3: Removing Oil Cooler Tube Unions From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G10214412Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Removal of transmission revolution sensor
    1. Remove 2 bolts and 2 transmission revolution sensors from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the 2 transmission revolution sensors.
      Fig 4: Locating Transmission Revolution Sensor Bolts
      G10214413Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Removal of automatic transmission breather tube
    1. Remove 2 bolts to remove the automatic transmission breather tube from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 5: Locating Automatic Transmission Breather Tube Bolts
      G10214414Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Removal of automatic transmission case plug
    1. Remove 5 automatic transmission case plugs from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
    2. Remove 5 O-rings from the 5 automatic transmission case plugs.
      Fig 6: Locating Automatic Transmission Case Plugs
      G10214415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the automatic transmission case plug from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly using a TORX socket wrench T55.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the automatic transmission case plug.
      Fig 7: Locating Automatic Transmission Case Plug O-Ring
      G10214416Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Removal of automatic transmission housing
    1. Remove 10 bolts to remove the automatic transmission housing from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 8: Locating Automatic Transmission Housing Bolts
      G10214417Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Removal of extension housing dust deflector
    1. Use a brass bar and a hammer to lightly tap the extension housing dust deflector and remove it from the extension housing Sub-Assembly.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the extension housing Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 9: Tapping Extension Housing Dust Deflector
      G10214418Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Removal of extension housing Sub-Assembly
    1. Remove the 6 bolts.
      Fig 10: Locating Extension Housing Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G10214419Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the extension housing Sub-Assembly from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 11: Removing Extension Housing Sub-Assembly From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G10214420Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of the extension housing Sub-Assembly and the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it. *1
  11. Removal of transmission case adapter radial ball bearing
    1. Remove the snap ring from the extension housing Sub-Assembly.
    2. Remove the transmission case adapter radial ball bearing from the extension housing Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 12: Removing Snap Ring From Extension Housing Sub-Assembly
      G10214421Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Removal of automatic transmission extension housing oil seal
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the automatic transmission extension housing oil seal from the extension housing Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 13: Removing Automatic Transmission Extension Housing Oil Seal From Extension Housing Sub-Assembly
      G10214422Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the extension housing Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
  13. Removal of output shaft thrust bearing
    1. Remove the snap ring from the output shaft of the rear planetary gear Assembly.
    2. Remove the rear output shaft thrust bearing race, output shaft thrust bearing, and output shaft thrust bearing race.
      Fig 14: Removing Snap Ring From Output Shaft Of Rear Planetary Gear Assembly
      G10214423Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Removal of automatic transmission oil pan Sub-Assembly
    CAUTION: Be careful not to turn the transmission to prevent the valve body from becoming dirty with foreign substances accumulating at the bottom of the oil pan.
    1. Use a 5-mm {0.2-in} socket hexagon wrench to remove the overflow plug and gasket.
    2. Remove the drain plug and the gasket.
    3. Remove 20 bolts to remove the automatic transmission oil pan Sub-Assembly and automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
      Fig 15: Locating Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G10214424Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove 3 transmission oil cleaner magnets from the automatic transmission oil pan Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 16: Removing Transmission Oil Cleaner Magnets From Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Sub-Assembly
      G10214425Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Check the particles in the automatic transmission oil pan Sub-Assembly.
      1. If metallic fragments are found, collect them using the removed transmission oil cleaner magnets. Carefully inspect foreign substances or particles in the automatic transmission oil pan Sub-Assembly and on the transmission oil cleaner magnets to check for normal wear at the automatic transmission Assembly.

        Steel (magnetic): worn bearing, gear, and clutch plate

        Brass (non-magnetic): worn bushing

  15. Removal of valve body oil strainer Assembly
    1. Remove 4 bolts to remove the valve body oil strainer Assembly from the transmission valve body Assembly.
      Fig 17: Locating Valve Body Oil Strainer Assembly Bolts
      G10214426Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the valve body oil strainer Assembly.
      Fig 18: Removing O-Ring From Valve Body Oil Strainer Assembly
      G10214427Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Removal of transmission wire
    1. Remove the bolt and hydraulic pressure sensor clamp, then disconnect the ATF hydraulic pressure sensor.
      Fig 19: Locating Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Clamp Bolt
      G10214428Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the bolt to remove the clamp from the valve body Assembly.
    3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the clamp.
      Fig 20: Locating Valve Body Assembly Clamp Bolt
      G10214429Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Disconnect the 9 solenoid valve connectors.
      NOTE: Use a thin-tipped flat tip screwdriver for the connector indicated by the white arrow to disconnect the control solenoid connector.
      Fig 21: Locating Solenoid Valve Connectors
      G08554372Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Remove the bolt, then pull out the transmission wire.
      Fig 22: Locating Transmission Wire Bolt
      G10214431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Remove the O-ring from the transmission wire.
      Fig 23: Removing O-Ring From Transmission Wire
      G10214432Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Removal of transmission valve body Assembly
    1. Remove the bolt, detent spring cover, and detent spring from the transmission valve body Assembly.
      Fig 24: Locating Transmission Valve Body Assembly Bolt
      G10214433Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove 19 bolts to remove the transmission valve body Assembly from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 25: Locating Transmission Valve Body Assembly Bolts
      G10214434Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the manual valve connecting rod Sub-Assembly from the manual valve lever Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 26: Removing Manual Valve Connecting Rod Sub-Assembly From Manual Valve Lever Sub-Assembly
      G10214435Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Removal of transmission case gasket
    1. Remove 3 transmission case gaskets from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 27: Removing Transmission Case Gaskets
      G10214436Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Removal of brake drum gasket
    1. Remove 3 brake drum gaskets from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 28: Removing Brake Drum Gaskets
      G10214437Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Removal of check ball body
    1. Remove the check ball body and compression spring from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 29: Removing Check Ball Body
      G10214438Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Removal of C-2 accumulator piston
    1. Blow compressed air into the oil hole and remove the C-2 accumulator piston and spring from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      CAUTION: Be careful as the C-3 and B-3 accumulator pistons may jump out.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the C-2 accumulator piston.
      Fig 30: Removing O-Rings From C-2 Accumulator Piston
      G10214439Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring and spring Sub-Assembly from the C-2 accumulator piston.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the C-2 accumulator piston.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
      Fig 31: Removing Snap Ring And Spring Sub-Assembly From C-2 Accumulator Piston
      G10214440Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Removal of B-3 accumulator piston
    1. Blow compressed air into the oil hole and remove the B-3 accumulator piston and spring from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      CAUTION: Be careful as the C-3 accumulator piston may jump out.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the B-3 accumulator piston.
    3. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring and spring Sub-Assembly from the B-3 accumulator piston.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the B-3 accumulator piston.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
      Fig 32: Removing Ring And Spring Sub-Assembly From B-3 Accumulator Piston
      G10214441Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Removal of C-3 accumulator piston
    1. Blow compressed air into the oil hole and remove the C-3 accumulator piston and 2 springs from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the C-3 accumulator piston.
      Fig 33: Removing C-3 Accumulator Piston
      G10214442Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Removal of B-1 accumulator valve
    1. Remove the B-1 accumulator valve and spring from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 34: Removing B-1 Accumulator Valve And Spring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G10214443Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Removal of parking lock pole bracket
    1. Remove 3 bolts to remove the parking lock pole bracket from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 35: Removing Parking Lock Pole Bracket Bolts
      G10214444Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Removal of parking lock rod Sub-Assembly
    1. Remove the parking lock rod Sub-Assembly from the manual valve lever Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 36: Removing Parking Lock Rod Sub-Assembly
      G10214445Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Removal of parking lock pole shaft
    1. Pull out the parking lock pole shaft from the front side and remove the parking lock pole and torsion spring.
      Fig 37: Removing Parking Lock Pole Shaft
      G10214446Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the E-ring from the parking lock pole shaft.
  28. Removal of manual valve lever Sub-Assembly
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver and a hammer to disconnect the spacer and remove it from the manual valve lever shaft.
      Fig 38: Removing Manual Valve Lever Sub-Assembly
      G10214447Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the manual valve lever shaft.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Use a 3-mm pin punch and hammer to pull out the spring pin.
      NOTE: Pull out the spring pin slowly to prevent it from dropping in the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
    3. Pull out the manual valve lever shaft from the case and remove the manual valve lever Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 39: Driving Out Spring Pin
      G10214448Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Removal of manual valve lever shaft oil seal
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the 2 manual valve lever shaft oil seals from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 40: Removing Manual Valve Lever Shaft Oil Seals
      G10214449Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
  30. Setting of automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly
    1. Place the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly on a pipe or tube approx. 125 mm {4.92 in} in inner diameter.
      CAUTION: Place it on a level surface.
      Fig 41: Placing Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly On Pipe
      G08554579Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Removal of oil pump Assembly
    1. Remove the 9 bolts.
      Fig 42: Locating Oil Pump Assembly Bolts
      G08554580Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the oil pump Assembly from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 43: Removing Oil Pump Assembly From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G10214452Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the oil pump Assembly and automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    3. Remove No. 1 thrust bearing race from the oil pump Assembly.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the oil pump Assembly.
      Fig 44: Removing No. 1 Thrust Bearing Race And O-Ring From Oil Pump Assembly
      G10214453Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Remove the 3 oil seal rings from the oil pump.
      Fig 45: Removing Oil Seal Rings From Oil Pump
      G08554583Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Use the SST to remove the oil seal from the oil pump.

      SST 398527700

      Fig 46: Removing Oil Seal From Oil Pump
      G08554584Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Removal of clutch drum & input shaft Assembly
    1. Remove the clutch drum and input shaft Assembly from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 47: Removing Clutch Drum And Input Shaft Assembly
      G10214456Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the clutch drum thrust washer, thrust needle roller bearing, input shaft front thrust bearing race, and input shaft front thrust needle roller bearing from the clutch drum & input shaft Assembly.
      Fig 48: Removing Clutch Drum Thrust Washer And Thrust Needle Roller Bearings
      G10214457Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Removal of No. 2 one-way clutch Assembly
    1. Remove the No. 2 one-way clutch Assembly and input shaft clutch drum thrust washer from the clutch drum & input shaft Assembly.
      Fig 49: Removing No. 2 One-Way Clutch Assembly
      G10214458Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Support clutch drum & input shaft Assembly
    1. Place the oil pump Assembly on the torque converter Assembly, then place the clutch drum & input shaft Assembly on the oil pump Assembly.
      Fig 50: Placing Oil Pump Assembly On Torque Converter Assembly
      G10214459Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Removal of reverse clutch hub Sub-Assembly
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring from the reverse clutch piston Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 51: Removing Snap Ring From Reverse Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly
      G10214460Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the reverse clutch piston Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the reverse clutch hub Sub-Assembly from the reverse clutch drum Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 52: Removing Reverse Clutch Hub Sub-Assembly From Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly
      G10214461Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Removal of reverse clutch reaction sleeve
    1. Remove the reverse clutch reaction sleeve from the reverse clutch hub Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 53: Removing Reverse Clutch Reaction Sleeve From Reverse Clutch Hub Sub-Assembly
      G10214462Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. Removal of No. 3 clutch disc
    1. Remove the clutch cushion plate, reverse clutch flange, 4 No. 3 clutch discs, and 3 No. 3 clutch plates from the reverse clutch hub Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 54: Removing No. 3 Clutch Disc
      G10214463Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  38. Removal of forward clutch hub Sub-Assembly
    1. Remove the forward clutch hub Sub-Assembly and No. 3 clutch hub thrust washer from the reverse clutch drum Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 55: Removing Forward Clutch Hub Sub-Assembly
      G10214464Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the 2 thrust needle roller bearings and No. 2 thrust bearing race from the forward clutch hub Assembly.
      Fig 56: Removing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing And No. 2 Thrust Bearing Race
      G10214465Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  39. Removal of coast clutch hub Sub-Assembly
    1. Remove the coast clutch hub Sub-Assembly from the reverse clutch drum Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 57: Removing Coast Clutch Hub Sub-Assembly
      G10214466Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  40. Removal of No. 4 one-way clutch Assembly
    1. Remove the No. 4 one-way clutch Assembly and No. 2 clutch hub thrust washer from the coast clutch hub Assembly.
      Fig 58: Removing No. 4 One-Way Clutch Assembly
      G10214467Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  41. Removal of No. 1 clutch disc (forward clutch disc)
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring.
      Fig 59: Removing Snap Ring
      G10214468Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the input shaft.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the forward clutch flange, 4 No. 1 clutch discs, 4 No. 1 clutch plates, and clutch cushion plate from the input shaft.
      Fig 60: Removing Forward Clutch Components
      G10214469Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  42. Removal of No. 4 clutch disc (coast clutch disc)
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring.
      Fig 61: Removing Snap Ring
      G10214470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the forward clutch piston Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the coast clutch flange, 4 No. 4 clutch discs, 4 No. 4 clutch plates from the forward clutch piston Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 62: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly Components
      G10214471Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  43. Removal of input shaft
    1. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing and input shaft rear thrust bearing race from the input shaft.
      Fig 63: Removing Input Shaft Thrust Needle Roller Bearing And Input Shaft Rear Thrust Bearing Race
      G10214472Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the input shaft from the reverse clutch drum Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 64: Removing Input Shaft From Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly
      G10214473Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  44. Removal of clutch drum oil seal ring
    1. Remove the 4 clutch drum oil seal rings from the input shaft.
      Fig 65: Removing Clutch Drum Oil Seal Rings
      G10214474Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  45. Removal of No. 1 clutch balancer
    1. Place the SST on the No. 1 clutch balancer and press the forward clutch return spring Sub-Assembly using a press.

      SST 09387-00110

    2. Remove the snap ring.
      Fig 66: Removing Snap Ring
      G08554604Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove No. 1 clutch balancer and forward clutch return spring Sub-Assembly from the input shaft.
      Fig 67: Removing No. 1 Clutch Balancer And Forward Clutch Return Spring Sub-Assembly From Input Shaft
      G10214476Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the D-ring from the No. 1 clutch balancer.
      Fig 68: Removing D-Ring From No. 1 Clutch Balancer
      G10214477Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  46. Removal of forward clutch piston Sub-Assembly
    1. Hold the forward clutch piston Sub-Assembly and blow compressed air (392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi}) to the input shaft, then remove the forward clutch piston Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 69: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly
      G10214478Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the coast clutch piston from the forward clutch piston Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 70: Removing Coast Clutch Piston From Forward Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly
      G10214479Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the input shaft.
      Fig 71: Removing O-Ring From Input Shaft
      G10214480Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  47. Removal of reverse clutch flange
    1. Remove the reverse clutch flange from the reverse clutch drum Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 72: Removing Reverse Clutch Flange
      G10214481Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  48. Removal of No. 2 clutch disc (direct clutch disc)
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the 2 snap rings from the reverse clutch drum Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 73: Removing Snap Rings From Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly
      G10214482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the reverse clutch drum Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the direct clutch flange, 5 No. 2 clutch discs, 5 No. 2 clutch plates from the reverse clutch drum Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 74: Removing Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly Components
      G10214483Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  49. Removal of No. 3 clutch balancer
    1. Place the SST on the No. 3 clutch balancer and press the reverse clutch return spring Sub-Assembly using a press.

      SST 09387-00070

    2. Remove the snap ring.
    3. Remove the No. 3 clutch balancer.
      Fig 75: Removing Snap Ring
      G08554613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  50. Removal of reverse clutch return spring Sub-Assembly
    1. Remove the reverse clutch return spring Sub-Assembly and O-ring from the reverse clutch piston Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 76: Removing Reverse Clutch Return Spring Sub-Assembly
      G10214485Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  51. Removal of reverse clutch piston Sub-Assembly
    1. Remove the reverse clutch piston Sub-Assembly from the reverse clutch drum Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 77: Removing Reverse Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly
      G10214486Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the reverse clutch piston Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 78: Removing O-Ring From Reverse Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly
      G10214487Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the reverse clutch drum Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 79: Removing O-Ring From Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly
      G10214488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  52. Removal of direct clutch piston Sub-Assembly
    1. Place the SST on the No. 2 clutch balancer and press the direct clutch return spring Sub-Assembly using a press.

      SST 09320-89010

    2. Remove the snap ring.
      Fig 80: Removing Snap Ring
      G10214489Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the No. 2 clutch balancer and direct clutch return spring Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 81: Removing No. 2 Clutch Balancer And Direct Clutch Return Spring Sub-Assembly
      G10214490Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the No. 2 clutch balancer.
    5. Use 2 flat tip screwdrivers to remove the direct clutch piston Sub-Assembly from the reverse clutch drum Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 82: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly From Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly
      G10214491Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the direct clutch piston Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    6. Remove 2 O-rings from the direct clutch piston Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 83: Removing O-Rings From Direct Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly
      G10214492Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  53. Removal of No. 3 brake disc
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 84: Removing Snap Ring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G10214493Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the No. 3 brake flange, 3 No. 3 brake discs, and 3 No. 3 brake plates from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 85: Removing No. 3 Brake Components From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G10214494Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  54. Removal of No. 3 brake cylinder
    1. Remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 86: Removing Snap Ring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G08554624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the No. 3 brake cylinder from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 87: Removing No. 3 Brake Cylinder From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G08554625Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  55. Removal of No. 3 brake piston
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver and press to remove the snap ring and No. 3 brake piston return spring Sub-Assembly from the No. 3 brake cylinder.
      Fig 88: Removing No. 3 Brake Piston
      G10214497Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      SST 18762AA030

      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the No. 3 brake cylinder.
      • Keep the foot of SST from standing on the protrusion of the piston return spring Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Hold the No. 3 second brake piston and blow compressed air (392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi}) to the No. 3 brake cylinder, then remove the No. 3 brake piston.
      Fig 89: Blowing Compressed Air To No. 3 Brake Cylinder
      G10214498Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove 2 O-rings from the No. 3 brake piston.
      Fig 90: Removing O-Rings From No. 3 Brake Piston
      G10214499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  56. Removal of one-way clutch Assembly
    1. Remove the one-way clutch Assembly and No. 1 planetary carrier thrust washer from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 91: Removing One-Way Clutch Assembly
      G10214500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  57. Removal of front planetary gear Assembly
    1. Remove the front planetary gear Assembly and one-way clutch inner race Sub-Assembly from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 92: Removing Front Planetary Gear Assembly
      G10214501Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the front planetary flange rear thrust bearing race, front planetary flange thrust needle roller bearing, and No. 2 planetary carrier thrust washer from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 93: Removing Front Planetary Flange Rear Thrust Bearing Race
      G10214502Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  58. Removal of front planetary ring gear
    1. Remove the front planetary ring gear from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 94: Removing Front Planetary Ring Gear
      G08554632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  59. Removal of center planetary ring gear
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring.
      Fig 95: Removing Center Planetary Ring Gear
      G10214504Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the front planetary ring gear.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the center planetary ring gear from the front planetary ring gear.
    3. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring.
      Fig 96: Removing Snap Ring
      G10214505Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the center planetary ring gear.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    4. Remove the front planetary ring gear flange Sub-Assembly from the center planetary ring gear.
  60. Removal of No. 1 brake disc
    1. Remove the No. 1 brake flange, 3 No. 1 brake discs, 3 No. 1 brake plates from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 97: Removing No. 1 Brake Disc Components
      G10214506Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  61. Removal of brake piston return spring Sub-Assembly
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 98: Removing Snap Ring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G10214507Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the brake piston return spring Sub-Assembly and No. 1 brake cylinder from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 99: Removing Brake Piston Return Spring Sub-Assembly From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G10214508Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  62. Removal of No. 1 brake piston
    1. Hold the No. 1 brake piston and blow compressed air (392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi}) to the No. 1 brake cylinder, then remove the No. 1 brake piston.
      NOTE: If the piston does not jump out by compressed air, use needle nose pliers to pick the piston up and take it out.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the No. 1 brake piston.
      Fig 100: Blowing Compressed Air To No. 1 Brake Cylinder
      G10214509Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  63. Removal of No. 2 brake disc
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 101: Removing Snap Ring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G10214510Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove 2 No. 2 brake flanges, 4 No. 2 brake discs, 3 No. 2 brake plates, and No. 2 brake piston return spring Sub-Assembly from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 102: Removing No. 2 Brake Components From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G10214511Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  64. Removal of No. 2 brake piston
    1. Hold the No. 2 brake piston and blow compressed air (392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi}) to the transmission case, then remove the No. 2 brake piston and No. 2 brake cylinder.
      NOTE: If the piston does not jump out by compressed air, use needle nose pliers to pick the piston up and take it out.
    2. Remove the No. 2 brake piston from the No. 2 brake cylinder.
    3. Remove the two O-rings from the No. 2 brake piston.
      Fig 103: Removing No. 2 Brake Piston
      G10214512Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  65. Removal of center planetary gear Assembly
    1. Remove the center planetary gear Assembly, planetary sun gear, thrust needle roller bearing, and No. 4 thrust bearing race from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 104: Removing Center Planetary Gear Assembly
      G10214513Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  66. Removal of intermediate shaft
    1. Remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 105: Removing Snap Ring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G08554643Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the intermediate shaft together with the No. 3 one-way clutch Assembly from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 106: Removing Intermediate Shaft From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G10214515Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  67. Removal of No. 3 one-way clutch Assembly
    1. Remove the No. 3 one-way clutch Assembly and one-way clutch inner race from the intermediate shaft.
      Fig 107: Removing No. 3 One-Way Clutch Assembly
      G10214516Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  68. Removal of rear planetary ring gear flange Sub-Assembly
    1. Remove the rear planetary ring gear flange Sub-Assembly, No. 7 thrust bearing race, thrust needle roller bearing, and No. 8 thrust bearing race from the intermediate shaft.
      Fig 108: Removing Rear Planetary Ring Gear Flange Sub-Assembly
      G10214517Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  69. Removal of brake plate stopper spring
    1. Remove the brake plate stopper spring from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 109: Locating Brake Plate Stopper Spring
      G10214518Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  70. Removal of No. 4 brake disc
    1. Remove 2 No. 4 brake flanges, 5 No. 4 brake discs, 4 No. 4 brake plates from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 110: Removing No. 4 Brake Components
      G10214519Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  71. Removal of rear planetary gear Assembly
    1. Remove the rear planetary gear Assembly from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 111: Removing Rear Planetary Gear Assembly
      G08554649Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the thrust bearing race, thrust needle roller bearing, and No. 9 thrust bearing race from the rear planetary gear Assembly.
      Fig 112: Removing Thrust Bearing Race From Rear Planetary Gear Assembly
      G10214521Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 113: Removing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G08554651Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  72. Removal of 1st & reverse brake return spring Sub-Assembly
    1. Place the SST on the 1st & reverse brake return spring Sub-Assembly and press the 1st & reverse brake return spring Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 114: Removing 1st & Reverse Brake Return Spring Sub-Assembly
      G10214523Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      SST 09350-07050

    2. Remove the snap ring and 1st & reverse brake return spring Sub-Assembly.
  73. Removal of brake apply tube
    1. Remove the brake apply tube from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.
      Fig 115: Removing Brake Apply Tube From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G08554653Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  74. Removal of 1st & reverse brake piston
    1. Hold the 1st & reverse brake piston and blow compressed air (392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi}) to the transmission case, then remove the 1st & reverse brake piston.
      NOTE: If the piston does not jump out by compressed air, use needle nose pliers to pick the piston up and take it out.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the 1st & reverse brake piston.
      Fig 116: Removing 1st And Reverse Brake Piston
      G10214525Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  75. Removal of brake reaction sleeve
    1. Use the SST to remove the brake reaction sleeve from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.

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    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the brake reaction sleeve.
      Fig 117: Removing Brake Reaction Sleeve
      G10214526Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  76. Removal of No. 4 brake piston
    1. Use the SST to remove the No. 4 brake piston from the automatic transmission case Sub-Assembly.

      SST 09350-07090

    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the No. 4 brake piston.
      Fig 118: Removing No. 4 Brake Piston
      G10214527Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.