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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 ASSY.
      G12587609Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Removal of neutral start switch ASSY
    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 ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Be sure to keep the manual valve lever shaft from rotating before installation of the neutral start switch ASSY so as to prevent the detent spring from being detached from the manual valve lever shaft.
      G12587610Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587611Courtesy 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-ASSY.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the 2 transmission revolution sensors.
      G12587612Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587613Courtesy 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-ASSY.
    2. Remove 5 O-rings from the 5 automatic transmission case plugs.
      G12587614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the automatic transmission case plug from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY using a TORX socket wrench T55.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the automatic transmission case plug.
      G12587615Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587616Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the extension housing SUB-ASSY.
      G12587617Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Removal of extension housing SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the 6 bolts.
      G12587618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the extension housing SUB-ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of the extension housing SUB-ASSY and the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
      G12587619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Removal of transmission case adapter radial ball bearing
    1. Remove the snap ring from the extension housing SUB-ASSY.
    2. Remove the transmission case adapter radial ball bearing from the extension housing SUB-ASSY.
      G12587620Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587621Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the extension housing SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
      G12587622Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Removal of output shaft thrust bearing
    1. Remove the snap ring from the output shaft of the rear planetary gear ASSY.
    2. Remove the rear output shaft thrust bearing race, output shaft thrust bearing, and output shaft thrust bearing race.
  14. Removal of automatic transmission oil pan SUB-ASSY
    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-ASSY and automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
      G12587623Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove 3 transmission oil cleaner magnets from the automatic transmission oil pan SUB-ASSY.
      G12587624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Check the particles in the automatic transmission oil pan SUB-ASSY.
      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-ASSY and on the transmission oil cleaner magnets to check for normal wear at the automatic transmission ASSY.

        Steel (magnetic): worn bearing, gear, and clutch plate Brass (non-magnetic): worn bushing

  15. Removal of valve body oil strainer ASSY
    1. Remove 4 bolts to remove the valve body oil strainer ASSY from the transmission valve body ASSY.
      G12587625Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the valve body oil strainer ASSY.
      G12587626Courtesy 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.
      G12587627Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the bolt to remove the clamp from the valve body ASSY.
    3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the clamp.
      G12587628Courtesy 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.
      G08554372Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Remove the bolt, then pull out the transmission wire.
      G12587630Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Remove the O-ring from the transmission wire.
      G12587631Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Removal of transmission valve body ASSY
    1. Remove the bolt, detent spring cover, and detent spring from the transmission valve body ASSY.
      G12587632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove 19 bolts to remove the transmission valve body ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G12587633Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the manual valve connecting rod SUB-ASSY from the manual valve lever SUB-ASSY.
      G12587634Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Removal of transmission case gasket
    1. Remove 3 transmission case gaskets from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G12587635Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Removal of brake drum gasket
    1. Remove 3 brake drum gaskets from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G12587636Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587637Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      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.
      G12587638Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring and spring SUB-ASSY 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.
      G12587639Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Removal of B-3 accumulator piston
    1. Blow compressed air into the oil hole to remove the B-3 accumulator piston and spring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      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-ASSY 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.
      G12587640Courtesy 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-ASSY.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the C-3 accumulator piston.
      G12587641Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587642Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587643Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Removal of parking lock rod SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the parking lock rod SUB-ASSY from the manual valve lever SUB-ASSY.
      G12587644Courtesy 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.
      G12587645Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the E-ring from the parking lock pole shaft.
  28. Removal of manual valve lever SUB-ASSY
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver and a hammer to disconnect the spacer and remove it from the manual valve lever shaft.
      G12587646Courtesy 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-ASSY.
    3. Pull out the manual valve lever shaft from the case and remove the manual valve lever SUB-ASSY.
      G12587647Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587648Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
  30. Setting of automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY
    1. Place the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY on a pipe or tube approx. 125 mm {4.92 in} in inner diameter.
      CAUTION: Place it on a level surface.
      G08554579Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Removal of oil pump ASSY
    1. Remove the 9 bolts.
      G08554580Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the oil pump ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G11259505Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the oil pump ASSY and automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      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 ASSY.
      G12587652Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the oil pump ASSY.
    5. Remove the 3 oil seal rings from the oil pump.
      G08554583Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Use the SST to remove the oil seal from the oil pump.

      SST 398527700

      G08554584Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Removal of clutch drum & input shaft ASSY
    1. Remove the clutch drum and input shaft ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G12587655Courtesy 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 ASSY.
      G12587656Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Removal of No. 2 one-way clutch ASSY
    1. Remove the No. 2 one-way clutch ASSY and input shaft clutch drum thrust washer from the clutch drum & input shaft ASSY.
      G12587657Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Support clutch drum & input shaft ASSY
    1. Place the oil pump ASSY on the torque converter ASSY, then place the clutch drum & input shaft ASSY on the oil pump ASSY.
      G12587658Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Removal of reverse clutch hub SUB-ASSY
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring from the reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      G12587659Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the reverse clutch hub SUB-ASSY from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      G12587660Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587661Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587662Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  38. Removal of forward clutch hub SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the forward clutch hub SUB-ASSY and No. 3 clutch hub thrust washer from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      G12587663Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the 2 thrust needle roller bearings and No. 2 thrust bearing race from the forward clutch hub ASSY.
      G12587664Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  39. Removal of coast clutch hub SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the coast clutch hub SUB-ASSY from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      G12587665Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  40. Removal of No. 4 one-way clutch ASSY
    1. Remove the No. 4 one-way clutch ASSY and No. 2 clutch hub thrust washer from the coast clutch hub ASSY.
      G12587666Courtesy 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.
      G12587667Courtesy 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.
      G12587668Courtesy 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.
      G12587669Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the forward clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      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-ASSY.
      G12587670Courtesy 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.
      G12587671Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the input shaft from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      G12587672Courtesy 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.
      G12587673Courtesy 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-ASSY using a press.

      SST 09387-00110

    2. Remove the snap ring.
      G08554604Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove No. 1 clutch balancer and forward clutch return spring SUB-ASSY from the input shaft.
      G12587675Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the D-ring from the No. 1 clutch balancer.
      G12587676Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  46. Removal of forward clutch piston SUB-ASSY
    1. Hold the forward clutch piston SUB-ASSY and blow compressed air (392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi}) to the input shaft, then remove the forward clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      G12587677Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the coast clutch piston from the forward clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      G12587678Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the input shaft.
      G12587679Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  47. Removal of reverse clutch flange
    1. Remove the reverse clutch flange from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      G12587680Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587681Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      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-ASSY.
      G12587682Courtesy 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-ASSY using a press.

      SST 09387-00070

    2. Remove the snap ring.
    3. Remove the No. 3 clutch balancer.
      G08554613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  50. Removal of reverse clutch return spring SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the reverse clutch return spring SUB-ASSY and O-ring from the reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      G12587684Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  51. Removal of reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      G12587685Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      G12587686Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      G12587687Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  52. Removal of direct clutch piston SUB-ASSY
    1. Place the SST on the No. 2 clutch balancer and press the direct clutch return spring SUB-ASSY using a press.

      SST 09320-89010

    2. Remove the snap ring.
      G08554618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the No. 2 clutch balancer and direct clutch return spring SUB-ASSY.
      G12587689Courtesy 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-ASSY from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      G12587690Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the direct clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      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-ASSY.
      G12587691Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587692Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      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-ASSY.
      G12587693Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  54. Removal of No. 3 brake cylinder
    1. Remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G08554624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the No. 3 brake cylinder from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      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-ASSY from the No. 3 brake cylinder.
      G12587696Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      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.
      G12587697Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove 2 O-rings from the No. 3 brake piston.
      G12587698Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  56. Removal of one-way clutch ASSY
    1. Remove the one-way clutch ASSY and No. 1 planetary carrier thrust washer from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G12587699Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  57. Removal of front planetary gear ASSY
    1. Remove the front planetary gear ASSY and one-way clutch inner race SUB-ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G12587700Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587701Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G08554632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  59. Removal of center planetary ring gear
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring.
      G12587703Courtesy 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.
      G12587704Courtesy 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-ASSY 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-ASSY.
      G12587705Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  61. Removal of brake piston return spring SUB-ASSY
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G12587706Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the brake piston return spring SUB-ASSY and No. 1 brake cylinder from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G12587707Courtesy 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.
      G12587708Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587709Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      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-ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G12587710Courtesy 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.
      G12587711Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  65. Removal of center planetary gear ASSY
    1. Remove the center planetary gear ASSY, planetary sun gear, thrust needle roller bearing, and No. 4 thrust bearing race from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G12587712Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  66. Removal of intermediate shaft
    1. Remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G08554643Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the intermediate shaft together with the No. 3 one-way clutch ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G12587714Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  67. Removal of No. 3 one-way clutch ASSY
    1. Remove the No. 3 one-way clutch ASSY and one-way clutch inner race from the intermediate shaft.
      G12587715Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  68. Removal of rear planetary ring gear flange SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the rear planetary ring gear flange SUB-ASSY, No. 7 thrust bearing race, thrust needle roller bearing, and No. 8 thrust bearing race from the intermediate shaft.
      G12587716Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587717Courtesy 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-ASSY.
      G12587718Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  71. Removal of rear planetary gear ASSY
    1. Remove the rear planetary gear ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      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 ASSY.
      G12587720Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      G08554651Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  72. Removal of 1st & reverse brake return spring SUB-ASSY
    1. Place the SST on the 1st & reverse brake return spring SUB-ASSY and press the 1st & reverse brake return spring SUB-ASSY.
      G12587722Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      SST 09350-07050

    2. Remove the snap ring and 1st & reverse brake return spring SUB-ASSY.
  73. Removal of brake apply tube
    1. Remove the brake apply tube from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      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.
      G12587724Courtesy 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-ASSY.

      SST 09350-07080

    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the brake reaction sleeve.
      G12587725Courtesy 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-ASSY.

      SST 09350-07090

    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the No. 4 brake piston.
      G12587726Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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