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Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  3. Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N range". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTERCOOLER>REMOVAL .
  6. Disconnect the connector (A) and connector (B), and remove the clip (C), clip (D) and clip (E).
    G14611038Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the engine rear hanger.
    G14611039Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the pitching stopper and pitching stopper bracket. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .
  9. Disconnect the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature), and move it aside so that it does not interfere with the operation.
    G16539360Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DOTC)>STARTER>REMOVAL
  11. Separate the torque converter from drive plate.
    1. Remove the plug from the service hole.
      G14610586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to remove the bolts (4 places) securing the torque converter to the drive plate.
      G14610587Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Attach the ST to the converter case.

      Preparation tool:  ST: STOPPER SET (498277200)

      G14610588Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the engine ground.
    G14611044Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission.
    G14610594Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Set the ST1 and ST2.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET (41099AA012)

    ST2: ENGINE SUPPORT (41099AA020)

    G14611046Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Drain the CVTF. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CVTF>REPLACEMENT .
  16. Drain differential gear oil. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT 
  17. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear) and the hanger bracket. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
  18. Remove the front drive shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>REMOVAL .
  19. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>REMOVAL .
  20. Disconnect the select cable from the transmission main body.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
    G14602401Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    G14602402Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission.
    G14610583Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that the support plates do not touch the oil pan  .
    • Use a belt or similar tool to prevent the transmission from falling  .
    G16539370Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the transmission rear crossmember. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
  24. Remove the bolt securing the transmission case cover (rear).
    G13200000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Lower the transmission jack by 75 mm (2.95 in).
  26. Disconnect the CVTF cooler inlet pipe and CVTF cooler outlet pipe, and put them aside so that they do not interfere with work.
    G13200001Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. While lowering the transmission jack gradually, retract the ST (ENGINE SUPPORT), and then tilt the engine rearward.
  28. Remove the transmission body.
    NOTE: Adjust the position and angle of the transmission jack so that the engine and the transmission are aligned straight.
  29. Remove the rear cushion rubber. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
  30. Remove the transmission case cover (rear).
    G13621903Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the transmission case cover (front).
    G14611053Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the CVTF cooler inlet pipe and CVTF cooler outlet pipe.
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
    1. Remove the CVTF cooler outlet pipe.
      G13200091Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the CVTF CVT inlet hose.
      G13621905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the CVTF cooler outlet hose.
      G13621907Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. When overhauling the transmission body, refer to "Preparation for overhaul". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>PREPARATION FOR OVERHAUL>PROCEDURE>BEFORE OVERHAUL .
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