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Converter Case: Removal

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  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Input Shaft
    G03831334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift-up the lever on the rear side of connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
  5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G03831335Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  7. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  8. Remove the converter case aligning bolt, and then separate the transmission case and converter case by lightly tapping with plastic hammer.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal and bush inside the converter case by the oil pump cover.
    • Be careful not to loosen the rubber seal.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Case
    G03831336Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the seal pipe.
    Fig 4: Identifying Seal Pipe
    G03831337Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the differential assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly. >
  11. Remove the oil seal from converter case.