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Manual Transmission Assembly: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the intercooler. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler.>
  3. Disconnect the following harness connectors, and then remove the engine hanger rear.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G10268970Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the secondary air combination valve. <Ref. to SECONDARY AIR COMBINATION VALVE LH , REMOVAL, Secondary Air Combination Valve.>
  5. Disconnect the transmission radio ground cord terminal.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Radio Ground Cord Terminal
    G10268971Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the starter assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter.>
  7. Remove the operating cylinder from the transmission.
    NOTE: Hang the removed operating cylinder with a piece of wire.
    Fig 3: Locating Starter Assembly Nuts
    G05342354Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the return spring from the release fork.
    Fig 4: Removing Return Spring From Release Fork
    G07682580Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the pitching stopper. <Ref. to PITCHING STOPPER , REMOVAL, Transmission Mounting System.>
  10. Remove the pitching stopper bracket, return spring bracket, and transmission radio ground cable.
  11. Set the ST.

    ST1 41099AA011 ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET

    ST2 41099AA020 ENGINE SUPPORT

    Fig 5: Removing Pitching Stopper Bracket And Transmission Radio Ground Cable
    G10268974Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the clutch release shaft.
    1. Remove the plug using a hexagon wrench.
    2. Attach a 6 mm (0.24 in) bolt to the release shaft, and pull out the release shaft.
    3. Lift the release fork, and remove from the claw of the release bearing. Pull the release fork to the engine side, and make it so that it moves freely.
  13. Remove the center exhaust pipe. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  14. Remove the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 6: Locating Upper Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts
    G05335715Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the front wheels.
  16. Lift up the vehicle, and remove the transmission under cover.
  17. Drain transmission gear oil completely. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Transmission Gear Oil.>
  18. Remove the heat shield cover.
  19. Remove the propeller shaft. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.>
  20. Remove the front stabilizer link.
    Fig 7: Removing Front Stabilizer Link
    G05342357Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the ball joint of front arm from the housing.
    Fig 8: Removing Ball Joint Of Front Arm From Housing
    G05032352Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the front drive shaft. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Drive Shaft.>
  23. Place the transmission jack under the transmission.
    CAUTION: Always support the transmission case with a transmission jack.
    Fig 9: Supporting Transmission Case With Jack
    G10268978Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the front crossmember and rear crossmember from the vehicle.
    Fig 10: Locating Front/Rear Crossmember Bolts
    G10268979Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Move the transmission to the right side of the vehicle, and remove the joint COMPL, stay bolts and reverse check cable.
    NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the joint COMPL and stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.
    Fig 11: Identifying Joint COMPL Bolt, Stay Bolt And Reverse Check Cable
    G10268980Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Tighten the turnbuckle of the ST to tilt the engine assembly towards the back.
    Fig 12: Turning ST
    G05003243Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the bottom of transmission to the engine, and remove the transmission from the vehicle.
    NOTE:
    • During removal, be careful not to hit the transmission against the body when pulling towards the rear.
    • The clutch pipe and breather pipe may interfere with each other. Remove carefully.
    Fig 13: Removing Transmission Bolts
    G10268982Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the transmission cushion rubber from the transmission assembly.
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