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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the front tires.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
  5. Disconnect the following connectors.
    • Transmission harness connectors
    • Transmission radio ground terminal
    • Inhibitor harness connector
    • Engine harness connectors
    Fig 1: Locating Transmission Harness Connectors, Radio Ground Terminal, Inhibitor And Engine Harness Connectors
    G11265977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the engine hanger rear.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Hanger Rear Bolts
    G09481930Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the harness clip.
    Fig 3: Identifying Automatic Transmission Assembly Harness Clip
    G09481931Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DOTC)>General Description .
  9. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 4: Locating Pitching Stopper
    G11265980Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the service hole plug.
    Fig 5: Identifying Automatic Transmission Assembly Service Hole Plug
    G09481933Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the four bolts combining the torque converter and drive plate while rotating the crank pulley a little at a time in the same direction as engine revolution.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter housing.
    • Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing Torque Converter And Drive Plate Bolts
    G10406812Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Make sure the torque converter moves freely by rotating with finger through the starter installation hole.
  13. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET 

    Fig 7: Attaching ST With Converter Case
    G09480213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the primary speed sensor harness connector.
    Fig 8: Identifying Primary Speed Sensor Harness Connector
    G09481936Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the transmission harness stay.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Harness Stay
    G09481937Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL mounting bolt.
    Fig 10: Locating CVTF Cooler Pipe COMPL Mounting Bolts
    G10406816Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the air breather hose from the pitching stopper bracket, and then remove the pitching stopper bracket and transmission radio ground cord.
    Fig 11: Locating Pitching Stopper Bracket Bolts
    G10406817Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the engine ground terminal.
    Fig 12: Locating Engine Ground Terminal
    G09481940Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the CVTF inlet hose and outlet hose from the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL.
    Fig 13: Identifying CVTF Inlet And Outlet Hoses
    G09481941Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature), and using a piece of wire, affix to a location of the body where it will not interfere with the removal/installation of the transmission.
    Fig 14: Identifying CVTF Cooler Bolts
    G09481942Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Set the ST.

    ST 41099AC000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY 

    NOTE: Place a washer with 4 mm (0.16 in) thickness into the gap between the engine block and ST.
    Fig 15: Installing Special Tool
    G10268092Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the three transmission connecting bolts.
    Fig 16: Locating Transmission Connecting Bolts
    G09481944Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Lift up the vehicle.
  24. Remove the under cover.
  25. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  26. Remove the exhaust hanger bracket.
  27. Remove the CVTF drain plug to drain CVTF. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CVTF>REPLACEMENT .
  28. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 17: Removing Center Exhaust Cover
    G09481945Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the secondary pressure sensor harness connector.
    Fig 18: Identifying Secondary Pressure Sensor Harness Connector
    G09481946Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Remove the snap pin and washer, and remove the select cable.
    Fig 19: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable And Washer
    G11265995Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the cable plate assembly.
    Fig 20: Identifying Cable Plate Assembly And Select Cable
    G11265996Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Drain differential gear oil. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Differential Gear Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  33. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Propeller Shaft>REMOVAL .
  34. Remove the stabilizer link. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Front Stabilizer>REMOVAL .
  35. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint and housing.
  36. Pull out the front drive shaft from transmission using a crowbar.
    NOTE: Place cloth between the tire lever or bar and the transmission in order to avoid damaging the transmission side retainer.
  37. Holding the joint of front drive shaft from transmission side, pull out the drive shaft from transmission with care not to stretch the boot.
    NOTE:
    • Before pulling the front drive shaft RH, turn the steering wheel to the right hand at full lock.
    • Before pulling the front drive shaft LH, turn the steering wheel to the left hand at full lock.
  38. Remove the two transmission connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
    Fig 21: Locating Lower Transmission Connecting Bolts And Nuts
    G06654385Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  39. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
  40. Remove the transmission rear crossmember.
    Fig 22: Locating Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
    G09481950Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  41. While lowering the transmission jack gradually, fully retract the engine support, and then tilt the engine rearward.
  42. Remove the transmission assembly.
    NOTE: Remove it while moving the transmission jack up and down so that the engine and transmission remain directly aligned.
    Fig 23: Identifying Transmission Assembly
    G09481951Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  43. Remove the rear cushion rubber.
Fig 24: Locating Rear Cushion Rubber Bolts
G09481952Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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