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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the front tires.
  2. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Carefully pull up the rear of collector cover at two positions (A).
    2. Carefully pull up the front of collector cover at two positions (B) while moving it forward.
    Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
    G10263528Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
    NOTE: Repair Contents.
  4. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
  5. Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot.
  6. Loosen the bolt (B) securing the air intake boot to the collector cover bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clamps And Bolt
    G11585613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body and the air cleaner case (rear), and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow the air intake boot to contact the air conditioner pipe.
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot
    G11585614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the following connectors.
    • Transmission harness connectors
    • Transmission radio ground terminal
    • Inhibitor harness connector
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Connectors And Radio Ground Terminal
    G11574894Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the harness stay.
    Fig 5: Identifying Harness Stay Bolt
    G10275976Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Separate the ground cable clip to remove the battery cable bracket.
    Fig 6: Identifying Battery Cable Bracket Bolts And Cable Clip
    G10275977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the engine harness connector.
    Fig 7: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
    G10263539Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the throttle body with the engine coolant hose connected. Ref. to REMOVAL , Throttle Body.
  13. Disconnect the oxygen sensor harness connector.
    Fig 8: Identifying Oxygen Sensor Harness Connector
    G10263923Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the harness connector, and then remove the engine hanger rear.
    Fig 9: Identifying Harness Connector And Engine Hanger Rear Bolts
    G10275980Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the collector cover bracket.
    Fig 10: Identifying Collector Cover Bracket Bolts
    G10275981Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Attach the ST to the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    ST 18360AA020 HANGER

    Fig 11: Identifying ST Hanger Bolts
    G10275982Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the starter. Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter.
  18. Remove the service hole plug.
    Fig 12: Identifying Service Hole Plug
    G10275983Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. 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 converter housing.
    • Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
    Fig 13: Removing Torque Converter And Drive Plate
    G10275984Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Make sure the torque converter moves freely by rotating with finger through the starter installation hole.
  21. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 14: Attaching ST To Converter Case
    G06654366Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. After pulling off the cotter pin and removing the castle nut, use a puller to remove the tie-rod end.
    NOTE: Use a tool appropriate to the structure, and be careful not to damage the boot of the joint while removing. The boot may be damaged depending on the tool used.
    Fig 15: Removing Tie-Rod End
    G11574905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Lift up the vehicle.
  24. Remove the front under cover. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.
  25. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
  26. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 16: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
    G10274676Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the exhaust hanger bracket.
    Fig 17: Identifying Exhaust Hanger Bracket
    G10275988Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the CVTF drain plug to drain CVTF. Ref. to REPLACEMENT , CVTF.
  29. Remove the snap pin and washer, and remove the select cable.
    Fig 18: Removing The Select Cable
    G11574908Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Remove the cable plate assembly.
    Fig 19: Identifying Cable Plate Assembly Bolts
    G11574909Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Drain differential gear oil. Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Gear Oil.
  32. Remove the CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose.
    Fig 20: CVTF CVT Inlet And Outlet Hose
    G06654371Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Remove the universal joint. Ref. to REMOVAL , Universal Joint.
  34. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.
  35. Remove the stabilizer link.
  36. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint and housing.
  37. Pull out the front drive shaft from transmission using a crowbar.
  38. Holding the joint of front drive shaft from transmission side, pull out the drive shaft from transmission with care not to stretch the boot.
  39. Lower the vehicle.
  40. Remove the nuts from left and right transmission mounting brackets.
    Fig 21: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bracket Nut
    G10275992Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  41. Set the ST1 and ST2 to vehicle.

    ST1 99099AJ000 ENGINE HANGER

    ST2 99099AJ010 CHAIN BALANCER

    CAUTION:
    • Set so that the chain sling does not contact the engine parts.
    • Install a bolt of ø8 mm (0.3 in) at the locations shown in the figure, and place the front side arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER).
    • Set the rear arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER) at the locations shown in the figure.
    Fig 22: Engine Hanger Attachment Points
    G10274756Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 23: Identifying ST Chain Balancer Installation
    G10275994Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  42. Lift the engine slightly and remove the bolts of front cushion rubber.
    Fig 24: Identifying Front Cushion Rubber Bolts
    G10275995Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  43. Remove the front cushion rubbers.
    Fig 25: Identifying Front Cushion Rubbers Nuts
    G10275996Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  44. Temporarily attach ST by using two bolts.

    ST 41099AJ010 SPECIAL TOOL H6

    Fig 26: Identifying Special Tool Attaching Bolts
    G10275997Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  45. Lift up the engine unit high enough to install the bolt and nut to vehicle.
    CAUTION: Do not lift up higher than enough level to install the ST to avoid damage to the hoses and pipes inside the engine room.
    NOTE: If it is difficult to pull out the stud bolt from transmission mounting bracket, slightly shake the engine unit while lifting up.
    Fig 27: Identifying Tansmission Mounting Bracket Bolt
    G10275998Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  46. Tighten the mounting bolts on the engine side.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 28: Identifying Engine Side Mounting Bolts
    G10275999Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  47. Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER).
  48. Remove the left and right transmission mounting brackets.
    NOTE: First, remove the transmission mounting bracket on the right side of vehicle, and then tilt the engine unit to remove the left transmission mounting bracket.
    Fig 29: Identifying Transmission Mounting Brackets Bolts
    G10276000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  49. Remove the three transmission connecting bolts.
    Fig 30: Identifying Transmission Upper Connecting Bolt Holes
    G09481944Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  50. Set the ST (ENGINE HANGER) again to loosen the chain sling.
  51. Lift up the vehicle.
  52. Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
  53. Remove the transmission rear crossmember.
    Fig 31: Identifying Rear Transmission Crossmember Bolts
    G10276002Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  54. Lower the transmission rear end (dust cover rear end).
    CAUTION: When lowering the transmission rear end, be careful not to let the converter case and steering mechanical parts contact each other.
    NOTE: Lower the transmission rear end by approx. 80 mm (3.1 in) (reference).
    Fig 32: Transmission Rear End
    G10276003Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  55. Rotate the handle of ST (ENGINE HANGER) to apply tension to the chain sling.
  56. Remove the two transmission connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
    Fig 33: Identifying Transmission Bolt Holes (Lower Side)
    G06654385Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  57. Remove the transmission assembly.
    NOTE: Remove it while moving the transmission jack up and down so that the engine and transmission remain directly aligned.
  58. Remove the rear cushion rubber.
    Fig 34: Identifying Rear Cushion Rubber Bolts
    G09481952Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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