LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Subaru >> 2020 >> Crosstrek Base, Automatic CVT Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 4 (Manual Transaxle & Differential (5MT)) >> Manual Transmission Assembly >> Removal

Manual Transmission Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
    G11256093Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
    G11256094Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the coupling harness.
    G13604163Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the clips and remove the air breather hose.
    G11256096Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the transmission radio ground cord terminal.
    G11256097Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the engine hanger rear.
    G11256098Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the operating cylinder and suspend on a wire.
    G11256099Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the pitching stopper.
    G11256100Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the engine ground terminal.
  11. Remove the engine harness stay and MT docking connector together as a unit.
    G13604169Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Set the ST1 and ST2.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET (41099AA012)

    ST2: ENGINE SUPPORT (41099AA020)

    G11256102Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
    G10322895Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the starter. Refer to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>STARTER>REMOVAL .
  15. Loosen the self-locking nut of the strut mount by three turns.
    G11256104Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the front tires. Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  17. Lift up the vehicle.
  18. Remove the crossmember support - rear.
    G11256105Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  20. Remove the rear exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  21. Drain transmission gear oil completely. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
  22. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    G11254834Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the hanger bracket.
    G11256107Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>PROPELLER SHAFT>REMOVAL .
  25. Remove the gear shift rod and stay.
    1. Remove the stay.
      G13604176Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the gear shift rod.
    G13604177Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Disconnect the stabilizer link.
    G11256110Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the nuts at 3 places, and separate the front arm from the ball joint.
    NOTE:
    • To prevent damage of the front arm ball joint boot, place a wooden block, etc. between front arm and ball joint.
    • Mark the engaging position of the ball joint and front arm assembly before loosening the flange nuts. Doing so will facilitate aligning the position when assembling and lessen adjusting allowance for wheel alignment.
    G13604179Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Using a crowbar, separate the front drive shaft.
    G08318895Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    G10322903Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Set the transmission jack.
    CAUTION: Always support the transmission case with a transmission jack.
    G08318897Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the front crossmember and the rear crossmember.
    G11256115Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. While lowering the transmission jack, tighten the turnbuckle of the ST (ENGINE SUPPORT), and incline the engine unit rearward.
  33. Remove the transmission assembly.
    CAUTION: Move the transmission jack towards the rear until the main shaft is withdrawn from the clutch cover.
  34. Remove the transmission cushion rubber.
  35. Remove the release bearing & lever. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM>Release Bearing and Lever>REMOVAL .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals