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Engine Assembly: Removal

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  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Open the front hood fully and support with the front hood stay.
  3. Remove the collector cover.
  4. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. Refer to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.
  5. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  6. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  7. Remove the battery from vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL , Battery.
  8. Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.
  9. Remove the radiator from vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL , Radiator.
  10. Remove the V-belts. Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt.
  11. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor. Refer to REMOVAL , Hose and Pipe.
  12. Disconnect the engine ground terminals.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Grounding Terminal
    G04998989Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the following connector.
    1. Engine harness connectors
      Fig 2: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors
      G05018673Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Generator connector and terminal
    3. A/C compressor connector
    4. Power steering switch connector
  14. Disconnect the following hoses.
    1. Brake booster vacuum hose
      Fig 3: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
      G05018406Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    3. Pressure regulator vacuum hose
  15. Remove the power steering pump together with the bracket.
    NOTE: Do not disconnect the hose and pipe from the pump body.
    Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
    G05341263Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolt
    G05341264Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
    Fig 6: Placing Power Steering Pump On Right Side Wheel Apron
    G06336340Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lift up the vehicle.
  18. Remove the under cover.
  19. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
    NOTE: Be careful not to let the front exhaust pipe interfere with water pipes on engine side.
  20. Remove the ground cable.
    Fig 7: Identifying Ground Cable
    G05018677Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Lower Side Bolts And Nuts
    G05022208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.
    Fig 9: Locating Front Crossmember Nuts
    G05018679Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Lower the vehicle.
  24. Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate.
    1. Remove the service hole plug (A).
    2. Remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    3. Remove other bolts while rotating the crankshaft using socket wrench.
      Fig 10: Separating Torque Converter Clutch From Drive Plate
      G05018680Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 11: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G05665531Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Disconnect the fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
    1. Disconnect the connector of fuel pipe by pushing the ST in the direction of arrow.

      ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE

    2. Remove the clip, and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.
      Fig 12: Disconnecting Connector Of Fuel Pipe
      G05018407Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
  28. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
    CAUTION: Be sure to perform this procedure to prevent the transmission from lowering by its own weight.
    Fig 13: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
    G06336347Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
  29. Separate the engine and transmission.
    1. Remove the starter. Refer to REMOVAL , Starter.
    2. Remove the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
      Fig 14: Locating Transmission Upper Side Bolts
      G05022197Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 15: Attaching ST To Converter Case
    G05018685Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the engine from vehicle.
    1. Slightly raise the engine.
    2. Raise the transmission with garage jack.
    3. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
  32. Remove the engine mounting.
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