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Automatic transmission unit: Disassembly

  1. Removal of refill plug
    1. Remove the refill plug.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the refill plug.
  2. Removal of transmission control shaft lever RH
    1. Remove the nut, spring washer, and transmission control shaft lever RH from the neutral start switch ASSY.
    Fig 1: Removing Transmission Control Shaft Lever, Nut And Spring Washer
    G11259563Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Removal of neutral start switch ASSY
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to bend the tab of the lock washer.
    2. Remove the nut and lock washer.
    3. Remove the bolt and neutral start switch ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Be sure to keep the manual valve lever shaft from rotating before installation of the neutral start switch ASSY so as to prevent the detent spring from being detached from the manual valve lever shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Neutral Start Switch Assembly Components
    G11259564Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Removal of oil cooler tube union
    1. Remove 2 oil cooler tube unions from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Union
    G11259565Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Removal of transmission revolution sensor
    1. Remove 2 bolts and 2 transmission revolution sensors from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the 2 transmission revolution sensors.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Revolution Sensor Bolts
    G11259566Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Removal of automatic transmission breather tube
    1. Remove 2 bolts to remove the automatic transmission breather tube from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 5: Locating Automatic Transmission Breather Tube Bolts
    G11259567Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Removal of automatic transmission case plug
    1. Remove 5 automatic transmission case plugs from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    2. Remove 5 O-rings from the 5 automatic transmission case plugs.
      Fig 6: Locating Automatic Transmission Case Plugs
      G11259568Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the automatic transmission case plug from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY using a TORX socket wrench T55.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the automatic transmission case plug.
    Fig 7: Locating Automatic Transmission Case Plug
    G11259569Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Removal of automatic transmission housing
    1. Remove 10 bolts to remove the automatic transmission housing from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 8: Locating Automatic Transmission Housing Bolts
    G11259570Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Removal of extension housing dust deflector
    1. Use a brass bar and a hammer to lightly tap the extension housing dust deflector and remove it from the extension housing SUB-ASSY.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the extension housing SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 9: Removing Extension Housing Dust Deflector
    G11259571Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Removal of extension housing SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the 6 bolts.
      Fig 10: Locating Extension Housing Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G11259572Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the extension housing SUB-ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 11: Removing Extension Housing Sub-Assembly From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
    G11259573Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of the extension housing SUB-ASSY and the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
  11. Removal of transmission case adapter radial ball bearing
    1. Remove the snap ring from the extension housing SUB-ASSY.
    2. Remove the transmission case adapter radial ball bearing from the extension housing SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 12: Removing Transmission Case Adapter Radial Ball Bearing
    G11259574Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Removal of automatic transmission extension housing oil seal
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the automatic transmission extension housing oil seal from the extension housing SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 13: Removing Automatic Transmission Extension Housing Oil Seal Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
    G11259575Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the extension housing SUB-ASSY.
    NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
  13. Removal of output shaft thrust bearing
    1. Remove the snap ring from the output shaft of the rear planetary gear ASSY.
    2. Remove the rear output shaft thrust bearing race, output shaft thrust bearing, and output shaft thrust bearing race.
    Fig 14: Removing Output Shaft Thrust Bearing Snap Ring
    G11259576Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Removal of automatic transmission oil pan SUB-ASSY
    CAUTION: Be careful not to turn the transmission to prevent the valve body from becoming dirty with foreign substances accumulating at the bottom of the oil pan.
    1. Use a 5-mm {0.2-in} socket hexagon wrench to remove the overflow plug and gasket.
    2. Remove the drain plug and the gasket.
    3. Remove 20 bolts to remove the automatic transmission oil pan SUB-ASSY and automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
      Fig 15: Locating Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G11259577Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove 3 transmission oil cleaner magnets from the automatic transmission oil pan SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 16: Identifying Transmission Oil Cleaner Magnet
      G11259578Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Check the particles in the automatic transmission oil pan SUB-ASSY.
      1. If metallic fragments are found, collect them using the removed transmission oil cleaner magnets. Carefully inspect foreign substances or particles in the automatic transmission oil pan SUB-ASSY and on the transmission oil cleaner magnets to check for normal wear at the automatic transmission ASSY.

        Steel (magnetic): worn bearing, gear, and clutch plate

        Brass (non-magnetic): worn bushing

  15. Removal of valve body oil strainer ASSY
    1. Remove 4 bolts to remove the valve body oil strainer ASSY from the transmission valve body ASSY.
      Fig 17: Locating Valve Body Strainer Assembly Bolts
      G11259579Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the valve body oil strainer ASSY.
    Fig 18: Identifying Valve Body Oil Strainer Assembly O-Ring
    G11259580Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Removal of transmission wire
    1. Remove the bolt and hydraulic pressure sensor clamp, then disconnect the ATF hydraulic pressure sensor.
      Fig 19: Locating Transmission Wire Bolt
      G11259581Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the bolt to remove the clamp from the valve body ASSY.
    3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the clamp.
      Fig 20: Locating Valve Body Assembly Wiring Harness Clamp And Bolt
      G11259582Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Disconnect the 9 solenoid valve connectors.
      NOTE: Use a thin-tipped flat tip screwdriver for the connector indicated by the white arrow to disconnect the control solenoid connector.
      Fig 21: Locating Solenoid Valve Connectors
      G11259583Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Remove the bolt, then pull out the transmission wire.
      Fig 22: Locating Transmission Wire Bolt
      G11259584Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Remove the O-ring from the transmission wire.
    Fig 23: Identifying Transmission Wire O-Ring
    G11259585Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Removal of transmission valve body ASSY
    1. Remove the bolt, detent spring cover, and detent spring from the transmission valve body ASSY.
      Fig 24: Locating Transmission Valve Body Assembly Bolt
      G11259586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove 19 bolts to remove the transmission valve body ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 25: Locating Transmission Valve Body Assembly Bolts
      G11259587Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the manual valve connecting rod SUB-ASSY from the manual valve lever SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 26: Identifying Manual Valve Lever Sub-Assembly And Manual Valve Connecting Rod Sub-Assembly
    G11259588Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Removal of transmission case gasket
    1. Remove 3 transmission case gaskets from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 27: Identifying Transmission Case Gasket
    G11259589Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Removal of brake drum gasket
    1. Remove 3 brake drum gaskets from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 28: Removing Brake Drum Gasket
    G11259590Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Removal of check ball body
    1. Remove the check ball body and compression spring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 29: Removing Check Ball Body And Compression Spring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
    G11259591Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Removal of C-2 accumulator piston
    1. Blow compressed air into the oil hole and remove the C-2 accumulator piston and spring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      CAUTION: Be careful as the C-3 and B-3 accumulator pistons may jump out.
      Fig 30: Removing C-2 Accumulator Piston
      G11259592Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the C-2 accumulator piston.
    3. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring and spring SUB-ASSY from the C-2 accumulator piston.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the C-2 accumulator piston.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
      Fig 31: Removing Snap Ring And Spring Sub-Assembly From C-2 Accumulator Piston
      G11259593Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Removal of B-3 accumulator piston
    1. Blow compressed air into the oil hole to remove the B-3 accumulator piston and spring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      CAUTION: Be careful as the C-3 accumulator piston may jump out.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the B-3 accumulator piston.
    3. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring and spring SUB-ASSY from the B-3 accumulator piston.
      Fig 32: Removing Snap Ring And Spring Sub-Assembly From B-3 Accumulator Piston
      G11259594Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the B-3 accumulator piston.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
  23. Removal of C-3 accumulator piston
    1. Blow compressed air into the oil hole and remove the C-3 accumulator piston and 2 springs from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the C-3 accumulator piston.
    Fig 33: Removing C-3 Accumulator Piston
    G11259595Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Removal of B-1 accumulator valve
    1. Remove the B-1 accumulator valve and spring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 34: Removing B-1 Accumulator Valve And Spring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
    G11259596Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Removal of parking lock pole bracket
    1. Remove 3 bolts to remove the parking lock pole bracket from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 35: Locating Parking Lock Pole Bracket Bolts
    G11259597Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Removal of parking lock rod SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the parking lock rod SUB-ASSY from the manual valve lever SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 36: Removing Parking Rod Lock Sub-Assembly
    G11259598Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Removal of parking lock pole shaft
    1. Pull out the parking lock pole shaft from the front side and remove the parking lock pole and torsion spring.
      Fig 37: Identifying Parking Lock Pole, E-Ring, Parking Lock Pole Shaft And Torsion Spring
      G11259599Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the E-ring from the parking lock pole shaft.
  28. Removal of manual valve lever SUB-ASSY
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver and a hammer to disconnect the spacer and remove it from the manual valve lever shaft.
      Fig 38: Removing Spacer From Manual Valve Lever Shaft Using Flat Tip Screwdriver And Hammer
      G11259600Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the manual valve lever shaft.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Use a 3-mm pin punch and hammer to pull out the spring pin.
      NOTE: Pull out the spring pin slowly to prevent it from dropping in the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    3. Pull out the manual valve lever shaft from the case and remove the manual valve lever SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 39: Removing Spring Pin Using Pin Punch And Hammer
    G11259601Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Removal of manual valve lever shaft oil seal
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the 2 manual valve lever shaft oil seals from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 40: Removing Manual Valve Lever Shaft Oil Seals Using Flat-Tip Screwdriver
    G11259602Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
  30. Setting of automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY
    1. Place the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY on a pipe or tube approx. 125 mm {4.92 in} in inner diameter.
      CAUTION: Place it on a level surface.
    Fig 41: Identifying Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
    G08554579Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Removal of oil pump ASSY
    1. Remove the 9 bolts.
      Fig 42: Locating Oil Pump Assembly Bolts
      G08554580Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the oil pump ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the oil pump ASSY and automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
      Fig 43: Removing Oil Pump Assembly From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
      G11259505Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove No. 1 thrust bearing race from the oil pump ASSY.
      Fig 44: Identifying Oil Pump Assembly, Thrust Bearing Race And O-Ring
      G11259605Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the oil pump ASSY.
    5. Remove the 3 oil seal rings from the oil pump.
      Fig 45: Removing Oil Seal Rings From Oil Pump
      G08554583Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Use the SST to remove the oil seal from the oil pump.

      SST 398527700

    Fig 46: Removing Oil Seal From Oil Pump Using SST
    G08554584Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Removal of clutch drum & input shaft ASSY
    1. Remove the clutch drum and input shaft ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 47: Removing Clutch Drum And Input Shaft Assembly
      G11259608Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the clutch drum thrust washer, thrust needle roller bearing, input shaft front thrust bearing race, and input shaft front thrust needle roller bearing from the clutch drum & input shaft ASSY.
    Fig 48: Identifying Clutch Drum And Input Shaft Assembly Components
    G11259609Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Removal of No. 2 one-way clutch ASSY
    1. Remove the No. 2 one-way clutch ASSY and input shaft clutch drum thrust washer from the clutch drum & input shaft ASSY.
    Fig 49: Identifying One-Way Clutch Assembly And Input Shaft Clutch Drum Thrust Washer
    G11259610Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Support clutch drum & input shaft ASSY
    1. Place the oil pump ASSY on the torque converter ASSY, then place the clutch drum & input shaft ASSY on the oil pump ASSY.
    Fig 50: Identifying Torque Converter And Oil Pump Assembly
    G11259611Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Removal of reverse clutch hub SUB-ASSY
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring from the reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 51: Removing Reverse Clutch Hub Sub-Assembly Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
      G11259612Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the reverse clutch hub SUB-ASSY from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 52: Removing Reverse Clutch Hub Sub-Assembly From Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly
    G11259613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Removal of reverse clutch reaction sleeve
    Fig 53: Removing Reverse Clutch Reaction Sleeve
    G11259614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. Remove the reverse clutch reaction sleeve from the reverse clutch hub SUB-ASSY.
  37. Removal of No. 3 clutch disc
    1. Remove the clutch cushion plate, reverse clutch flange, 4 No. 3 clutch discs, and 3 No. 3 clutch plates from the reverse clutch hub SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 54: Removing Reverse Clutch Hub Sub-Assembly Components
    G11259615Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  38. Removal of forward clutch hub SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the forward clutch hub SUB-ASSY and No. 3 clutch hub thrust washer from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 55: Removing Forward Clutch Hub Sub-Assembly Components
      G11259616Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the 2 thrust needle roller bearings and No. 2 thrust bearing race from the forward clutch hub ASSY.
    Fig 56: Identifying Forward Clutch Hub Assembly Thrust Needle Roller Bearing And Thrust Bearing Race
    G11259617Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  39. Removal of coast clutch hub SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the coast clutch hub SUB-ASSY from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 57: Removing Coast Clutch Hub Sub-Assembly From Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly
    G11259618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  40. Removal of No. 4 one-way clutch ASSY
    1. Remove the No. 4 one-way clutch ASSY and No. 2 clutch hub thrust washer from the coast clutch hub ASSY.
    Fig 58: Identifying One-Way Clutch Assembly Components
    G11259619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  41. Removal of No. 1 clutch disc (forward clutch disc)
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring.
      Fig 59: Removing Forward Clutch Disc Snap Ring Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
      G11259620Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the input shaft.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the forward clutch flange, 4 No. 1 clutch discs, 4 No. 1 clutch plates, and clutch cushion plate from the input shaft.
    Fig 60: Identifying Clutch Plate, Disc, Flange And Cushion Plate
    G11259621Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  42. Removal of No. 4 clutch disc (coast clutch disc)
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring.
      Fig 61: Removing Coast Clutch Disc Using Flat-Tip Screwdriver
      G11259622Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the forward clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the coast clutch flange, 4 No. 4 clutch discs, 4 No. 4 clutch plates from the forward clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 62: Removing Coast Clutch Flange, Clutch Discs, Clutch Plates From Forward Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly
    G11259623Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  43. Removal of input shaft
    1. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing and input shaft rear thrust bearing race from the input shaft.
      Fig 63: Identifying Thrust Needle Roller Bearing And Input Shaft Rear Thrust Bearing Race
      G11259624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the input shaft from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 64: Removing Input Shaft From Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly
    G11259625Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  44. Removal of clutch drum oil seal ring
    1. Remove the 4 clutch drum oil seal rings from the input shaft.
    Fig 65: Removing Clutch Drum Oil Seal Ring From Input Shaft
    G11259626Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  45. Removal of No. 1 clutch balancer
    1. Place the SST on the No. 1 clutch balancer and press the forward clutch return spring SUB-ASSY using a press.

      SST 09387-00110

    2. Remove the snap ring.
      Fig 66: Removing Clutch Balancer Using SST
      G08554604Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove No. 1 clutch balancer and forward clutch return spring SUB-ASSY from the input shaft.
      Fig 67: Identifying Clutch Balancer And Forward Clutch Return Spring Sub-Assembly
      G11259628Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the D-ring from the No. 1 clutch balancer.
    Fig 68: Identifying Clutch Balancer And D-Ring
    G11259629Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  46. Removal of forward clutch piston SUB-ASSY
    1. Hold the forward clutch piston SUB-ASSY and blow compressed air (392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi}) to the input shaft, then remove the forward clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 69: Blowing Compressed Air Into Input Shaft
      G11259630Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the coast clutch piston from the forward clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 70: Identifying Coast Clutch Piston And Forward Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly
      G11259631Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the input shaft.
    Fig 71: Identifying Input Shaft And O-Ring
    G11259632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  47. Removal of reverse clutch flange
    1. Remove the reverse clutch flange from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 72: Removing Reverse Clutch Flange From Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly
    G11259633Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  48. Removal of No. 2 clutch disc (direct clutch disc)
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the 2 snap rings from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 73: Removing Snap Ring From Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
      G11259634Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the direct clutch flange, 5 No. 2 clutch discs, 5 No. 2 clutch plates from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 74: Identifying Clutch Plate, Disc And Direct Clutch Flange
    G11259635Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  49. Removal of No. 3 clutch balancer
    1. Place the SST on the No. 3 clutch balancer and press the reverse clutch return spring SUB-ASSY using a press.

      SST 09387-00070

    2. Remove the snap ring.
    3. Remove the No. 3 clutch balancer.
    Fig 75: Removing Clutch Balancer Using SST
    G08554613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  50. Removal of reverse clutch return spring SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the reverse clutch return spring SUB-ASSY and O-ring from the reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 76: Identifying Reverse Clutch Return Spring Sub-Assembly, O-Ring And Reverse Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly
    G11259637Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  51. Removal of reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 77: Identifying Reverse Clutch Piston And Drum Sub-Assembly
      G11259638Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the reverse clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 78: Identifying Reverse Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly O-Ring
      G11259639Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 79: Identifying Reverse Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly O-Ring
    G11259640Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  52. Removal of direct clutch piston SUB-ASSY
    1. Place the SST on the No. 2 clutch balancer and press the direct clutch return spring SUB-ASSY using a press.

      SST 09320-89010

    2. Remove the snap ring.
      Fig 80: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly Using SST
      G08554618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the No. 2 clutch balancer and direct clutch return spring SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 81: Identifying Clutch Balancer, O-Ring And Direct Clutch Return Spring Sub-Assembly
      G11259642Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the No. 2 clutch balancer.
    5. Use 2 flat tip screwdrivers to remove the direct clutch piston SUB-ASSY from the reverse clutch drum SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 82: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly Using Flat-Tip Screwdrivers
      G11259643Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the direct clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    6. Remove 2 O-rings from the direct clutch piston SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 83: Identifying Direct Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly O-Rings
    G11259644Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  53. Removal of No. 3 brake disc
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 84: Removing Snap Ring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly Using Flat-Tip Screwdriver
      G11259645Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the No. 3 brake flange, 3 No. 3 brake discs, and 3 No. 3 brake plates from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 85: Identifying Brake Plate, Brake Disc And Brake Flange
    G11259646Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  54. Removal of No. 3 brake cylinder
    1. Remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 86: Removing Snap Ring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G08554624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the No. 3 brake cylinder from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 87: Removing Brake Cylinder From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
    G08554625Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  55. Removal of No. 3 brake piston
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver and press to remove the snap ring and No. 3 brake piston return spring SUB-ASSY from the No. 3 brake cylinder.
      Fig 88: Identifying Snap Ring, Brake Piston Return Spring Sub-Assembly And Brake Cylinder
      G11259649Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      SST 18762AA030

      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the No. 3 brake cylinder.
      • Keep the foot of SST from standing on the protrusion of the piston return spring SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Hold the No. 3 second brake piston and blow compressed air (392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi}) to the No. 3 brake cylinder, then remove the No. 3 brake piston.
      Fig 89: Blowing Compressed Air Into Brake Cylinder
      G11259650Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove 2 O-rings from the No. 3 brake piston.
    Fig 90: Identifying Brake Piston O-Ring
    G11259651Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  56. Removal of one-way clutch ASSY
    1. Remove the one-way clutch ASSY and No. 1 planetary carrier thrust washer from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 91: Identifying One-Way Clutch Assembly And Planetary Carrier Thrust Washer
    G11259652Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  57. Removal of front planetary gear ASSY
    1. Remove the front planetary gear ASSY and one-way clutch inner race SUB-ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 92: Identifying One-Way Clutch Inner Race Sub-Assembly And Front Planetary Gear Assembly
      G11259653Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the front planetary flange rear thrust bearing race, front planetary flange thrust needle roller bearing, and No. 2 planetary carrier thrust washer from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 93: Identifying Front Planetary Flange Rear Thrust Bearing Race, Thrust Needle Roller Bearing And Planetary Carrier Thrust Washer
    G11259654Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  58. Removal of front planetary ring gear
    1. Remove the front planetary ring gear from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 94: Removing Front Planetary Ring Gear From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
    G08554632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  59. Removal of center planetary ring gear
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring.
      Fig 95: Removing Center Planetary Ring Gear Snap Ring Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
      G11259656Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the front planetary ring gear.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the center planetary ring gear from the front planetary ring gear.
    3. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring.
      Fig 96: Removing Snap Ring Using Flat-Tip Screwdriver
      G11259657Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the center planetary ring gear.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    4. Remove the front planetary ring gear flange SUB-ASSY from the center planetary ring gear.
  60. Removal of No. 1 brake disc
    1. Remove the No. 1 brake flange, 3 No. 1 brake discs, 3 No. 1 brake plates from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 97: Identifying Brake Plate, Brake Disc And Brake Flange
    G11259659Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  61. Removal of brake piston return spring SUB-ASSY
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 98: Removing Snap Ring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly Using Flat-Tip Screwdriver
      G11259660Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove the brake piston return spring SUB-ASSY and No. 1 brake cylinder from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 99: Identifying Brake Piston Return Spring Sub-Assembly And Brake Cylinder
    G11259661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  62. Removal of No. 1 brake piston
    1. Hold the No. 1 brake piston and blow compressed air (392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi}) to the No. 1 brake cylinder, then remove the No. 1 brake piston.
      NOTE: If the piston does not jump out by compressed air, use needle nose pliers to pick the piston up and take it out.
    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the No. 1 brake piston.
    Fig 100: Blowing Compressed Air Into Brake Piston
    G11259662Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  63. Removal of No. 2 brake disc
    1. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 101: Removing Snap Ring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G11259663Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      NOTE: Wrap the tip of a flat tip screwdriver with tape before using it.
    2. Remove 2 No. 2 brake flanges, 4 No. 2 brake discs, 3 No. 2 brake plates, and No. 2 brake piston return spring SUB-ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 102: Identifying Brake Flange, Disc, Plate And Brake Piston Return Spring Sub-Assembly
    G11259664Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  64. Removal of No. 2 brake piston
    1. Hold the No. 2 brake piston and blow compressed air (392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi}) to the transmission case, then remove the No. 2 brake piston and No. 2 brake cylinder.
      NOTE: If the piston does not jump out by compressed air, use needle nose pliers to pick the piston up and take it out.
      Fig 103: Blowing Compressed Air Into Transmission Case
      G11259665Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the No. 2 brake piston from the No. 2 brake cylinder.
    3. Remove the two O-rings from the No. 2 brake piston.
  65. Removal of center planetary gear ASSY
    1. Remove the center planetary gear ASSY, planetary sun gear, thrust needle roller bearing, and No. 4 thrust bearing race from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 104: Identifying Center Planetary Gear Assembly Components
    G11259666Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  66. Removal of intermediate shaft
    1. Remove the snap ring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 105: Removing Snap Ring From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G08554643Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the intermediate shaft together with the No. 3 one-way clutch ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 106: Removing Intermediate Shaft And One-Way Clutch Assembly From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
    G11259668Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  67. Removal of No. 3 one-way clutch ASSY
    1. Remove the No. 3 one-way clutch ASSY and one-way clutch inner race from the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 107: Identifying One-Way Clutch Assembly And Clutch Inner Race
    G11259669Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  68. Removal of rear planetary ring gear flange SUB-ASSY
    1. Remove the rear planetary ring gear flange SUB-ASSY, No. 7 thrust bearing race, thrust needle roller bearing, and No. 8 thrust bearing race from the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 108: Identifying Rear Planetary Ring Gear Flange Sub-Assembly Components
    G11259670Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  69. Removal of brake plate stopper spring
    1. Remove the brake plate stopper spring from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 109: Locating Brake Plate Stopper Spring
    G11259671Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  70. Removal of No. 4 brake disc
    1. Remove 2 No. 4 brake flanges, 5 No. 4 brake discs, 4 No. 4 brake plates from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 110: Identifying Brake Flange, Disc And Plate
    G11259672Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  71. Removal of rear planetary gear ASSY
    1. Remove the rear planetary gear ASSY from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 111: Removing Rear Planetary Gear Assembly From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G08554649Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the thrust bearing race, thrust needle roller bearing, and No. 9 thrust bearing race from the rear planetary gear ASSY.
      Fig 112: Identifying Thrust Bearing Race, Thrust Needle Roller Bearing And Thrust Bearing Race (Number 9)
      G11259674Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 113: Removing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
    G08554651Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  72. Removal of 1st & reverse brake return spring SUB-ASSY
    1. Place the SST on the 1st & reverse brake return spring SUB-ASSY and press the 1st & reverse brake return spring SUB-ASSY.
      Fig 114: Pressing Reverse Brake Return Spring Sub-Assembly Using SST
      G11259676Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      SST 09350-07050

    2. Remove the snap ring and 1st & reverse brake return spring SUB-ASSY.
  73. Removal of brake apply tube
    1. Remove the brake apply tube from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.
    Fig 115: Removing Brake Apply Tube From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
    G08554653Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  74. Removal of 1st & reverse brake piston
    1. Hold the 1st & reverse brake piston and blow compressed air (392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi}) to the transmission case, then remove the 1st & reverse brake piston.
      NOTE: If the piston does not jump out by compressed air, use needle nose pliers to pick the piston up and take it out.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the 1st & reverse brake piston.
    Fig 116: Blowing Compressed Air Into Transmission Case
    G11259678Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  75. Removal of brake reaction sleeve
    1. Use the SST to remove the brake reaction sleeve from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.

      SST 09350-07080

    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the brake reaction sleeve.
      Fig 117: Removing Brake Reaction Sleeve From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly Using SST
      G11259679Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  76. Removal of No. 4 brake piston
    1. Use the SST to remove the No. 4 brake piston from the automatic transmission case SUB-ASSY.

      SST 09350-07090

    2. Remove 2 O-rings from the No. 4 brake piston.
    Fig 118: Removing Brake Piston From Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly Using SST
    G11259680Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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