2008 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Converter Case: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Input Shaft
    G05002575Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
  5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
    Fig 2: Identifying Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Harness Connector
    G05668423Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the air breather hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose. >
  7. Remove the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  8. Remove the ATF inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  9. Remove the converter case alignment bolt, and then separate the transmission case and converter case by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal and bushing in the converter case with the oil pump cover.
    • Do not loosen the rubber seal.
      Fig 3: Identifying Converter Case
      G04990503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the seal pipe.
    Fig 4: Identifying Seal Pipe
    G05668425Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the front differential assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly. >
  12. Remove the oil seal from converter case.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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