2009 Subaru Outback LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

AT Main Case: Removal: Notes

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. Refer to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  2. Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch 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.
  6. Disconnect the air breather hose.
  7. Remove the oil charge pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe.
  8. Remove the ATF inlet and outlet pipes. Refer to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
  9. Separate the converter case from the transmission case. Refer to REMOVAL , Converter Case.
  10. Remove the oil pump housing.

    Refer to REMOVAL , Oil Pump Housing.

  11. Take out the high clutch, thrust needle bearing and reverse clutch assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Needle Bearing With High And Reverse Clutch Assembly
    G06337375Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Take out the high clutch hub and thrust bearing.
    Fig 3: Identifying High Clutch Hub And Thrust Needle Bearing
    G06337376Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Take out the front sun gear and thrust needle bearing.
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Sun Gear And Thrust Needle Bearing
    G06337377Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Pull out while being careful not to break the leaf spring of the 2-4 brake.
    Fig 5: Identifying Leaf Spring And Retaining Plate
    G06337378Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the snap ring and thrust needle bearing.
    Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring And Thrust Needle Bearing
    G06337379Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Take out the retaining plate, drive plate and driven plate of the 2-4 brake.
    Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Plate, Drive Plate And Driven Plate Of 2-4 Brake
    G05002741Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Take out the thrust needle bearing, planetary gear assembly and low clutch assembly.
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Planetary Gear And Low Clutch Assembly
    G05002742Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the 2-4 brake seal.
    Fig 9: Locating 2-4 Brake Oil Seal
    G05956186Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the snap ring.
    Fig 10: Identifying Snap Ring And 2-4 Brake Piston
    G06337383Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Take out the 2-4 brake spring retainer.
    Fig 11: Removing/Installing 2-4 Brake Spring Retainer
    G05002745Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the 2-4 brake piston and 2-4 brake piston retainer while taking care not to damage them.
    Fig 12: Removing 2-4 Brake Piston And 2-4 Brake Piston Retainer
    G06337385Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Pull out the leaf spring of the low & reverse brake while being careful not to bend it.
    Fig 13: Identifying Leaf Spring
    G06337386Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the snap ring.
    Fig 14: Identifying Snap Ring
    G06337387Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Take out the retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate and dish plate of the low & reverse brake.
    Fig 15: Identifying Retaining Plate And Drive Plate
    G05002749Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Turn the transmission case upside down, and then take out the socket bolts while holding the one-way clutch inner race by hand.
    Fig 16: Removing/Installing Socket Head Bolts
    G05002750Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the spring retainer.
    Fig 17: Removing/Installing Spring Retainer
    G05002751Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Take out the return spring.
    Fig 18: Removing/Installing Return Spring
    G05002752Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Apply compressed air.
    Fig 19: Applying Compressed Air
    G05956196Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Take out the low & reverse brake piston.
    Fig 20: Removing/Installing Low & Reverse Brake Piston
    G05002754Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.