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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  3. Remove the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)

    Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.

  4. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model)

    Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler.

  5. Disconnect the transmission harness connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Harness Connector
    G05955994Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the pitching stopper. Refer to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System.
  7. Remove the transmission harness connector from stay.
  8. Lift up the vehicle.
  9. Clean the transmission exterior.
  10. Remove the drain plug (ATF) to drain the ATF.
    CAUTION: Because the AFT will be very hot after driving, be very careful not be receive burns.
  11. Perform replacement with a new gasket, and tighten the drain plug (ATF).

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug (ATF) And Oil Pan
    G05955995Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the front, center and rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Non-turbo model)

    Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler.

  13. Remove the center and rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Turbo model)

    Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler.

  14. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05661183Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.
  16. Place the transmission jack under the transmission.
    NOTE: Make sure that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the cross.
  17. Remove the transmission rear crossmember bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolt
    G05002527Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Lower the transmission jack.
    NOTE: Do not separate the transmission jack and transmission.
  19. Remove the ATF inlet and outlet pipes.
    CAUTION: When removing the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose the ball and spring used together with the retaining screw.
  20. Remove the front vehicle speed sensor and torque converter turbine speed sensor.
    Fig 5: Identifying Front Vehicle Speed Sensor And Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor
    G05955998Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Disconnect the connector from the rear vehicle speed sensor.
    Fig 6: Identifying Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor
    G05955999Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the oil pan.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter such as dust or dirt to enter the oil pan.
  23. Disconnect the control valve connector and transmission ground terminal.
    Fig 7: Identifying Control Valve Connector And Transmission Ground Terminal
    G05956000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the transmission harness assembly.
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