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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002LEGACY L SEDAN AWD F4-2.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRUNIT REPAIRTRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE
2002 Subaru Legacy L Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHC
Transmission Control Device
2002 Subaru Legacy L Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Transmission Control Device
A: REMOVAL
1. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.
2. Remove the input shaft.
3. Disconnect transmission harness connector from stay.
NOTE: Lift-up lever behind the connector and disconnect it from stay.
4. Disconnect the air breather hoses.
5. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
6. Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
7. Remove pitching stopper bracket.
8. Remove the inhibitor switch.
9. Remove control valve body assembly.
10. Pull off the straight pin of manual plate.
11. Remove bolts securing select lever, then remove select lever, manual plate and parking rod.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the lips of the press-fitted oil seal in the case.
12. Remove the detention spring.
B: INSTALLATION
1. Install detention spring to transmission case.
Tightening torque: 6 Nm (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft. lbs.)
2. Insert range select lever, and tighten bolt.
Tightening torque: 6 Nm (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft. lbs.)
3. Insert manual plate and parking rod.
4. Insert spring pin to manual plate.
5. Install control valve assembly and oil pan.
6. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
7. Install pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque: 41 Nm (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft. lbs.)
8. Install inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch.
9. Insert inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.
10. Install air breather hose.
11. Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bushing.
Normal protrusion A: 50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 inch)
12. Install the torque converter clutch assembly.
C: INSPECTION
Make sure the manual lever and detention spring are not worn or otherwise damaged.
1. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.
2. Remove the input shaft.
3. Disconnect transmission harness connector from stay.
NOTE: Lift-up lever behind the connector and disconnect it from stay.
4. Disconnect the air breather hoses.
5. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
6. Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
7. Remove pitching stopper bracket.
8. Remove the inhibitor switch.
9. Remove control valve body assembly.
10. Pull off the straight pin of manual plate.
11. Remove bolts securing select lever, then remove select lever, manual plate and parking rod.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the lips of the press-fitted oil seal in the case.
12. Remove the detention spring.
B: INSTALLATION
1. Install detention spring to transmission case.
Tightening torque: 6 Nm (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft. lbs.)
2. Insert range select lever, and tighten bolt.
Tightening torque: 6 Nm (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft. lbs.)
3. Insert manual plate and parking rod.
4. Insert spring pin to manual plate.
5. Install control valve assembly and oil pan.
6. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
7. Install pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque: 41 Nm (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft. lbs.)
8. Install inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch.
9. Insert inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.
10. Install air breather hose.
11. Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bushing.
Normal protrusion A: 50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 inch)
12. Install the torque converter clutch assembly.
C: INSPECTION
Make sure the manual lever and detention spring are not worn or otherwise damaged.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
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.