Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2002)
Only remove those bolts identified in the drawing. It is not necessary to remove the fluid strainer in order to remove the valve body.
Some models have a fluid pipe between the valve body and transmission case. The pipe must be removed before removing the valve body bolts. The
chart identifies those vehicles.
Remove all but two of the valve body attaching bolts (bolts are noted as A and B types). Loosen the two remaining bolts enough to allow the remaining
transmission fluid to drain.
While the transmission is draining, clean the liquid gasket from the transmission pan.
Peel the liquid gasket with a suitable scraper and then remove any remaining gasket with a 3M Scotchbright Roll Lock Disk # 07481 (red) or equivalent.
While holding the valve body remove the remaining two bolts and remove the valve body from the transmission assembly. Place the valve body in a
clean, secure area.
Important:
Be sure that the valve body remains in the upright position, otherwise oil will drain from the accumulator valves.
Parking Rod Replacement
Confirm manual plate is in gear range "3" and drive the straight pin out of the select lever by using a 4 mm diam. pin remover. Remove and discard the
old pin. A new pin is provided in the parking rod kit.
Turn the manual plate until the detent spring is released as pictured.
