Control Valve Body Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback, 2001 Subaru Legacy, 2001 Subaru Impreza, and 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove oil strainer from lower control valve body.
- Remove duty solenoids, solenoids and sensor from the lower valve body.
- Remove the upper-lower valve body tightening bolts.
- Separate the control valve body.CAUTION:
- Do not lose the ten (10) steel balls contained in the upper valve body and middle valve body.
- Do not lose strainers contained in the lower valve body.
NOTE: During ordinary servicing, clean the control valve bodies in this condition, without further disassembly. In the event of a seized clutch or other problem, disassemble the control valve bodies further, and clean the component parts. - Remove Upper Separator plate from middle valve body.
- Remove valve springs from upper valve body.
- Using air compressor, remove accumulator piston from upper valve body.