Select Cable: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- SOHC model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
- DOHC turbo model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
- DOHC 3.0 L model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.

Fig 2: Locating Adjusting Nuts
With the select lever pushed towards the rear of the vehicle, turn the adjustment nut B until it just contacts the connector. Then loosen the nut for 1/2 turn.

Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Nut Position
Set a spanner wrench to adjusting nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the adjusting nut A.
Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Adjusting Nut Position
After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
Install in the reverse order of removal.