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MT Gear Shift Lever: Installation

  1. Install the joint to the transmission and secure with a spring pin.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Joint And Spring Pin
    G05955843Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the gear shift lever from the room side.
    NOTE: Insert the rod and the stay, and then temporarily set them onto the transmission mount.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Gear Shift Lever
    G05661245Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Mount the cushion rubber on the vehicle body.

    5. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Cushion Rubber
    G05955845Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Using new self-locking nuts, connect the rod to the joint.

    6. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Connecting Rod To Joint
    G05955846Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using new self-locking nuts, connect the stay to the transmission bracket.

    7. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Connecting Stay To Transmission Bracket
    G05955847Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the heat shield cover.
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05661238Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Muffler.

  9. Install the plate assembly to the vehicle body.

    Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    1. Set the plate assembly to the vehicle.
    2. Temporarily tighten the bolt (A).
    3. Tighten the bolt (B).
    4. Tighten the bolt (A).
    5. Tighten the bolts (C) and (D).
    Fig 7: Identifying Plate Assembly Bolts
    G05661250Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the harness clamp to the plate.
  11. Install the boot and insulator assembly, and secure with a clamp.
    12. Fig 8: Identifying Boot And Insulator Assembly
    G05661235Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the console cover and console box. Refer to INSTALLATION , Console Box.
  13. Install the console front panel and console boot.
  14. Install the gear shift knob.
  15. Check that the gear can be shifted accurately into each gear ranges.
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