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MT Gear Shift Lever: Inspection

  1. Check for any deformed, damaged or worn part. Repair or replace as necessary Compare the removed parts with new parts to check if there are damages or not.
  2. Check that the lever cannot be moved to the reverse position unless the slider is pulled up.
  3. Check that the lever can be moved to the reverse position when the slider is pulled up to maximum.
  4. Check that the shift lever returns to the initial position when it is moved to "N" from the condition in 3).
    Fig 1: Shift Lever Direction Chart
    G06651778Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.