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Reverse Check Cable: Adjustment

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  4. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
    G08550630Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the crossmember. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System.>
  6. Measure the distance "A" from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the reverse check lever.
    Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Shift Bracket Seating Face To Reverse Check Lever Hole Edge
    G10267976Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Measure the distance "B" from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the extension case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Distance Between Shift Bracket Seating Face To Extension Case Hole Edge
    G10267977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Calculate the following formula and determine the amount of cable adjustment.

    T mm = (A - B) x 0.56

    [T in = (A - B) x 0.56]

    T: Amount of cable adjustment

    A: Distance from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the reverse check lever

    B: Distance from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the extension case

    NOTE:
    • If the value "T" (amount of cable adjustment) is positive (+), shorten the length "C" (from cable plate edge to reverse check cable) by using adjustment procedures.
    • If the value "T" (amount of cable adjustment) is negative (-), lengthen the length "C" (from cable plate edge to reverse check cable) by using adjustment procedures.
    Fig 4: Identifying Distance Cable Plate Edge To Reverse Check Cable
    G10267978Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the snap pin and washer, and separate the reverse check cable.
    Fig 5: Identifying Snap Pin, Washer, Reverse Check Cable
    G10267979Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Move the transmission to the right side, and remove the stay bolts and the reverse check cable.
    NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.
    Fig 6: Identifying Stay With Bolt
    G10267980Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Check the adjustment of the reverse check cable.
    1. Add a marking on the reverse check cable.
      Fig 7: Identifying Reverse Check Cable Marking
      G10267981Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. According to the value "T" (amount of cable adjustment) calculated in the step  8, turn the lock nut of reverse check cable back and forth, then adjust the length "C" (from cable plate edge to reverse check cable).
      NOTE:
      • Turning the lock nut toward front of the vehicle makes the cable length shorter and toward the rear of the vehicle the cable length longer.
      • The amount of the cable adjustment by one lock nut rotation is 1 mm (0.04 in).
      • Turn the lock nuts on both sides by the same adjustment amount.
      Fig 8: Identifying Cable Plate Edge To Reverse Check Cable
      G10267978Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Tighten the lock nut.

      Tightening torque: 

      6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 

  12. Move the transmission to the right side, and install the stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    T: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Identifying Stay
    G10267983Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the reverse check cable, washer and snap pin.
    NOTE: Make sure to point the snap pin in an appropriate direction.
    Fig 10: Installing Reverse Check Cable, Washer And Snap Pin
    G10267984Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Make sure the hole of extension case is aligned with that of reverse check lever. If the hole positions are not aligned, return to the step  6 and repeat the adjustment procedures of the reverse check cable.
    NOTE:
    • Check that the M3 bolt goes through the hole of reverse check lever and can be inserted into the hole of extension case.
    • When checking visually, confirm that the gap of hole positions is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) or less.
    Fig 11: Identifying Reverse Check Lever And Extension Case Hole
    G10267985Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: If the hole positions are not aligned after repeating the reverse check cable adjustment, adjust the cable hole position to the reference standard.

    Distance from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the reverse check lever "A": 

    Reference standard 

    16 mm (0.63 in) 

    Fig 12: Identifying Distance From Shift Bracket Seating Face To Reverse Check Lever Hole Edge
    G10267986Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the crossmember. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Mounting System.>
  16. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

  17. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  18. Connect the battery ground terminal.
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