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MT Gear Select Cable: Removal

CAUTION: Always use new MT gear select cable if the cable is removed from selector lever COMPL of transmission side.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
  2. Remove the air intake duct. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
  3. Remove the V-belt covers.
    Fig 1: Locating V-Belt Cover Nut
    G10262379Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot to the throttle body.
    Fig 2: Air Intake Boot Clamps And Clip
    G11565902Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 3: Air Intake Boot
    G11565903Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Lift up the vehicle.
  7. Remove the front under cover. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.>
  8. Remove the center exhaust pipe. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  9. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 4: Center Exhaust Cover
    G10274726Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the nuts from left and right transmission mounting brackets.
    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Mounting Bracket Nut
    G08578481Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit.

    ST1 18363AA050 BOLT

    ST2 18360AA040 HANGER

    Tightening torque: 

    43 N.m (4.4 kgf-m, 31.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Using Bolt (18363AA050) Installing Hanger (18360AA040) To Engine Unit
    G10262386Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Set the ST1 and ST2 to vehicle.

    ST1 99099AJ000 ENGINE HANGER

    ST2 99099AJ010 CHAIN BALANCER

    CAUTION:
    • Set so that the chain sling does not hit the engine parts.
    • Install a bolt of ø8 mm (0.3 in) at the locations shown in the figure, and place the front side arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER).
    • Set the rear arms of ST (ENGINE HANGER) at the locations shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Locating Rear Arms Of Engine Hanger Setting Locations
    G11564623Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Lift the engine slightly and remove the engine mounting bolts.
    Fig 8: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
    G08578484Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the engine mounting nut and bolt to remove the engine mounting.
    Fig 9: Locating Engine Mounting Nut And Bolt
    G08578485Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Temporarily attach ST by using two bolts.

    ST 41099AJ130 SPECIAL TOOL FB

    Fig 10: Locating Special Tool Attaching Bolts
    G10274760Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lift up the engine unit high enough to install the bolt and nut to vehicle.
    CAUTION: Do not lift up higher than enough level to install the ST to avoid damage to the hoses and pipes inside the engine room.
    NOTE: If it is difficult to pull out the stud bolt from transmission mounting bracket, slightly shake the engine unit while lifting up.
    Fig 11: Locating Engine Unit Bolt And Nut
    G10274761Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Tighten the mounting bolts on the engine side.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 12: Locating Engine Side Mounting Bolts
    G10274762Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Rotate the handle of the ST (ENGINE HANGER) to loosen the sling chain.
  20. Lift up the vehicle.
  21. Set the transmission jack to the transmission.
  22. Remove the clamp cable and take out the MT gear select cable from the clamp.
    Fig 13: Cable Clamp
    G11564629Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the mounting bolts from the front crossmember and rear crossmember, and lower the transmission.
    CAUTION: When lowering the transmission, make sure that the transmission jack does not come off from the transmission.
    Fig 14: Locating Front Crossmember And Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
    G06651809Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Insert a spanner between the selector lever COMPL and the MT gear select cable and remove the MT gear select cable by raising the handle.
    NOTE:
    • Use a spanner with 11 to 13 in size.
    • The thickness of the spanner must not exceed 6 mm (0.2 in).
    Fig 15: Inserting Spanner Between Selector Lever COMPL And MT Gear Select Cable
    G11564631Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the MT gear select cable and select bracket as a single unit from the transmission body.
    Fig 16: MT Gear Select Cable And Select Bracket
    G11564632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the plate cable assembly.
    Fig 17: Locating Plate Cable Assembly Nuts
    G06651768Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Disconnect the MT gear select cable.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to deform the cable inner.
    NOTE: Push the MT gear select cable in the direction of arrow, and remove it.
    Fig 18: Removing MT Gear Select Cable
    G11564634Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the clamp which holds the MT gear select cable.
    Fig 19: MT Gear Select Cable And Clamp
    G11564635Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Pull out the MT gear select cable from the cover cable assembly.
CAUTION: Do not bend the MT gear select cable sharply.
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