MT Gear Shift Lever: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disassemble the lock wire.

Fig 1: Disassembling Lock Wire
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Remove the rod from lever.

Fig 2: Removing Rod From Lever
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Remove the snap ring from bushing B, and then disconnect the stay.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring From Bushing B
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Remove the boot from gear shift lever.
Remove the bushing and cushion rubber from stay.

Fig 4: Removing Bushing & Cushion Rubber From Stay
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Remove the O-ring, and then disconnect the bushing B.

Fig 5: Removing O-Ring
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Draw out the spring pin, and then remove the bushing A from gear shift lever.

Fig 6: Removing Bushing A From Gear Shift Lever
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