MT Gear Shift Lever: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Subaru Outback and 2002 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove lock wire.

Fig 1: Removing Lock Wire
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Remove rod from lever.

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

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

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

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

Fig 6: Removing Bushing A From Gear Shift Lever
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