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Except For STI Model

NOTE:
  • Clean all the parts before assembly.
  • Apply NIGTIGHT LYW No. 2 grease or equivalent to each part. < Ref. to 5MT GEAR SHIFT LEVER , COMPONENT, General Description. >
  1. Mount the bushing and cushion rubber to the stay.
    Fig 1: Bushing And Cushion Rubber
    G07689511Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the bushing and spacer to boss.
    Fig 2: Bushing And Spacer
    G07689512Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using new self-locking nuts, install the boss to the joint.

    Tightening torque: 

    12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Boss With Bolt And Nut
    G05002348Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the snap ring to gear shift lever and install the bushing.
    NOTE: Apply grease to the bushing.
    Fig 4: Snap Ring And Bushing
    G00523855Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply grease to the bushing and O-ring, and then install to gear shift lever.
    Fig 5: Snap Ring, Bushing And O-Ring
    G00523856Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply sufficient grease into boss, and then install the gear shift lever to the stay.
    Fig 6: Gear Shift Lever And Stay
    G00523857Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the washer and snap ring.
    Fig 7: Snap Ring
    G07689517Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Insert the gear shift lever and rod into boot hole.
  9. Install the rod.

    Tightening torque: 

    12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Rod, Lever And Stay
    G07689518Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install a new lock wire.
    Fig 9: Lock Wire
    G07689519Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Install the lock wire to the stay groove.
    • Bend the extra wire to the same direction of lock wire winding.
    Fig 10: Inner Boot, Lock Wire And Stay
    G07689520Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.