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STI Model

  1. Mount the bushing and cushion rubber to the stay.
    Fig 1: Bushing, Cushion Rubber And Stay
    G07689495Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the bushing and spacer to boss.
    Fig 2: Bushing And Spacer
    G07689496Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the snap ring to gear shift lever and install the bushing.
    NOTE: Apply grease to the bushing.
    Fig 3: Snap Ring And Bushing
    G07689497Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply grease to the bushing and O-ring, and then install to gear shift lever.
    Fig 4: Bushing And O-Ring
    G07689498Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply sufficient grease into boss, and then install the gear shift lever to the stay.
    Fig 5: Gear Shift Lever And Stay
    G05002359Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the washer and snap ring.
    Fig 6: Snap Ring
    G07689500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Insert the gear shift lever and rod into boot hole.
  8. Install the rod.

    Tightening torque: 

    12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Rod, Lever And Stay
    G07689501Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the boss to the rod.

    Tightening torque: 

    12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Boss And Rod With Mounting Bolt And Nut
    G07689502Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install a new lock wire.
    Fig 9: Lock Wire
    G07689503Courtesy 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
    G07689504Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the holder.

    Tightening torque: 

    1.3 N.m (0.1 kgf-m, 1.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Holder With Mounting Bolts
    G07689505Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Insert the reverse check cable into the boot hole.
  13. Insert the reverse check cable into the gear shift assembly, and fix in place with a band clip.
    NOTE:
    • Cut the excess band clip.
    • Make sure that the reverse check cable is inserted into the gearshift lever with no gaps.
    Fig 12: Locating Band Clip
    G05002351Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the seat cushion and spring.
    Fig 13: Seat Cushion And Spring
    G07689507Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Use the spring pin to secure the end of the slider and reverse check cable.
    NOTE: Apply grease to the moving part of slider.
    Fig 14: Slider And Spring Pin
    G07689508Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. With the cable pulled (the slider is lowered), adjust the distance between the edge of cable plate and the reverse check cable to 84 mm (3.31 in), and tighten the lock nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 15: Distance Between Edge Of Cable Plate And Reverse Check Cable
    G07689509Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Secure the reverse check cable to the stay clip.
    NOTE: Install the reverse check cable on top of the stay.
    Fig 16: Reverse Check Cable And Stay Clip
    G07689510Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.