2001 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Gear Shift Lever: Assembly

  1. Clean all parts before assembly.
  2. Mount the bush B and cushion rubber on the stay.
    Fig 1: Installing Bush "B" & Cushion Rubber On Stay
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  3. Mount each part; boot, O-ring, bush A, spacer, bush B, bush D and straight pin on the gear shift lever.
    CAUTION:
    • Always use new O-rings.
    • Apply grease to the inner and side surfaces of the bush when installing the spacer (NIGHT LYW No. 2 or equivalent).
      Fig 2: Installing Each Part; On To Gear Shift Lever
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  4. Insert the gear shift lever into the boot hole.
  5. Install snap ring and stay to the bush D.
    Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring & Stay To The Bush "D"
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  6. Tighten with locking wire to the extent that the boot will not come off.
    CAUTION: Always use new locking wire.
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