Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2001 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Select Cable
Move select lever from "P" position to "1" position. You should be able to feel the dententes in each position. If the detentes cannot be felt or the position pointer is improperly aligned, adjust the cable.
- Prior to removal, set lever to "N" position.
- Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- Remove heat shield cover.
- Loosen the adjusting nut on each side. See Fig 1 .
- Turn adjusting nut "B" until it lightly touches the connector. See Fig 2 .
- While preventing adjusting nut "B" from moving with a wrench, tighten adjusting nut "A". See Fig 3 .
- After completion of fitting, make sure that the select lever operates smoothly all across the operating range.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.