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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSA/T CONTROL SYSTEMSSELECT CABLEADJUSTMENT

2002 Subaru Forester Base

Select Cable: Adjustment

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Adjustment

Prior to removal, set lever to "N" position.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Loosen the adjusting nut on each side.

Fig 2: Loosening Adjusting Nuts
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Turn adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.

Fig 3: Turning Adjusting Nut B
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While preventing adjusting nut B from moving with a wrench, tighten adjusting nut A.
Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Tightening Adjusting Nut A
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After completion of fitting, make sure that the select lever operates smoothly all across the operating range.

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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.