Select Lever: Assembly

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Assembly
  1. Clean all parts before assembly.
  2. Apply grease [NIGTIGHT LYW No. 2 or equivalent] to each part. Refer to COMPONENT under GENERAL DESCRIPTIONΒ  .
  3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
    NOTE:
    • When installing the lock plate, be careful to position it in the correct direction.
      Fig 1: Installing Lock Plate
      G02862767Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Be careful to install the spring and button into the select lever grip in the correct direction.
      Fig 2: Installing Spring And Button Into Select Lever Grip
      G02862768Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. After completing the fitting, transfer the select lever to position "P"-"1", then check whether the indicator and select lever agree, whether the pointer and select lever agree, and what the operating force is.
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