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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC 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.
- Loosen the adjusting nut on each side.
- Turn adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.
- 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)
- 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.