2002 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Installation

  1. Install select cable to plate assembly.

    Tightening torque:Β  32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)

  2. Install select cable to range select lever.
  3. Install plate assembly to transmission.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    1. T:Β  24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Installing Plate Assembly To Transmission
    G02862773Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install snap pin to range select lever.
    Fig 2: Installing Snap Pin To Range Select Lever
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  5. Move the select lever to the "N" position, then adjust the select cable position. ADJUSTMENT under Select CableΒ  .
  6. Install heat shield cover.
    Fig 3: Installing Heat Shield Cover
    G02862775Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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