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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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002IMPREZA OUTBACK SPORT, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSA/T CONTROL SYSTEMSSELECT CABLEADJUSTMENT
2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, Automatic
Select Cable: Adjustment
2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, AutomaticSECTION Adjustment
- Set the vehicle on the lift.
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
- Set the lever to "N" position.
- Lift-up the vehicle.
- Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
- Loosen the adjusting nut on each side.
- Turn the adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.
- While preventing the adjusting nut B from moving with a wrench, tighten adjusting nut A.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.76kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- After completion of fitting, make sure that the select lever operates smoothly all across the operating range.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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.