Select Cable: Installation

2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, AutomaticSECTION Installation
  1. Install the select cable to plate assembly.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)Β 

  2. Install the select cable to range select lever.
  3. Install the plate assembly to transmission.
    Fig 1: Installing Select Cable To Range Select Lever
    G02871534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    T: 24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-ib)Β 

  4. Install the snap pin to range select lever.
    Fig 2: Installing Snap Pin To Range Select Lever
    G02871535Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Move the select lever to the "N" position, then adjust the select cable position. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENTΒ  , Select Cable. >
  6. Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  7. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  8. Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
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