2005 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Installation

  1. Install the select cable to plate assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

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

    Tightening torque: 

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

    • 4AT
      Fig 1: Installing Select Cable From Plate Assembly (4At)
      G03831060Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • 5AT
    Fig 2: Installing Select Cable From Plate Assembly (5At)
    G03831061Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the washer and snap pin to range select lever.
    • 4AT
      Fig 3: Installing Washer And Snap Pin To Range Select Lever (4At)
      G03831062Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • 5AT
    Fig 4: Installing Washer And Snap Pin To Range Select Lever (5At)
    G03831063Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install a new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.
    Fig 5: Installing Clamp
    G03831064Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Insert the tip of inner cable into connector hole of the select lever, and fix the cable to bracket.
    Fig 6: Inserting Tip Of Inner Cable Into Connector Hole Of Select Lever
    G03831065Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Shift the select lever to "N" range, and then adjust the select cable position. < Ref. to , ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable. >
  8. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 7: Installing Heat Shield Cover
    G03831066Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the front, center and rear exhaust pipes and muffler. (SOHC and DOHC non-turbo model)
  10. Install the center and rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (DOHC turbo model)

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >

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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.

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