2008 Subaru Outback Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Installation

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  1. Install the select cable to plate assembly.

    Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Select Cable Bolt Tightening Torque
    G05019691Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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 2: Identifying Plate Assembly Bolt Tightening Torque - 4AT
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    • 5AT
      Fig 3: Identifying Plate Assembly Bolt Tightening Torque - 5AT
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  4. Install the washer and snap pin to range select lever.
    • 4AT
      Fig 4: Identifying Range Select Lever Washer And Snap Pin - 4AT
      G05341828Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • 5AT
      Fig 5: Identifying Range Select Lever Washer And Snap Pin - 5AT
      G05341829Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.
    Fig 6: Installing Clamp Paying Attention To Installing Direction
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  6. Insert the tip of inner cable into connector hole of select lever, and fix the cable to bracket.
    Fig 7: Inserting Tip Of Inner Cable Into Connector Hole Of Select Lever
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  7. Shift the select lever to the "N" range, and then adjust the select cable position. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT  , Select Cable .>
  8. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 8: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the front, center and rear exhaust pipes, and the muffler. (SOHC and DOHC non-turbo model)
  10. Install the center, rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (DOHC turbo model) <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe .> <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> <Ref. to INSTALLATION , INSTALLATION, Muffler .>
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