2009 Subaru Outback LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Adjustment

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
    • SOHC model

      Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.

    • DOHC turbo model

      Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.

    • DOHC 3.0 L model

      Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.

  5. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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  6. Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.
    Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Nuts
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  7. Turn adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Nuts, Contact Point And Connector
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  8. Set a spanner wrench to adjusting nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the adjusting nut A.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Tightening Adjusting Nut A
    G06336962Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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.