Safety Warning
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.
2010 Subaru Forester X, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Select Lever: Assembly
- Clean all the parts before assembly.
- Apply NIGTIGHT LYW No. 2 grease or equivalent to each part. Refer to AT SELECT LEVER , COMPONENT, General Description.
- Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.NOTE:
- When installing the plate guide COMPL, set the select lever to "D" range (normal mode position), and be careful of the following.
- Insert protrusion (B) of the plate guide COMPL into the hole on the shift lock solenoid unit (A).
- Insert link (D) of the shift lock release into link (C) of the shift lock solenoid unit.
- Connect the switch and solenoid terminals to the connector.
- After completing installation, shift the select lever from "P" range to "D" range, then check whether the indicator and select lever matches, whether the pointer and position mark matches and what the operating force is.
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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.
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