2012 Subaru Legacy Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Adjustment

  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.

    Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE EX(H6DO)-5, REMOVAL . Refer to REAR EXHAUST PIPE EX(H6DO)-8, REMOVAL .

  4. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G06651705Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the nuts on both sides.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cable Nuts
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  6. Turn the nut B until it lightly touches the connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Select Lever, Connector And Contact Point
    G07913143Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Set a spanner wrench to the nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the nut A.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Tightening Select Cable Nut
    G07913144Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
  9. 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.