2013 Subaru Forester X, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Lever: Assembly

  1. Clean all the parts before assembly.
  2. Apply grease to each part. < Refer to AT SELECT LEVER , COMPONENT, General Description. >

    Grease: 

    Except for shift lock part: 

    NIGTIGHT LYW No. 2 grease or equivalent 

    Shift lock part: 

    SANKOL or equivalent 

  3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
    NOTE:
    • When installing the plate guide COMPL, set the select lever to the "D" range (normal mode position), and be careful for the following points.
      • Insert protrusion (B) of the plate guide COMPL into the hole on the solenoid unit (A).
      • Insert link (D) of the shift lock release into link (C) of the solenoid unit.
        Fig 1: Inserting Link Of Shift Lock Release Into Link Of Solenoid Unit
        G08571455Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Connect the switch and solenoid terminals to the connector.
      Fig 2: Connecting Switch And Solenoid Terminals To Connector
      G08571456Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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 whether the operating force occurs.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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