2015 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Reverse Check Cable: Adjustment

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  4. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
    G08550630Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the crossmember. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System.>
  6. Measure the distance "A" from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the reverse check lever.
    Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Shift Bracket Seating Face To Reverse Check Lever Hole Edge
    G10267976Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Measure the distance "B" from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the extension case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Distance Between Shift Bracket Seating Face To Extension Case Hole Edge
    G10267977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Calculate the following formula and determine the amount of cable adjustment.

    T mm = (A - B) x 0.56

    [T in = (A - B) x 0.56]

    T: Amount of cable adjustment

    A: Distance from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the reverse check lever

    B: Distance from the shift bracket seating face on transmission side to the hole edge of the extension case

    NOTE:
    • If the value "T" (amount of cable adjustment) is positive (+), shorten the length "C" (from cable plate edge to reverse check cable) by using adjustment procedures.
    • If the value "T" (amount of cable adjustment) is negative (-), lengthen the length "C" (from cable plate edge to reverse check cable) by using adjustment procedures.
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