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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.
2018 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
MT Gear Shift Lever: Assembly
NOTE:
- Clean all the parts before assembly.
- Apply NIGTIGHT LYW No. 2 grease or equivalent to each part. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>General Description>COMPONENT>6MT GEAR SHIFT LEVER (STI MODEL)
- Mount the bushing and cushion rubber to the stay.
- Install the bushing and spacer to boss.
- Install the snap ring and install the bushing.NOTE: Apply grease to the bushing.
- Apply grease to the bushing and O-ring, and then install to gear shift lever.
- Apply sufficient grease into boss, and then install the gear shift lever to the stay.
- Install the snap ring.
- Insert the gear shift lever and rod into boot hole.
- Install the rod.
Tightening Torque:
12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)
- Install the boss to the rod.
Tightening Torque:
12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)
- Install a new lock wire.NOTE:
- Install the lock wire to the stay groove.
- Bend the extra wire to the same direction of lock wire winding.
- Install the holder.
Tightening Torque:
1.3 N.m (0.1 kgf-m, 1.0 ft-lb)
- Insert the reverse check cable into the boot hole.
- Insert the reverse check cable into the gear shift assembly, and fix in place with a band clip.NOTE:
- Cut the excess band clip.
- Make sure that the reverse check cable is inserted into the gearshift lever assembly with no gaps.
- Install the seat cushion and spring.
- Use the spring pin to secure the end of the slider and reverse check cable.NOTE: Apply grease to the moving part of slider.
- Install the reverse check cable to the cable plate, and tighten the lock nut.
Tightening Torque:
6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
- Secure the reverse check cable to the stay clip.NOTE: Install the reverse check cable on top of the stay.
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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.