MT Gear Shift Lever: Assembly

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Assembly
NOTE:
  1. Mount the bushing and cushion rubber to the stay.
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  2. Install the bushing and spacer to boss.
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  3. Install the boss to the joint.
    NOTE:

    Use a new self-locking nut. 

    Tightening torque: 

    12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

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  4. Install the snap ring to gear shift lever and install the bushing.
    NOTE:

    Apply grease to the bushing. 

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  5. Apply grease to the bushing B and O-ring, and then install to gear shift lever.
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  6. Apply sufficient grease into boss, and then install the gear shift lever to the stay.
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  7. Install the snap ring.
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  8. Insert the gear shift lever and rod into boot hole.
  9. Install the rod.
    NOTE:

    Use a new self-locking nut. 

    Tightening torque: 

    12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

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  10. Install the lock wire.
NOTE:

Use a new lock wire. 

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NOTE:
  • Install the lock wire to the stay groove. 
  • Bend the extra wire to the same direction of lock wire winding. 
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RENDER: 1.0x

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