2022 Subaru Legacy BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Adjustment

  1. Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N range". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVALΒ 
  2. Remove the center exhaust cover.

    H4DO model:Β 

    Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .

    Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .

  3. Loosen the adjusting nut (front) and adjusting nut (rear).
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  4. Turn the adjusting nut (front) until it lightly touches the connector pin.
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  5. While holding the adjusting nut (front) in place, tighten the adjusting nut (rear).

    Tightening torque:Β 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)

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  6. After the completion of adjustment, check that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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