Safety Warning
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.
2023 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Select Lever And Select Cable
| (1) | Grip button |
| (2) | Grip |
| (3) | Clamp |
| (4) | Grip cover (model with gate shifter) |
| (5) | Rod |
| (6) | Boot (model with boot shifter) |
| (7) | Indicator (model with gate shifter) |
| (8) | Indicator (model with boot shifter) |
| (9) | Adjusting nut (rear) |
| (10) | Adjusting nut (front) |
| (11) | Select cable |
| (12) | Cable bracket |
| (13) | Washer |
| (14) | Snap pin |
| (15) | Clamp |
| (16) | Spacer |
| (17) | Gasket |
| (18) | Guide pin |
| (19) | Control shaft |
| (20) | Solenoid unit |
| (21) | Lock plate |
| (22) | Plate |
| (23) | Nut |
| (24) | Nut |
| (25) | Clamp |
| (26) | Detent spring |
| (27) | Detent rod |
| (28) | Lever |
| (29) | Plate guide |
| (30) | Connector pin |
| (31) | Arm |
Tightening torque: N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 7.5 (0.8, 5.5)
T2: 18 (1.8, 13.3)
Factory Service Tools
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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.