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
- Apply grease to each moving parts.
Grease:
Multemp D No. 2 or equivalent
- Install the detent rod and the detent spring.
- Install the plate guide.
- Install the arm.
- Install the lever.
- Install the guide pin.
- Install the clamp.
- Install the guide pin.
- Install a new nut.
- Install the control shaft.
- Install a new nut.
- Install the solenoid unit. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND "P" RANGE SWITCH>INSTALLATION>SOLENOID UNIT .
- Install the harness.
- Install the connector.
- Install the gasket.
- Install the spacer.
- Check the select lever operation condition.
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.