2023 Subaru WRX Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

MT Gear Select Cable: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Always use new MT gear select cable if the cable is removed from selector lever COMPL of transmission side.
  • Do not bend the MT gear select cable more than necessary.
  • Do not twist the MT gear select cable more than necessary.
  1. Install the select bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

  2. Install the MT gear select cable.
    CAUTION:
    • Always use a new MT gear select cable.
    • Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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  3. Install the clamp.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not hit the MT gear select cable.
    • If you hit the MT gear select cable by mistake, replace it with a new one.
  4. Install the cable clamp.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

  5. Check the exposed length of MT gear select cable. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>MT GEAR SELECT CABLE>INSPECTION .
  6. Install the transmission body. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (TY75)>TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  7. Check that the MT gear shift lever can be shifted into each position.
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