2025 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Check that the protector (b) is set between the clamps (a).
  • If the protector (b) is offset, set it between the clamps (a).
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  1. Install the cable bracket.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to twist the boot.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  2. Set a new clamp on the select lever as shown in the figure.
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    (A) Front side
    (B) Upside
  3. Install the select cable to the select lever. (If the connector pin is not removed)
    CAUTION:
    • Install the cable so that it does not twist.
    • Check that the select lever is in "N range".
    • If the connector pin is removed, always replace with a new connector pin.
    • Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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    1. Insert the select cable to the connector pin.
    2. Secure the select cable to the clamp.
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  4. Install the select cable to the select lever. (If the connector pin is removed)
    CAUTION:
    • Install the cable so that it does not twist.
    • Check that the select lever is in "N range".
    • Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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    1. Secure the select cable to the clamp.
    2. Align the cable thread with the select lever arm.
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    3. Install a new connector pin.
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  5. Temporarily Install the adjusting nut (rear) to the select cable.
  6. Apply grease to the shifter arm.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: NIPPON GREASE NIGTIGHT LTS No. 2 or equivalent

    • H4DO model
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    • H4DOTC model
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  7. Connect the select cable to the transmission main body.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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    NOTE: Set the washer before installing the snap pin.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

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  8. Adjust the select cable free play. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT CABLE>ADJUSTMENT .
  9. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). (H4DOTC model) Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
  10. Install the center exhaust cover and rear exhaust pipe.

    H4DO model: 

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

    H4DOTC model: 

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

  11. Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "P range". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>INSTALLATION .
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