Shifter Fork and Rod: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Manual Transmission Assembly. >
Remove the back-up light switch & neutral position switch. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Switches and Harness. >
Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly. >
Remove the transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Case. >
Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly. >
Remove the main shaft assembly for single-range. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range. >
Remove the front differential assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly. >
Drive out the straight pin by tapping with the ST, and pull out the 5th shifter fork.
ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER 2

Fig 1: Straight Pin And 5th Shifter Fork
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the plugs, springs and check balls.
Drive out the straight pin by tapping with the ST, and pull out the 3rd - 4th fork rod and shifter fork.
NOTE:
- When removing the rod, keep other rods in neutral.
- When pulling out the straight pin, remove it toward the inside of case so that it does not hit against the case.
ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER 2

Fig 2: Straight Pin, 3rd-4th Fork Rod And Shifter Fork
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Drive out the straight pin by tapping with the ST, and pull out the 1st - 2nd fork rod and shifter fork.
ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER 2
Remove the snap ring (outer), and pull out the reverse fork rod from reverse fork rod arm. Then take out the ball, spring and interlock plunger from the rod. And then remove the rod.
NOTE: When pulling out the reverse fork rod arm, be careful not to let the ball pop out of arm.
Remove the reverse shifter lever.