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Shifter Fork and Rod: Installation

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  1. Install the reverse arm fork spring, ball and interlock plunger to reverse fork rod arm. Insert the reverse fork rod into the hole in reverse fork rod arm, and hold it with outer snap ring using ST.
    NOTE: Apply a coat of grease to plunger to prevent it from falling.

    ST 399411700 ACCENT BALL INSTALLER

  2. Position the ball, spring and new gasket in the reverse shifter rod hole on the left side of transmission case, and tighten the checking ball plug.
  3. Install the 1-2 fork rod into 1-2 shifter fork through the hole on the rear of transmission case.
  4. Align the holes in rod and fork, and drive new straight pin into these holes using ST.
    NOTE:
    • Set other rods to neutral.
    • Make sure the interlock plunger is on the 3-4 fork rod side.

    ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER

  5. Install the interlock plunger onto 3-4 fork rod.
    NOTE: Apply a coat of grease to plunger to prevent it from falling.
  6. Install the 3-4 fork rod into 3-4 shifter fork through the hole on the rear of transmission case.
  7. Align the holes in rod and fork, and drive new straight pin into these holes.
    NOTE:
    • Set the reverse fork rod to neutral.
    • Make sure the interlock plunger (before installation) is on the reverse fork rod side.

    ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER

  8. Install the 5th shifter fork onto the rear of reverse fork rod. Align the holes in the two parts and drive new straight pin into the specified place.

    ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER

    Fig 1: Installing 5th Shifter Fork Onto Rear Of Reverse Fork Rod
    G03832184Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Position the balls, checking ball springs and new gaskets into 3-4 and 1-2 rod holes, and install plugs.
    Fig 2: Checking Ball Springs
    G03832185Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the differential assembly. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Front Differential Assembly. >
  11. Install the main shaft assembly.

    < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range. >

  12. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly. >
  13. Install the transmission case. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Transmission Case. >
  14. Install the transfer case with extension case assembly. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly. >
  15. Install the back-up light switch and neutral position switch. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Switches and Harness. >
  16. Install the manual transmission assembly into vehicle. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly. >