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Shifter Fork and Rod: Inspection

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  1. Check the shift shaft and shift rod for damage. Replace if damaged.
  2. Gearshift mechanism:

    Repair or replace the gearshift mechanism if excessively worn, bent, or defective in any way.

  3. Inspect the clearance between 1st, 2nd driven gear and reverse driven gear. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

    Clearance (a) and (b): 

    9.5 mm (0.374 in) 

    Fig 1: Identifying 1st, 2nd Driven Gear And Reverse Driven Gear
    G04991040Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1ST-2ND SHIFTER FORK SPECIFICATION

    1st-2nd shifter fork
    Part No. Mark Remarks
    32804AA060 1 Approach to 1st gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
    32804AA070 - Standard
    32804AA080 3 Become distant from 2nd gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
  4. Inspect the clearance between 3rd, 4th drive gear and coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

    Clearance (a) and (b): 

    9.3 mm (0.366 in) 

    Fig 2: Identifying 3rd, 4th Drive Gear And Coupling Sleeve
    G04991041Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3RD-4TH SHIFTER FORK SPECIFICATION

    3rd-4th shifter fork
    Part No. Mark Remarks
    32810AA061 1 Approach to 4th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
    32810AA071 - Standard
    32810AA101 3 Become distant from 3rd gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
  5. Inspect the clearance between 5th drive gear and coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

    Clearance (a): 

    9.3 mm (0.366 in) 

    Fig 3: Identifying 5th Drive Gear And Coupling Sleeve
    G04991042Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5TH SHIFTER FORK (NON-TURBO) SPECIFICATION

    5th shifter fork (Non-TURBO)
    Part No. Mark Remarks
    32812AA201 7 Approach to 5th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
    32812AA211 - Standard
    32812AA221 9 Become distant from 5th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
    5TH SHIFTER FORK (TURBO) SPECIFICATION

    5th shifter fork (Turbo)
    Part No. Mark Remarks
    32812AA231 7 Approach to 5th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
    32812AA241 - Standard
    32812AA251 9 Become distant from 5th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
  6. Inspect the rod end clearances (A) and (B). If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the rod or fork as required.

    Clearance (A): 

    1st-2nd to 3rd-4th: 

    0.4 - 1.4 mm (0.016 - 0.055 in) 

    Clearance (B): 

    3rd-4th to 5th: 

    0.5 - 1.3 mm (0.020 - 0.057 in) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Rod End Clearances
    G05003151Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.