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Shifter Fork and Rod: Installation

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  1. Install the spring and ball to the reverse fork rod arm, and press in the ST.

    ST 399411700 ACCENT BALL INSTALLER

  2. Install the reverse fork rod through the hole on the rear of the transmission case. Press out the ST using the reverse fork rod, and fix with outer snap ring.
  3. Install the interlock plunger to reverse fork rod arm.
    NOTE: Apply grease to the plunger to prevent it from falling.
  4. Position the ball, spring and gasket in the reverse fork rod hole on the left side of transmission case, and tighten the checking ball plug.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

  5. Install the 1st-2nd fork rod to the 1st-2nd shifter fork through the hole on the rear of the transmission case.
    NOTE:
    • Set other rods to neutral.
    • Check that the positions of interlock plunger is correct.
  6. Align the holes in the rod and the fork, and drive in the straight pin using the ST.
    NOTE: Use a new straight pin.

    ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER 2

  7. Install the interlock plunger (thin) onto the 3rd-4th fork rod.
    NOTE: Apply grease to the plunger to prevent it from falling.
  8. Install the 3rd-4th fork rod to the 3rd-4th shifter fork and reverse fork rod arm through the hole on the rear of the transmission case.
  9. Align the holes in the rod and the fork, and drive the straight pin into these holes.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new straight pin.
    • Set other fork rods to neutral.
    • Check that the positions of interlock plunger is correct.

    ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER 2

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

    ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER 2

    Fig 1: Identifying 5th Shifter Fork, Reverse Fork Rod And Straight Pin
    G08571768Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Position the balls, checking ball springs and gaskets to the 3rd-4th fork rod and 1st-2nd fork rod holes, and install plugs.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Installing Plugs
    G05003147Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the front differential assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Differential Assembly. >
  13. Install the main shaft assembly for single-range. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range. >
  14. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly. >
  15. Install the transmission case. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Transmission Case. >
  16. Install the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly. >
  17. Install the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Switches and Harness. >
  18. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly. >
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