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Shift Link Assembly: Installation

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  1. Clean the mating surface of the transmission cover and transfer case.
  2. Install the plunger and the check ball spring.
    NOTE: Use new seal rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Installing Plunger And Check Ball Spring
    G10268723Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using the ST, install the needle bearing.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new needle bearing.
    • If the press-fit depth exceeds the service limit, replace with a new needle bearing.

    ST1 18763AA000 COMPRESSOR SHAFT

    ST2 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Press-fit depth of needle bearing: 

    A: 8.5±0.2 mm (0.33±0.01 in) from the end of transfer case 

    Fig 2: Identifying Compressor Shaft (ST1 18763AA000)
    G07915131Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    B: 0.2±0.2 mm (0.01±0.01 in) from the end of transfer case 

    Fig 3: Identifying Stopper Set (ST2 498277200)
    G07915132Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Set ST1, ST2 and transfer case to a press.
    NOTE:
    • Set the ST2 under ST1.
    • Set the transfer case so that the hole for shifter arm is positioned vertically.

    ST1 498267300 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

    ST2 498267200 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

    Fig 4: Setting Transfer Case Using ST1 And ST2
    G10268726Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Using the ST, install the roller bearing.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new roller bearing.
    • Gradually perform the press-fit operation while measuring the press-fit depth.
    • If the press-fit depth exceeds the service limit, replace with a new bearing.

    ST 899864100 REMOVER

    Press-fit depth of roller bearing: 

    A: 5.1±0.2 mm (0.20±0.01 in) from the finished surface of transfer case 

    Fig 5: Installing Roller Bearing Using ST
    G08582008Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Flip over the transfer case, and set an iron plate between transfer case and ST.
    NOTE:
    • Insert the iron plate which is thicker than the exposed length of the transfer case knock pin between the ST and transfer case.
    • Set the parts while taking care that the transfer case knock pin and the roller bearing do not ride over the iron plate.
  7. Using the ST, install the roller bearing.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new roller bearing.
    • Gradually perform the press-fit operation while measuring the press-fit depth.
    • If the press-fit depth exceeds the service limit, replace with a new bearing.

    ST 899864100 REMOVER

    Press-fit depth of roller bearing: 

    A: 0±0.2 mm (0±0.01 in) from the end of transfer case 

    Fig 6: Installing Roller Bearing Using ST
    G08582009Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Using the ST, install the oil seal.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new oil seal.
    • The illustration shows the oil seal of selector lever COMPL. Perform the same procedures for installing the oil seal of shifter arm No. 2.
    • Apply transmission gear oil to the oil seal lips.

    ST 18657AA000 INSTALLER

    Press-fit depth of oil seal: 

    1±0.2 mm (0.04±0.01 in) from the end of transfer case 

    Fig 7: Installing Oil Seal
    G08582010Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Insert the shifter arm and fix with a straight pin.
    NOTE: Use a new straight pin.

    ST 398791700 SPRING PIN REMOVER 2

    Fig 8: Inserting Shifter Arm With Straight Pin
    G10268730Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the shifter arm No. 2, washers and thrust bearing.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
    Fig 9: Installing Shifter Arm No. 2 And Washers
    G10268731Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the shifter arm collar and neutral set spring.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Installing Shifter Arm Collar And Neutral Set Spring
    G06652360Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the selector arm No. 2.
    Fig 11: Installing Selector Arm No. 2
    G10268733Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Insert the selector lever COMPL and fix with a straight pin.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
    NOTE: Use a new straight pin.

    ST 398791700 SPRING PIN REMOVER 2

    Fig 12: Inserting Selector Lever COMPL With Straight Pin
    G10268734Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Insert a new straight pin.
    Fig 13: Inserting Straight Pin
    G10268735Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the center differential and transfer driven gear as a unit.
  16. Install the extension case assembly to the transfer case. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly.>
  17. Install the transfer case and the extension case assembly. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly.>
  18. Apply liquid gasket seamlessly.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215B or equivalent 

    Fig 14: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area
    G09482591Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the transmission cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 15: Identifying Transmission Cover
    G10268737Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Switches and Harness.>
  21. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly.>
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