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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 shift accent 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: Exploded View Of Shift Accent Plunger
    G11267868Courtesy 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: Installing Needle Bearing Using ST (1 Of 2)
    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: Installing Needle Bearing Using ST (2 Of 2)
    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 ST2 Under ST1
    G07915126Courtesy 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 Using ST
    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 REMOVER 
    Fig 8: Inserting Shifter Arm
    G11267875Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the shifter arm No. 2, adjusting washers and thrust bearing.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
    Fig 9: Identifying Shifter Arm No (2), Adjusting Washer And Thrust Bearing
    G11267876Courtesy 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: Identifying Shifter Arm Collar And Neutral Set Spring
    G06652360Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the selector arm No. 2.
    Fig 11: Identifying Selector Arm No (2) And Neutral Set Spring
    G11267878Courtesy 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 REMOVER 

    Fig 12: Identifying Selector Lever COMPL, Selector Arm No (2) And Straight Pin
    G11267879Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Insert a new straight pin.
    Fig 13: Identifying Selector Lever COMPL And Straight Pin
    G11267880Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the center differential and transfer driven gear as a unit.
  16. Install the transfer case and the extension case assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  17. Apply liquid gasket seamlessly.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215B or equivalent

    Fig 14: Applying Liquid Gasket To Transmission Cover
    G09482591Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install the transmission cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

    Fig 15: Identifying Transmission Cover
    G11267882Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Switches and Harness>INSTALLATION .
  20. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Manual Transmission Assembly>INSTALLATION .
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