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Shifter Fork and Rod: Inspection

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  1. Check the shifter fork and fork rod for damage. Replace if it is damaged.
  2. Gearshift mechanism

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

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

    Clearance (a): 

    7.4 - 7.8 mm (0.291 - 0.307 in)

    Fig 1: Identifying 1St Driven Gear, Coupling Sleeve And 2Nd Driven Gear
    G11268035Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1st-2nd shifter fork
    Part No. Mark Content
    32804AA120 1 Approaches 2nd gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
    32804AA130 No mark Standard
    32804AA140 2 Approaches 1st gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
  4. Inspect the clearance between the 3rd, 4th drive gear and the coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

    Clearance (a), (b): 

    7.5 mm (0.295 in)

    Fig 2: Identifying 3Rd Drive Gear, Coupling Sleeve And 4Th Drive Gear
    G11268036Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3rd-4th shifter fork
    Part No. Mark Content
    32810AA061 1 Approaches 4th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
    32810AA071 No mark Standard
    32810AA101 3 Approaches 3rd gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
  5. Inspect the clearance between 5th, 6th drive gear and coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

    Clearance (a), (b): 

    7.5 mm (0.295 in)

    Fig 3: Identifying 5Th Drive Gear, 6Th Drive Gear And Coupling Sleeve
    G11268037Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5th-6th shifter fork
    Part No. Mark Content
    32940AA050 1 Approaches 5th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
    32940AA060 No mark Standard
    32940AA070 2 Approaches 6th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
  6. Check the clearance between the reverse idler gear and reverse coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

    Clearance (a): 

    0.50 mm (0.020 in) or less

    Fig 4: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear And Reverse Coupling Sleeve
    G11268038Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Reverse shifter fork
    Part No. Mark Content
    32941AA070 2 Approaches reverse idler gear by 0.3 mm (0.012 in).
    32941AA060 No mark Standard
    32941AA050 1 Approaches reverse idler gear No. 2 by 0.3 mm (0.012 in).
  7. 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 - 3rd-4th 

    0.1 - 0.9 mm (0.004 - 0.035 in)

    Clearance (B): 

    3rd-4th - 5th-6th 

    0.2 - 1.0 mm (0.008 - 0.039 in)

Fig 5: Inspecting Rod End Clearances
G08582172Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.