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Shifter Fork and Rod: Installation

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  1. Install the 1st-2nd fork rod to the 1st-2nd shifter fork through the hole on the rear of the transmission case.
  2. Align the holes on the 1st-2nd fork rod and 1st-2nd shifter fork, and drive the straight pin into these holes using the ST to fix.
    NOTE: Use a new straight pin.
    ST 398791700 REMOVER 
    Fig 1: Identifying Shifter Fork And Rod Components
    G11268031Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the 3rd-4th fork rod to the 3rd-4th shifter fork through the hole on the rear of the transmission case.
  4. Align the holes on the 3rd-4th fork rod and 3rd-4th shifter fork, and drive the straight pin into these holes using the ST to fix.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new straight pin.
    • Set other fork rods to neutral.
    • Check that the positions of interlock plunger is correct.

      ST 398791700 REMOVER 

    Fig 2: Identifying Shifter Fork And Rod Components
    G11268032Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the 5th-6th fork rod into 5th-6th shifter fork, then insert through the hole on the rear of transmission case. Align the hole of the 5th-6th shifter fork with the hole on the transmission case, then insert the reverse fork rod to install the reverse shifter fork.
  6. Align the holes on the 5th-6th fork rod and 5th-6th shifter fork, and drive the straight pin into these holes using the ST to fix.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new straight pin.
    • Set other fork rods to neutral.
    • Check that the positions of interlock plunger is correct.

      ST 398791700 REMOVER 

    Fig 3: Identifying Shifter Fork And Rod Components
    G11268033Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the check ball plugs, check ball springs and check balls.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

    Fig 4: Identifying Check Ball Plugs, Check Ball Springs And Check Balls
    G11268034Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the reverse idler gear assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Reverse Idler Gear>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the front differential assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Front Differential Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the main shaft assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Main Shaft Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the transmission case. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Transmission Case>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Switches and Harness>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Manual Transmission Assembly>INSTALLATION .