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Shifter Fork and Rod: Installation

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  1. Install the check ball spring and check ball to the reverse fork rod arm, and press-in the ST (ACCENT BALL INSTALLER).
  2. Install the reverse fork rod through the hole on the rear of the transmission case. Press out the ST (ACCENT BALL INSTALLER) 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 plunger to prevent it from falling.
  4. Position the check balls, check ball springs and new gaskets in the reverse fork rod hole on the left side of transmission case, and tighten the check ball plugs.

    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.
    CAUTION:
    • Set the reverse fork rod to neutral.
    • Check that the positions of interlock plunger is correct.
  6. Align the holes in the 1st-2nd fork rod and the 1st-2nd shifter fork, and drive a new straight pin into these holes using the ST (REMOVER).
  7. Install the interlock plunger (thin) onto the 3rd-4th fork rod.
    NOTE: Apply grease to 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 3rd-4th fork rod and the 3rd-4th shifter fork, and drive a new straight pin into these holes using the ST (REMOVER).
    CAUTION:
    • Set the reverse fork rod and the 1st-2nd fork rod to neutral.
    • Check that the positions of interlock plunger is correct.
    G13937505Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the 5th shifter fork onto the rear of reverse fork rod.
  11. Align the holes in the 5th shifter fork and the reverse fork rod, and drive a new straight pin using the ST (REMOVER).
    G13937506Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Position the check balls, check ball springs and new gaskets to the 3rd-4th fork rod and 1st-2nd fork rod holes, and install the check ball plugs.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G10323115Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the front differential assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the main shaft assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>DRIVE PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the transmission case. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>TRANSMISSION CASE>INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>TRANSFER CASE AND EXTENSION CASE ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>SWITCHES AND HARNESS>INSTALLATION .
  19. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .