Reverse Check Cable: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler:
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> and

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.>
Remove the crossmember. < Ref. to CROSSMEMBER AND CUSHION RUBBER , REMOVAL, Transmission Mounting System. >
Remove the snap pin and washer, and then separate the reverse check cable from reverse check lever.

Fig 1: Removing Snap Pin & Washer
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Move the transmission to right side, and then remove the stay bolt and reverse check cable.
NOTE: If the transmission is not moved, the stay bolt will contact body and damage may occur.

Fig 2: Removing Stay Bolt & Reverse Check Cable
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Adjust the length between end of cable plate and reverse check cable to 84 mm (3.31 in), and then tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque:

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Adjusting Length Between End Of Cable Plate & Reverse Check Cable
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Move the transmission to right side, and then install the stay.
Tightening torque:

T: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Installing Stay
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Install the crossmember. < Ref. to CROSSMEMBER AND CUSHION RUBBER , INSTALLATION, Transmission Mounting System. >
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler:
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > and

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Install the reverse check cable end, washer and snap pin to reverse check lever.
NOTE: Take care to install the snap pin in proper direction.

Fig 5: Installing Snap Pin
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Install the under cover.