MT Gear Shift Lever: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Outback and 2005 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the lock wires.

Fig 1: Removing Lock Wires
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Remove the rod from lever.

Fig 2: Removing Rod From Lever
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Separate the rod and inner boot.
Remove the snap ring from the stay.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring From Stay
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Separate the gear shift lever and the stay.

Fig 4: Removing Gear Shift Lever And Stay
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Remove the boot, bushing and snap ring from gear shift lever.

Fig 5: Removing Boot Bushing And Snap Ring From Gear Shift Lever
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Remove the spring pin, and then remove the bushing and snap ring.

Fig 6: Removing Bushing And Snap Ring
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Remove the boss from the joint.

Fig 7: Removing Boss From Joint
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Remove the bushing and spacer from boss

Fig 8: Removing Bushing And Spacer From Boss
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Remove the bushing and cushion rubber from the stay.

Fig 9: Removing Bushing And Cushion Rubber From Stay
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