Select Cable: Adjustment

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.

Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- SOHC model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
- DOHC turbo model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
- DOHC 3.0 L model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.

Fig 2: Loosening Adjusting Nuts On Both Sides
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Turn the adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.

Fig 3: Turning Adjusting Nut
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Set a spanner wrench to adjusting nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the adjusting nut A.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Adjusting Nut Using Spanner Wrench
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After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
Install in the reverse order of removal.