MT Gear Shift Lever: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check the parts (bushing, cushion rubber, spacer, boot, stay and rod, etc.) for deformation, damage and wear. If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts. Compare the removed parts with new parts to judge if there are damages or not.

Fig 1: Identifying Bushing, Cushion Rubber, Spacer, Boot, Stay And Rod
Check the swing torque of rod linked with the gear shift lever.
If the torque exceeds the specifications, replace the bushing or retighten nuts.

Swing torque: Less than 3.7 N (0.38 kgf, 0.84 lb)

Fig 2: Checking Swing Torque Of Rod Linked With Gear Shift Lever