Release Bearing and Lever: Installation

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.

NOTE: Before or during installation, lubricate the following points with a light coat of grease.

Contact surface of lever and pivot
Contact surface of lever and bearing
Transmission main shaft spline (Use grease containing molybdenum disulphide.)

While pushing the release lever to the pivot and twisting it to both sides, fit the lever spring onto the raised portion of the pivot.
NOTE:
- Apply grease (SUNLIGHT 2: Part No.003602010) to the contact point of the release lever and operating cylinder.
- Observing from the main case hole, check that the lever spring is installed securely.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Release Lever
Install the release bearing and fasten it with two clips.
Install the dust cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Release Lever And Dust Cover
Check the bearing for smooth movement by operating the release lever.
Install the transmission assembly.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly. >