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Shifter Fork and Rod: Installation

  1. Install the 1st-2nd fork rod into 1st-2nd shifter fork through the hole on the rear of transmission case.
  2. Align the holes in the rod and the fork, and drive the spring pin into these holes using the ST to fix.
    NOTE: Use new spring pin.

    ST 398791700 SPRING PIN REMOVER 2

    Fig 1: Identifying 1st-2nd Shifter Fork And Fork Rod
    G07915269Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Attach the 3rd-4th fork rod into 3rd-4th shifter fork through the hole on the rear of transmission case.
  4. Align the holes in the rod and the fork, and drive the spring pin into these holes using the ST to fix.
    NOTE:
    • Use new spring pin.
    • Set other rods to neutral.
    • Check that the positions of interlock plunger is correct.

    ST 398791700 SPRING PIN REMOVER 2

    Fig 2: Attaching 3rd-4th Fork Rod And 3rd-4th Shifter Fork
    G07915270Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the 5th-6th fork rod into 5th-6th shifter fork, then insert through the hole on the rear of transmission case. Align the hole of the 5th-6th shifter fork with the hole on the transmission case, then insert the reverse fork rod to install the reverse shifter fork.
  6. Align the holes in the rod and the fork, and drive the spring pin into these holes using the ST to fix.
    NOTE:
    • Use new spring pin.
    • Set other rods to neutral.
    • Check that the positions of interlock plunger is correct.

    ST 398791700 SPRING PIN REMOVER 2

    Fig 3: Installing 5th-6th Fork Rod Into 5th-6th Shifter Fork
    G07915271Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the check ball plugs, gaskets, check ball springs and check balls.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Ball Plugs
    G07915272Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the front differential assembly. Refer to Front Differential Assembly  .
  9. Install the main shaft assembly for single-range. Refer to Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range  .
  10. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly  .
  11. Install the transmission case. Refer to Transmission Case  .
  12. Install the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly  .
  13. Install the back-up light switch neutral position switch. Refer to Switches and Harness  .
  14. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Manual Transmission Assembly  .
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