MT Gear Shift Lever: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Subaru Outback and 2002 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install joint to transmission and secure with spring pin.
Insert gear shift lever from room side.
NOTE: After inserting rod and stay, temporarily put them onto transmission mount.

Fig 1: Inserting Gear Shift Lever From Room Side
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Lift the vehicle.
Mount cushion rubber on the body.

Fig 2: Mounting Cushion Rubber On The Body
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1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Connect rod to the joint.
1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Connecting Rod To Identifying Joint
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Connect stay to transmission bracket.
1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Fig 4: Connecting Stay To Transmission Bracket
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Install heat shield cover.

Fig 5: Installing Heat Shield Cover
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Install rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe and INSTALLATION , Muffler.
Mount boot plate on body.
1. Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Fig 6: Mounting Boot Plate On Body
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Install console box. Refer to INSTALLATION , Console Box.