M/T Gear Shift Lever: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Inserting Spring Pin
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Mount the cushion rubber on the body.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Mounting Cushion Rubber On Body
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Connect the rod to the joint.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Connecting Rod To Joint
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Connect the stay to transmission bracket.
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 the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. NON-TURBO model
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >, < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >

TURBO model

< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >, < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
Lower the vehicle.
Install the plate ASSY to body.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 5: Installing Plate Assembly To Body
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Install the boot and insulator assembly to vehicle in proper direction.

Fig 6: Installing Boot And Insulator Assembly
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Install the clamp.
Install the console box. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >