MT Gear Shift Lever: Disassembly

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.

Remove the lock wires.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Wires
Remove the rod from lever.

Fig 2: Identifying Rod
Separate the rod and inner boot.
Remove the snap ring from the stay.

Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring
Separate the gear shift lever and the stay.

Fig 4: Identifying Gear Shift Lever And Stay
Remove the boot, bushing and snap ring from gear shift lever.

Fig 5: Identifying Boot, Bushing And Snap Ring
Remove the spring pin, and then remove the bushing and snap ring.

Fig 6: Identifying Spring Pin
Remove the boss from the joint.

Fig 7: Identifying Boss
Remove the bushing and spacer from the boss.

Fig 8: Identifying Bushing And Spacer
Remove the bushing and cushion rubber from the stay.

Fig 9: Identifying Bushing And Cushion Rubber