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Shifter Fork and Rod: Installation

  1. Install the 1st-2nd fork rod to the 1st-2nd shifter fork through the hole on the rear of the 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, 1st-2nd Fork Rod And Spring Pin
    G08582164Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the 3rd-4th fork rod to the 3rd-4th shifter fork through the hole on the rear of the 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: Identifying 3rd-4th Shifter Fork, 3rd-4th Fork Rod And Spring Pin
    G08582165Courtesy 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: Identifying 5th-6th Shifter Fork And Rod, Reverse Shifter Fork And Rod And Spring Pin
    G08582166Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the check ball plugs, check ball springs and check balls.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Shifter Fork And Rod Mounting Bolts
    G08582167Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the reverse idler gear assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the front differential assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the main shaft assembly for single-range. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the transmission case. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .
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