MT Gear Shift Lever: Inspection

Check the parts (bushing, cushion rubber, spacer, boot, stay and rod, etc.) for deformation, damage and wear. If necessary, correct or replace faulty parts. Compare the removed parts with new parts to judge if there are damages or not.
- STI model
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Bushing, Cushion Rubber, Spacer, Boot, Stay And Rod (STI Model)
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- Except for STI model
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Bushing, Cushion Rubber, Spacer, Boot, Stay And Rod (Except For STI Model)
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Check the swing torque of rod linked with the gear shift lever.
If the torque exceeds the specifications, replace the bushing or retighten nuts.

Swing torque:

3.7 N (0.38 kgf, 0.83 lbf) or less
- STI model
  
  Fig 3: Checking Swing Torque Of Gear Shift Lever Rod (STI Model)
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- Except for STI model
  
  Fig 4: Checking Swing Torque Of Gear Shift Lever Rod (Except For STI Model)
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