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Neutral start switch ASSY: Installation

  1. Installation of neutral start switch ASSY
    NOTE: Do not turn the manual valve shaft lever before installing the neutral start switch ASSY. If the manual valve shaft lever is turned, it may be disconnected inside AT.
    1. Clean the bolt and the bolt hole.
    2. Engage the neutral start switch ASSY to the manual valve lever shaft.
    3. Temporarily install the bolt to the neutral start switch ASSY.
    4. Install a new nut stopper and a nut.

      Standard value: T=6.9N.m {70kgf.cm} {5.1ft.lbf}

      Fig 1: Locating Neutral Start Switch Assembly Nut Stopper And Nut
      G11259438Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Temporarily install the control shaft lever RH to the neutral start switch ASSY with the spring washer and the nut.
    6. Turn the control shaft lever RH toward the rear side of the vehicle until it stops, then turn it back from that position by 2 notches toward the front side of the vehicle to set to N position.
      Fig 2: Turning Control Shaft Lever (RH)
      G11259439Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    7. Remove the nut and the spring washer, and then remove the control shaft lever RH from the neutral start switch ASSY.
    8. Apply Adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the tip of the bolt.
      Fig 3: Applying Adhesive Onto Bolt Tip Thread
      G11259440Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      Adhesive: Three Bond 1344 or the equivalent

    9. Align the neutral reference line and the kerf.
      Fig 4: Aligning Neutral Start Switch Assembly Neutral Reference Line And Kerf
      G11259441Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    10. Tighten the set bolt while holding the neutral start switch ASSY.

      Standard value: T=13N.m {133kgf.cm} {9.6ft.lbf}

    11. Use a flat tip screwdriver to crimp the claw of the nut stopper.
      Fig 5: Crimping Nut Stopper Claw Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
      G11259442Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Check that the nut is securely tightened.
    12. Connect the connector to the neutral start switch ASSY.
  2. Installation of control shaft lever RH
    1. Install the control shaft lever RH to the neutral start switch ASSY with the spring washer and the nut.

      Standard value: T=16N.m {160kgf.cm} {11.8ft.lbf}

  3. Connection of floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No. 1
    1. Make sure that the grommet and spacer are attached to the control shaft lever RH.
    2. Connect the floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No. 1 to the control shaft lever RH with the snap pin, the wave washer, and the shaft.
  4. Installation of exhaust pipe ASSY FR

    (Refer to Installation )

  5. Connection of battery ground terminal (Refer to Installation )
  6. Check of select lever position (refer to On-vehicle inspection )
  7. Neutral start switch ASSY check (Refer to Adjustment )
  8. Initialization when removing/installing battery terminals (Refer to Working precautions and notes )