MT Gear Shift Cable: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When replacing the new MT gear shift cable, secure it to shift bracket with the clamps, be careful not to mistake the installing direction.

Fig 1: Identifying MT Gear Shift Cable And Shift Bracket
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Install the shift bracket together with the MT gear shift cable.
CAUTION:
- Do not bend MT gear shift cable at a sharp angle.
- Do not twist the cable inner excessively.
NOTE: When installing the MT gear shift cable, make sure that the mark or blue mark on the cable faces up.

Fig 2: Identifying MT Gear Shift Cable And Shift Bracket
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Tighten the shift bracket with specified torque.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Shift Bracket Bolts
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Install the snap pin.

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Pin
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Install the dust cover. (OUTBACK model)
Tightening torque:

15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)
Insert the MT gear shift cable into the cover cable assembly, and secure it with the clamp.

Fig 5: Identifying MT Gear Shift Cable Clamp
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Connect the MT gear shift cable.
Install the plate cable assembly.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Insert the MT gear shift cable into clamp cable, and install to the transmission.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Identifying MT Gear Shift Cable Into Clamp Cable
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Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear.