Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Inspection

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Manual transmission and differential(6mt) / Shifter fork and rod / Inspection

1. Check the shifter fork and fork rod for damage. Replace if it is damaged.

2. Gearshift mechanism

Repair or replace the gearshift mechanism if excessively worn, bent or defective in any way.

3. Inspect the clearance between 2nd driven gear and coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

Clearance (a):

7.4 — 7.8 mm (0.291 — 0.307 in)

(A)	1st driven gear
(B)	Coupling sleeve
(C)	2nd driven gear

1st-2nd shifter fork
Part No.	Mark	Content
32804AA120	1	Approaches 2nd gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
32804AA130	No mark	Standard
32804AA140	2	Approaches 1st gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).

4. Inspect the clearance between the 3rd, 4th drive gear and the coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

Clearance (a), (b):

7.5 mm (0.295 in)

(A)	3rd drive gear
(B)	Coupling sleeve
(C)	4th drive gear

3rd-4th shifter fork
Part No.	Mark	Content
32810AA061	1	Approaches 4th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
32810AA071	No mark	Standard
32810AA101	3	Approaches 3rd gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).

5. Inspect the clearance between 5th, 6th drive gear and coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

Clearance (a), (b):

7.5 mm (0.295 in)

(A)	5th drive gear
(B)	6th drive gear
(C)	Coupling sleeve

5th-6th shifter fork
Part No.	Mark	Content
32940AA050	1	Approaches 5th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).
32940AA060	No mark	Standard
32940AA070	2	Approaches 6th gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in).

6. Check the clearance between the reverse idler gear and reverse coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the shifter fork as required.

Clearance (a):

0.50 mm (0.020 in) or less

(A)	Reverse idler gear
(B)	Reverse coupling sleeve

Reverse shifter fork
Part No.	Mark	Content
32941AA070	2	Approaches reverse idler gear by 0.3 mm (0.012 in).
32941AA060	No mark	Standard
32941AA050	1	Approaches reverse idler gear No. 2 by 0.3 mm (0.012 in).

7. Inspect the rod end clearances (A) and (B). If any clearance is not within specifications, replace the rod or fork as required.

Clearance (A):

1st-2nd — 3rd-4th

0.1 — 0.9 mm (0.004 — 0.035 in)

Clearance (B):

3rd-4th — 5th-6th

0.2 — 1.0 mm (0.008 — 0.039 in)

Removal

1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Manual Transmission Assembly > REMOVAL2. Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Switches and Harness > REMOVAL3 ...

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 on the 1st-2nd fork rod and 1st-2nd shifter fork, and drive the str ...

Other materials:

Removal
1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE2. Remove the trim panel - rear apron LH. Rear Quarter Trim > REMOVAL3. Remove the power rear gate control module (PRG CM).(1) Disconnect the connectors in the following order.1: D ...