2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-33
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Manual Transmission Assembly
12) Remove the operating cylinder from transmis-
sion, and then hang it with wires.
 Non-turbo model
 Turbo model
13) Remove

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-34
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Manual Transmission Assembly
16) Remove the bolts which holds right upper side
of transmission to engine.
17) Remove the front and center exhaust pipes.
(No

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-35
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Manual Transmission Assembly
27) Using the ST, remove the front drive shaft from
side of transmission case.
NOTE:
 Face the “MT” letter stamped on hand

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-36
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Manual Transmission Assembly
B: INSTALLATION
1) Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with
a new one. <Ref. to 5MT-42, REPLACEMENT, Dif-
ferential

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Manual Transmission Assembly
13) Install the ball joints of lower arm into knuckle
arm of housing, and tighten the installing bolts.
Tightening torque:
49 N

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Manual Transmission Assembly
24) Push clutch release lever to fit bearing into
clutch cover.
25) Install the operating cylinder.
Tightening torque:
37 N·m

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-39
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Transmission Mounting System
4. Transmission Mounting Sys-
tem
A: REMOVAL
1. PITCHING STOPPER
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the air

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-40
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Transmission Mounting System
2. CROSSMEMBER AND CUSHION RUB-
BER
1) Install the rear cushion rubber.
Tightening torque: 
35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb) 
2) I