2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-104
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Reverse Idler Gear
23.Reverse Idler Gear
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly
from vehicle. <Ref. to 5MT-32, REMOVAL, Manual
Transmission

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-105
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Reverse Idler Gear
C: INSPECTION
1) Move the reverse shifter rod toward the reverse
side. Inspect the clearance between reverse idler
gear and transmission

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-106
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Shifter Fork and Rod
24.Shifter Fork and Rod
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly
from vehicle. <Ref. to 5MT-32, REMOVAL, Manual
Transmiss

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-107
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Shifter Fork and Rod
9) Align the holes in rod and fork, and new drive
straight pin into these holes.
NOTE:
 Set the reverse fork rod to neutral.
 Make s

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-108
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Shifter Fork and Rod
4) Inspect the clearance between 3rd, 4th drive
gear and coupling sleeve. If any clearance is not
within specifications, replace the s

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-109
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Counter Gear
25.Counter Gear
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly
from vehicle. <Ref. to 5MT-32, REMOVAL, Manual
Transmission Assembly.>
2

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-110
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Counter Gear
C: INSPECTION
1) After installing the snap ring, measure the clear-
ance between snap ring and counter washer.
Clearance:
0.05 — 0.35 mm (0.

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual 5MT-111
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
General Diagnostic
26.General Diagnostic
A: INSPECTION
1. MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Symptom Possible cause Remedy
1. Gears are difficult to intermesh. 
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OTE:
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