Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 1567

Control Systems
E: INSPECTION
1) Check each part (bushing, cushion rubber,
spacer, boot, stay and rod, etc.) for deformation,
damage and wear. Repair or replace any defective
part. Determine defective parts by comparing with
new parts.
(A) Bushing
(B) Cushion rubber
(C) Spacer
(D) Boot
(E) Stay
(F) Rod
2) Check the swing torque of the rod in relation of
the gear shift lever.
If the torque exceeds the specification, replace
bushing or retighten nuts.
Rocking torque:
0.7 N·m (0.07 kgf-m, 0.5 ft-lb) or less
(A) Center of rotation
(B) Swing torque
MT GEAR SHIFT LEVER
S501236A10
B3M1765A
B3M1829C
CS-18