Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 47

Manual Transmission and Differential
A: MECHANISMS
1. SHIFT DETENT MECHANISM
The shift detent mechanism allows the driver to distinctively feel the shift into a gear. The mecha-
nism also prevents the transmission from jumping out of gear.
The shift detent mechanism uses a plunger with a check ball in it. The check ball is held under a
small bowl which has the function of reducing friction during a shift and with the detent mechanism
on the fork rod, generating a force to retain a gear in the selected position.
(1) Spring
(2) Plunger
(3) Fork rod
SHIFT AND SELECT MECHANISM
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(4) Check ball
(5) Bowl
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