How to Adjust the Shift Cable on a Subaru Outback?

Apply the parking brake and operate the starter in each shift position. Disconnect the battery's negative terminal, set the shift lever to Neutral, and raise the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the engine splash shield, exhaust components, and heat shield. Remove the shift cable from the bracket and loosen adjusting nuts A and B. Tighten nut A to the required torque. Lower the vehicle, test all gear positions, and ensure the engine starts only in Park and Neutral. Adjust the cable if needed.

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Subaru Outback Manual Transmission Shift Cable
Part Number: 35060SC041
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Shift
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2017 Subaru Outback | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Automatic Transaxle Shift Shifter Control Cable
Part Number: 35150AJ03A
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Select Lever; Shift Control Cable
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DI, 2.5L H4 DOHC
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Subaru Outback Automatic Transmission Shifter Cable
Part Number: 35150AG00B
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- Other Name: Cable Assy-At Sia ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Replaces: 35150AG00A
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2014 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Automatic Transmission Shifter Cable
Part Number: 35150AG01B
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- Other Name: Cable Assy-At Siaobk ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Replaces: 35150AG01A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2014 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Manual Trans Shift Cable
Part Number: 35060AG010
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Shift
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- 2007-2009 Subaru Outback | GT | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150AE03A
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- Other Name: Cable Assy-At Sia ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Subaru Outback | Baja, Baja-B, Baja-S, Base, Cold Weather, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, Limited, SUS Flat6, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150AE01A
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- Other Name: Cable Assy At ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2002 Subaru Outback | Base, Cold Weather, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Limited, SUS Flat6, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150AG01A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy-At Siaobk ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Replaced by: 35150AG01B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2008 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, Base, GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150AG00A
$42.76 MSRP: $61.97
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy-At Sia ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Replaced by: 35150AG00B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2008 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R Limited, GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Automatic Transaxle Shift Shifter Control Cable
Part Number: 35150AJ01A
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- Other Name: Cable Assy-At Cvtobk ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R F/R-O, 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT, 3.6L H6
- 2010-2012 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Outback Automatic Transaxle Shift Shifter Control Cable
Part Number: 35150AJ02A
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Select Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DI, 2.5L H4 DOHC
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Subaru Outback Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150AE00A
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- Other Name: Cable Assy At ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2002 Subaru Outback | Brighton, GT, L | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150AE02A
$42.31 MSRP: $61.32
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- Other Name: Cable Assy-At Sia ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Subaru Outback | Brighton, GT, L, L-S | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150AJ00A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy-At Cvtnml ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.4L H4 DIT, 3.6L H6
- 2010-2012 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Outback Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35151AC090
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Select Cable At ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999 Subaru Outback | Brighton, GT, L, Post | 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35151AC100
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Select Cable At ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999 Subaru Outback | Out Back, SUS | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35151AC030
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Select Cable At ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 Subaru Outback | Brighton, GT, L, LS, LS-I, Post | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35151AC040
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Select Cable At ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 Subaru Outback | Out Back, SUS | 2.5L H4

Subaru Outback Shift Cable

The Subaru Outback Shift Cable allows the driver to accurately shift between gears with an easy direct path to the transmission from the cabin shifter. In manual transmission early Subaru Outback models, the gear stick was connected to the transmission via solid linkage rods positioned externally beside the transmission. However, after floor-mounted shifters became much more common, particularly paired with transverse or automatic units, the company switched to a flexible Shift Cable. This snakes through the body and is mounted at pivots that reduce vibration. This allows greater freedom within the cabin. The Shift Cable transmits push-pull action from the gear lever to the manual arm of the transmission. This alignment mechanism is responsible for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, or the slots of an H-pattern. The Shift Cable does this without the use of metal rods that can cause rattling. Subsequent trims incorporate an additional electronic lock that secures the lever in Park until the brake pedal is pressed, but still rely on the mechanical Shift Cable for the final movement. If the Shift Cable stretches, bends, or frays, the selector will feel loose or fail to reach a gate, unlike the older rod system, which generally fails due to worn bushings or elongated holes. Drivers appreciate the easy replacement and lighter feel of the modern cable, key to keeping the Subaru and its adventurous Outback spirit shifting smoothly. Routine checks of this cable prevent surprise shifting trouble.

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Subaru Outback Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Select Lever Cable Assembly
35150AE03A
Q:
How to Adjust the Shift Cable on a Subaru Outback?
Posted by Dustin T.
A:
Apply the parking brake and operate the starter in each shift position. Disconnect the battery's negative terminal, set the shift lever to Neutral, and raise the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the engine splash shield, exhaust components, and heat shield. Remove the shift cable from the bracket and loosen adjusting nuts A and B. Tighten nut A to the required torque. Lower the vehicle, test all gear positions, and ensure the engine starts only in Park and Neutral. Adjust the cable if needed.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Gary / Jan 03, 2025