Subaru 5-Speed D/R Swap - November 9, 2003

Castle nut on wheel hub, cross-threaded and ready to fall off Two jacks under auto trans, ready to drop out of car Auto trans removed from '87 Auto shifter and linkage removed Strut/steering knuckle/axle/control arm assemblies removed from '87 Torn axle boot and badly worn ball joint from '87 This is what automatic transmission fluid will do to a tire Auto pedal assembly before removal Both pedal assemblies out of vehicles Some switch on auto pedal assembly (for carbed cars only) Clutch pedal stop on manual pedal assembly Bolt used as a clutch pedal stop on auto pedal assembly My assistant hammering out some issues Closeup of finished pedal assembly (w/ clutch stop and cable) Wide view of finished pedal assembly & manual shifter Homemade transmission lifter (2x4 & ratchet tie-down strap) Manual transmission installed (left) Manual transmission installed (right) Yep, it worked! (skidmarks from front tire) Rear skidmarks