SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual

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7) Remove two screws fixing bracket on fuel pump assem-
bly.
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8) Remove one screw fixing fuel level sensor on bracket.
9) Remove fuel level sensor from fuel pump assembly.
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B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Leave fuel filler cap open when tightening nuts, to pre-
vent fuel from flowing out through fuel delivery and
return pipes. Close fuel filler cap after tightening nuts.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Do the fol-
lowing:
(1) Always use new gaskets.
(2) Ensure sealing portion is free from fuel or foreign
particles before installation.
(3) Tighten nuts in numerical sequence shown in Fig-
ure to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
4.4±1.5 N⋅m (0.45±0.15 kg-m, 3.3±1.1 ft-lb)
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13. Air Filter (2200 cc AWD Model)
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Remove canister. <Ref. to 2-1 [W3A2].>
2) Remove two hoses from air filter.
3) Remove flange nut from bracket.
4) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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2-1SERVICE PROCEDURE
12. Fuel Level Sensor (2200 cc AWD Model) - 13. Air Filter (2200 cc AWD Model)

1. Foreword
This chapter describes major inspection and service pro-
cedures for the engine mounted on the body. For proce-
dures not found in this chapter, refer to the service proce-
dure section in the applicable chapter.
2. Ignition Timing
A: MEASUREMENT
1. 2200 cc MODEL
1) Warm-up the engine.
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2) To check the ignition timing, connect a timing light to #1
cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate the timing mark
with the timing light.
3) Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition
timing.
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control sys-
tem. <Ref. to 2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System.>
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
14°±8°/700 (MT)
20°±8°/700 (AT)
2. 2500 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be care-
ful not to burn yourself during measurement.
1) Warm-up the engine.
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2) To check the ignition timing, connect a timing light to #1
cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate the timing mark
with the timing light.
3) Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition
timing.
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control sys-
tem. <Ref. to 2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System.>
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
15°±8°/700
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1. Foreword - 2. Ignition Timing

1. Foreword
This chapter describes major inspection and service pro-
cedures for the engine mounted on the body. For proce-
dures not found in this chapter, refer to the service proce-
dure section in the applicable chapter.
2. Ignition Timing
A: MEASUREMENT
1. 2200 cc MODEL
1) Warm-up the engine.
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2) To check the ignition timing, connect a timing light to #1
cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate the timing mark
with the timing light.
3) Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition
timing.
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control sys-
tem. <Ref. to 2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System.>
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
14°±8°/700 (MT)
20°±8°/700 (AT)
2. 2500 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be care-
ful not to burn yourself during measurement.
1) Warm-up the engine.
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2) To check the ignition timing, connect a timing light to #1
cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate the timing mark
with the timing light.
3) Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition
timing.
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control sys-
tem. <Ref. to 2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System.>
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
15°±8°/700
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1. Foreword - 2. Ignition Timing

3. Engine Idle Speed
A: MEASUREMENT
1) Before checking idle speed, check the following:
(1) Ensure that air cleaner element is free from
clogging, ignition timing is correct, spark plugs are in
good condition, and that hoses are connected properly.
(2) Ensure that malfunction indicator light (CHECK
ENGINE light) does not illuminate.
2) Warm-up the engine.
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3) Connect Subaru Select Monitor or the OBD-II general
scan tool to data link connector.
CAUTION:
When connecting Subaru Select Monitor, turn ignition
switch to OFF.
4) Start the engine and measure engine speed.
NOTE:
Engine speed is indicated on Subaru Select Monitor by
selecting “MODE F04”.
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NOTE:

When using the OBD-II general scan tool, carefully read
its operation manual.

When Subaru Select Monitor is not used, attach the
pickup sensor on tachometer (Secondary pickup type) to
#1 cylinder spark plug cord.

This ignition system provides simultaneous ignition for
#1 and #2 plugs. It must be noted that some tachometers
may register twice that of actual engine speed.
5) Check idle speed when unloaded. (With headlights,
heater fan, rear defroster, radiator fan, air conditioning, etc.
OFF)
Idle speed (No load and gears in neutral (MT) or N or
P (AT) position):
700±100 rpm
6) Check idle speed when loaded. (Turn air conditioning
switch to “ON” and operate compressor for at least one
minute before measurement.)
Idle speed [A/C“ON”, no load and gears in neutral
(MT) or N or P (AT) position]:
850±50 rpm
CAUTION:
Never rotate idle adjusting screw. If idle speed is out
of specifications, refer to General On-board Diagnosis
Table under “2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System”.
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3. Engine Idle Speed

4. Engine Compression
A: MEASUREMENT
1. 2200 cc MODEL
1) After warming-up the engine, turn ignition switch to
OFF.
2) Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
3) Remove all the spark plugs.
4) Disconnect connectors from fuel injectors.
5) Fully open throttle valve.
6) Check the starter motor for satisfactory performance
and operation.
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7) Hold the compression gauge tight against the spark
plug hole.
CAUTION:
When using a screw-in type compression gauge, the
screw (put into cylinder head spark plug hole) should
be less than 18 mm (0.71 in) long.
8) Crank the engine by means of the starter motor, and
read the maximum value on the gauge when the pointer is
steady.
9) Perform at least two measurements per cylinder, and
make sure that the values are correct.
Compression (200—300 rpm and fully open throttle):
Standard
1,079—1,275 kPa
(11.0—13.0 kg/cm
2, 156—185 psi)
Limit
883 kPa (9.0 kg/cm
2, 128 psi)
Difference between cylinders
196 kPa (2.0 kg/cm
2, 28 psi)
2. 2500 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be care-
ful not to burn yourself during measurement.
1) After warming-up the engine, turn ignition switch to
OFF.
2) Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
3) Remove all the spark plugs. <Ref. to 6-1 [W3D0],
[W3E0].>
4) Disconnect connectors from fuel injectors.
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4. Engine Compression

5) Fully open throttle valve.
6) Check the starter motor for satisfactory performance
and operation.
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7) Hold the compression gauge tight against the spark
plug hole.
CAUTION:
When using a screw-in type compression gauge, the
screw (put into cylinder head spark plug hole) should
be less than 18 mm (0.71 in) long.
8) Crank the engine by means of the starter motor, and
read the maximum value on the gauge when the pointer is
steady.
9) Perform at least two measurements per cylinder, and
make sure that the values are correct.
Compression (350 rpm and fully open throttle):
Standard
1,216 kPa
(12.4 kg/cm
2, 176 psi)
Limit
941 kPa (9.6 kg/cm
2, 137 psi)
Difference between cylinders
49 kPa (0.5 kg/cm
2, 7 psi), or less
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4. Engine Compression

5. Intake Manifold Vacuum
A: MEASUREMENT
1) Warm-up the engine.
2) Disconnect the brake vacuum hose and install the
vacuum gauge to the hose fitting on the manifold.
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3) Keep the engine at the idle speed and read the vacuum
gauge indication.
By observing the gauge needle movement, the internal
condition of the engine can be diagnosed as described
below.
Vacuum pressure (at idling, A/C“OFF”):
Less than 60.0 kPa
(450 mmHg, 17.72 inHg)
Diagnosis of engine condition by measurement of manifold vacuum
Vacuum gauge indication Possible engine condition
1. Needle is steady but lower than normal position. This
tendency becomes more evident as engine temperature
rises.Leakage around intake manifold gasket or disconnection or
damaged vacuum hose
2. When engine speed is reduced slowly from higher speed,
needle stops temporarily when it is lowering or becomes
steady above normal position.Back pressure too high, or exhaust system clogged
3. Needle intermittently drops to position lower than normal
position.Leakage around cylinder
4. Needle drops suddenly and intermittently from normal
position.Sticky valves
5. When engine speed is gradually increased, needle begins
to vibrate rapidly at certain speed, and then vibration
increases as engine speed increases.Weak or broken valve springs
6. Needle vibrates above and below normal position in narrow
range.Defective ignition system or throttle chamber idle adjustment
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5. Intake Manifold Vacuum

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6. Engine Oil Pressure
A: MEASUREMENT
1) Remove generator from bracket.
(1) Disconnect connector and terminal from generator.
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(2) Remove V-belt cover.
(3) Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt, and remove V-belt
for generator.
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(4) Remove generator lock bolt.
(5) Remove bolt which install generator on bracket.
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2) Disconnect connector from oil pressure switch.
3) Remove oil pressure switch from engine cylinder block.
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6. Engine Oil Pressure

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4) Connect oil pressure gauge hose to cylinder block.
5) Start the engine, and measure oil pressure.
Oil pressure:
98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2,14 psi) or more at 800 rpm
294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm2, 43 psi) or more at 5,000 rpm
CAUTION:

If oil pressure is out of specification, check oil
pump, oil filter and lubrication line.
<Ref. to 2-4 [K100].>

If oil pressure warning light is turned ON and oil
pressure is in specification, replace oil pressure
switch.
<Ref. to 2-4 [W3A0].>
NOTE:
The specified data is based on an engine oil temperature
of 80°C (176°F).
6) After measuring oil pressure, install oil pressure switch.
Tightening torque:
25±3 N⋅m (2.5±0.3 kg-m, 18.1±2.2 ft-lb)
7) Install generator and V-belt in the reverse order of
removal, and adjust the V-belt deflection.
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6. Engine Oil Pressure

1. Engine
A: SPECIFICATIONS
EngineModel2200 cc
TypeHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke
gasoline engine
Valve arrangement Belt driven, single over-head camshaft, 4-valve/cylinder
Bore x Stroke mm (in) 96.9 x 75.0 (3.815 x 2.953)
Displacement cm
3(cu in) 2,212 (135.0)
Compression ratio9.7
Compression pressure
(at 200 — 300 rpm)kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)1,079 — 1,275
(11.0 — 13.0, 156 — 185)
Number of piston rings Pressure ring: 2, Oil ring: 1
Intake valve timingOpening 1° BTDC
Closing 55° ABDC
Exhaust valve timingOpening 48° BBDC
Closing 12° ATDC
Idling speed
[At neutral position on MT, or
“P” or “N” position on AT] rpm700±100 (No load)
850±50 (A/C switch ON)
Firing order1,3,2,4
Ignition timing BTDC/rpm 14°±8°/700 (MT), 20°±8°/700 (AT)
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2-3SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Engine