tires SUBARU LEGACY 1995 Service User Guide

G4M0301
12. Tire Rotation
If tires are maintained at the same positions for a long
period of time, uneven wear results. Therefore, they should
be periodically rotated.
This lengthens service life of tires.
CAUTION:
When rotating tires, replace unevenly worn or dam-
aged tires with new ones.
13.“T-type”Tire
“T-type”tire for temporary use is prepared as a spare tire.
CAUTION:
Keep the inflation pressure at 420 kPa (4.2 kg/cm
2,
60 psi) at all times.
When the wear indicator appears on the tread
surface, replace the tire with a new one.
Do not use a tire chain with the“T-type”tire.
Because of the smaller tire size, a tire chain will not fit
properly and will result in damage to the vehicle and
the tire.
Do not drive at a speed greater than 80 km/h (50
MPH).
Drive as slowly as possible and avoid passing over
bumps.
Replace with a conventional tire as soon as possible
since this“T-type”tire is only for temporary use.
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12. Tire Rotation - 13.“T-type”Tire

3) How to install the joint.
(1) Push the long yoke of the joint, all the way into the
serrated portion of the steering shaft, setting the bolt
hole in the cutout.
(2) Then pull the short yoke all way out of the serrated
portion of the gearbox, setting the bolt hole in the cut-
out.
(3) Insert the bolt through the short yoke, pull the joint
and confirm that the bolt is on cutout of the gearbox.
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(4) Fasten the short yoke side with a spring washer
and bolt, then fasten the long yoke side.
Tightening torque:
24±3 N⋅m (2.4±0.3 kg-m, 17.4±2.2 ft-lb)
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4) Connect tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with
castle nut. Fit cotter pin into the nut and bend the pin to
lock.
Castle nut tightening torque:
Tighten to 27.0±2.5 N⋅m (2.75±0.25 kg-m,
19.9±1.8 ft-lb), and tighten further within 60°until
cotter pin hole is aligned with a slot in the nut.
CAUTION:
When connecting, do not hit cap at the bottom of tie-
rod end with hammer.
5) Install front stabilizer to vehicle.
6) Install front exhaust pipe assembly.

7) Install tires.
8) Tighten wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
88±10 N⋅m (9.0±1.0 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
9) Connect ground cable to battery.
10) Pour fluid into oil tank, and bleed air.
11) Check for fluid leaks.
12) Install jack-up plate.
WARNING:
Be careful, exhaust manifold is hot.
13) Lower vehicle.
14) Check fluid level in oil tank.
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

1. Power Steering
1. STEERING CONDITION
Heavy steering
effort in all rangeHeavy steering
effort at stand stillSteering wheel
surges when turn-
ing.Vehicle leads to
one side or the
other.Poor return of
steering wheel to
center
Pulley belt
1. Unequal length of pulley
belts
2. Adhesion of oil and
grease
3. Loose or damage of pul-
ley belt
4. Poor uniformity of pulley
belt cross section
5. Pulley belt touches to
pulley bottom
6. Poor revolution of pulleys
except oil pump pulley
7. Poor revolution of oil
pump pulley
GOOD
NOT GOOD
Adjust or replace.Fluid line
1. Folded hose
2. Flattened pipe
GOOD
NOT
GOODReform or
replace.
Tire and rim
1. Flat tire
2. Mix use of different tires
3. Mix use of different rims
4. Abnormal wear of tire
5. Unbalance of remained
grooves
6. Unbalance of tire pres-
sure
GOOD
NOT
GOODFix or replace.
Tire and rim
1. Improper tires out of
specification
2. Improper rims out of
specification
3. Tires not properly
inflated*1
GOOD
NOT GOOD
Replace or reinflate.Front alignment
1. Improper or unbalance
caster
2. Improper or unbalance
toe-in
3. Loose connection of sus-
pension
GOOD
NOT
GOODAdjust or
retighten.
Fluid
1. Low fluid level
2. Aeration
3. Dust mix
4. Deterioration of fluid
5. Poor warming-up of fluid
*2
GOOD
NOT GOOD
Refill, bleed air, replace or
instruct customer.Others
1. Damaged joint assembly
2. Unbalanced height
3. One-sided weight
GOOD
Measure steering effort.
NOT
GOODReplace, adjust or
instruct customer.
Idling speed
1. Lower idling speed
2. Excessive drop of
idling speed at start
or at turning steering
wheel *3
GOOD
NOT GOOD
Adjust or instruct customer.
*1 If tires and/or rims are wider, the load to power steering system is the more. Accordingly, in a
condition, for example before fluid warms-up, relief valve may work before maximum turning angle.
In this case, steering effort may be heavy. When measured hydraulic pressure is normal, there is
no abnormal thing.
*2 In cold weather, steering effort may be heavy due to increased flow resistance of cold fluid. After
warming up engine, turn steering wheel from stop to stop several times to warm up fluid. Then if
steering effort reduces normally, there is no abnormal thing.
*3 In cold weather or with insufficient warm-up of engine, steering effort may be heavy due to exces-
sive drop of idling when turning steering wheel. In this case, it is recommended to start the vehicle
with increasing engine speed than usual. Then if steering effort reduces normally, there is no
abnormal thing. Measure hydraulic pressure.
GOOD
Measure steering effort.








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1. Power Steering

B6M0048
B: INSPECTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH (ON-CAR)
1) Remove instrument panel lower cover.
2) Remove lower column cover.
3) Unfasten holddown clip which secures harness, and
disconnect connector of ignition switch from body harness.
4) Turn ignition key to each position and check continuity
between terminals of ignition switch connector.
Terminal
Positiona-1 a-2 a-5 a-4
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
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4. Headlight
A: ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIMING
1) Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting
screws.
CAUTION:
Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of the
following:

Turn off the light before adjusting headlight aiming.
If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on
for more than two minutes.

The area around the headlight has not sustained any
accident, damage or other type of deformation.

Vehicle is parked on level ground.

The inflation pressure of tires is correct.

Vehicle’s gas tank is fully charged.

Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the
suspension.

Make certain that someone is seated in the driver’s
seat.
NOTE:
Adjust vertical aim first, then horizontal aim.
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3. Ignition Switch - 4. Headlight

B6M0048
B: INSPECTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH (ON-CAR)
1) Remove instrument panel lower cover.
2) Remove lower column cover.
3) Unfasten holddown clip which secures harness, and
disconnect connector of ignition switch from body harness.
4) Turn ignition key to each position and check continuity
between terminals of ignition switch connector.
Terminal
Positiona-1 a-2 a-5 a-4
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
B6M0335A
4. Headlight
A: ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIMING
1) Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting
screws.
CAUTION:
Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of the
following:

Turn off the light before adjusting headlight aiming.
If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on
for more than two minutes.

The area around the headlight has not sustained any
accident, damage or other type of deformation.

Vehicle is parked on level ground.

The inflation pressure of tires is correct.

Vehicle’s gas tank is fully charged.

Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the
suspension.

Make certain that someone is seated in the driver’s
seat.
NOTE:
Adjust vertical aim first, then horizontal aim.
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3. Ignition Switch - 4. Headlight

8. General Diagnostics Chart
A: VIBRATING PEDAL AND NOISE
Depress brake pedal
abruptly to check if
such problems occur
while A.B.S. is in
operation.
Ye s
No
Normal
When do problems
occur?When engine
starts.Check using on-board diagnosis system accord-
ing to trouble code.
Before vehicle
attains initial 10
km/h (6 MPH)
speed immediately
after engine starts.Do problems stop
within 5 seconds?
No
Ye s
Normal
Go to1.


Only when vehicle
is being driven.

Brake pedal is
released.
A.B.S. sometimes operates when variations in
wheel rotating speed occur:
a. During shifts. (AT model: Band brake locks
wheels. MT model: Abrupt engine brake opera-
tion locks wheels.)
b. During clutch operation. (Engine brake opera-
tion locks wheels.)
c. When riding over an obstacle.
d. During rough-road driving.
e. During“U”turns. (“Slip”signal often is emit-
ted.)
f. When wheels are stuck.
Except for those out-
lined above.Go to1.

Brake pedal is
depressed.
A.B.S. sometimes
operates except when
brake pedal is
depressed abruptly:
a. Low“µ”roads.
b.“U”turns during
high-speed operations.
c. During rough-road
driving.
d. When tire chains
are installed.
e. Use of improper
tires.
f. Excessive free play
of wheels and associ-
ated parts.Check tire pres-
sure.
(Premature wear
may occur if tires
other than those
specified are
used.)
a. Use specified
tires.
b. Adjust tire pres-
sure evenly.
c. Use of an
“emergency”tire.
d. Check wheels
and associated
parts if excessive
free play is noted.
1Except for those
outlined above.Go to1.

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8. General Diagnostics Chart

B: EXCESSIVE STOPPING DISTANCE
Stopping distance is
too great.Snowy or sandy (low“µ”) roadsStopping distance may sometimes be longer
than for models not equipped with A.B.S.
Check if stopping
distance continues
to be excessive
when A.B.S. is inac-
tivated by discon-
necting hydraulic
control unit connec-
tor.
Ye sCheck wheels and
associated parts for
looseness.
Check tires for
improper specifica-
tions.
Check G sensor for
improper operation.
Bleed air from brake
line.
Check brake system
for abnormalities.
NoHydraulic control
unit operation
check.
[W15B0].>NoCheck hydraulic
control unit.
Ye sGo to A-1.
C: IMPROPER PEDAL OPERATION
Pedal does not
operate prop-
erly.
Long pedal
stroke
Check if brakes
operate prop-
erly.
Ye sOn A.B.S. equipped model, pedal stroke may be
slightly longer than for models which are not
equipped with A.B.S.
NoBleed air from
brake line.
Short pedal
stroke
Check if brakes
operate prop-
erly.
Ye sNormal
NoCheck if brakes
operate prop-
erly when
A.B.S. is inacti-
vated by dis-
connecting
hydraulic con-
trol unit connec-
tor.Ye sGo to A-1.
NoCheck brake
system.

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8. General Diagnostics Chart

e. Malfunction indicator light

1Is always on.2Sometimes comes on.3Comes on only once.4Does not come on.
When does it come on?
Ignition key
position
1Lock2Acc3On (before starting engine)4Start5On after starting (Engine: run)
6On after starting (Engine: stop)
Timing
1Immediately after ignition is on.2Immediately after ignition starts.
3When advancing (Speedmiles/h,miles/h)4While traveling at a constant speed (Speedmiles/h)
5When decelerating (Speedmiles/h,miles/h)
6When turning (To right, to left, steering angledeg., steering timesec)
7When other electrical parts move (Part name:, Operating condition)
8When moving other electrical parts (Part name:, Operating condition)
2. SYMPTOMS
ABS operating
condition1Performs no work.2Operates only when abruptly applying brakes. (Conditions: vehicle speedmiles/h, how to step
on brake pedal)
3Operating time (sec., etc.)4Operating noise (Produced/Not produced)
5What kind of noise? (Knock, gong gong, bong, buzz, gong gong buzz, etc.)
6Reaction force of brake pedal (Stick, pressed down once with a clunk, pressed and released, etc.)
TCS operating
condition
1Performs no work.2Operates only when abruptly accelerating. (Conditions: vehicle speedmiles/h, how to step on
accelerator pedal)
3Operating time (sec., etc.)4Operating noise (Produced/Not produced)
5What kind of noise? (Knock, gong gong, bong, buzz, gong gong buzz, etc.)
6Whether or not operation indicator light comes on. (Come on/Does not come on, Others)
Behavior of
vehicle
1Directional stability cannot be obtained or steering arm refuses to work when applying brakes (vehicle turns to right, turns
to left, spins, etc.).
2Directional stability cannot be obtained or steering arm refuses to work when accelerating (vehicle turns to right, turns to
left, spins, etc.).
3Brakes are out of order (braking distance is long, brakes lock or drag, pedal stroke is long, pedal sticks, etc.).
4Poor acceleration (fails to accelerate, engine stalls, etc.).
5Vibration, abnormal noise (operating noise is loud, noise is produced during operation from the front of vehicle (right, left)
(tones:), noise is produced during operation from the rear of vehicle (tones:, others)
6Other phenomena (concrete symptoms)
3. CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH TROUBLE OCCURS
Environment1Weather (fine, cloudy, rain, snow, etc.)
2Ambient temperature (°C/°F)
3Road (urban area, suburbs, highway, general road, ascending slope, descending slope, paved road, gravel road, muddy
road, sandy place, etc.)
4Road surface (dry, wet, new-fallen snow, compressed snow, frozen slope, etc.)
Conditions
1Brakes (decelerationg, continuous/intermittent)2Accelerator (accelerationg, continuous/intermittent)
3Travel speed (miles, advancing, accelerating, reducing speed, low speed, turning, etc.)
4Condition of tire of each wheel (air pressure, degree of wear, whether or not genuine parts are used, whether
or not chain is passed around tires, whether or not T tire is used.) others ()
5Condition of suspension alignment ()
6Loading state ()
4. REPAIRED PARTS ARE USED OR NOT
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6. Diagnostics Chart for On-board Diagnosis System

12. Phenomena Peculiar to the System
1. WHEN TRAVELING WITH EXTREMELY UNDER
INFLATED TIRES
The TCS is apt to operate (particularly when turning) and,
when it operates, acceleration can become slow*. This
state is not abnormal. Immediately restore the tires to nor-
mal by traveling after releasing the TCS with the TCS OFF
switch.
* Poor acceleration is sometimes caused by the engine
itself. Check whether or not the TCS operating indicator
light (green) comes on to determine that the failure is
caused by the TCS control.
2. WHEN THE T TIRES ARE FITTED
The TCS is apt to operate (particularly when turning) and,
when it operates, acceleration can become slow. This state
is not abnormal. Immediately restore the tires to normal by
traveling after releasing the TCS with the TCS OFF switch.
3. WHEN OPERATING THE TCS CONTINUOUSLY ON
A SLOPE IMPOSSIBLE TO CLIMB OR IN STACK
S TAT E
When operating the TCS for a long time, it can be auto-
matically turned off (the OFF indicator light will come on),
stopping braking. This state is not abnormal. It automati-
cally resets by stopping and leaving the vehicle.
4. WHEN HEAVY LOAD IS PLACED ON THE BRAKES
If service brakes are used too often when descending a
long slope, heavy load can be placed on the brakes. To
prevent this problem, the TCS is automatically turned off
(the OFF indicator light will come on). This state is not
abnormal. Stop the vehicle and leave it in the same way as
step 3, it automatically resets.
5. KICKBACK TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE
ABS IS OPERATING
Compared with ABS of the AWD model system, pedal kick-
back with large amplitude of vibration and long cycle can
be felt. This is caused by the difference in system configu-
ration and, therefore, not abnormal. If you receive an
inquiry from your clients, fully explain this point.
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12. Phenomena Peculiar to the System