low oil pressure SUBARU LEGACY 1995 Service Repair Manual

TROUBLE
Engine will not start.
Rough idle and engine stall
Low output, hesitation and poor acceleration
Surging
Engine does not return to idle.
Dieseling (Run-on)
After burning in exhaust system
Knocking
Excessive engine oil consumption
Excessive fuel consumption Starter does not turn.
Initial combustion does not occur.
Initial combustion occurs.
Engine stalls after initial combustion.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
22 3 3Incorrect oil pressure
2Loosened oil pump attaching bolts and defective
gasket
2Defective oil filter seal
2Defective crankshaft oil seal
32Defective rocker cover gasket
2Loosened oil drain plug or defective gasket
2Loosened oil pan fitting bolts or defective oil pan
COOLING SYSTEM
33221Overheating
333Over cooling
OTHERS
113 3Malfunction of Evaporative Emission Control
System
21Stuck or damaged throttle valve
322 2Accelerator cable out of adjustment
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2-3DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Trouble in General

2. Engine Noise
Valve lash adjusters may make clicking noise once engine
starts. It is normal if clicking noise ceases after a few min-
utes.
If clicking noise continues after a few minutes, check
engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
Then, do as follows to cease clicking noise.
1) Warm-up engine for five minutes.
2) Turn ignition switch OFF.
3) Connect test mode connector.
4) Start the engine and run it at approximately 2,000 rpm
for twenty minutes.
5) Turn ignition switch OFF.
6) Disconnect test mode connector.
7) Start the engine and check that clicking noise is ceased.
If noise still exists, conduct troubleshooting procedures in
accordance with the following table.
CAUTION:
Do not disconnect spark plug cord while engine is run-
ning.
Type of sound Condition Possible cause
Regular clicking soundSound increases as engine
speed increases.Valve mechanism is defective.
Broken lash adjuster
Worn valve rocker
Worn camshaft
Broken valve spring
Worn valve lifter hole
Heavy and dull clankOil pressure is low.Worn crankshaft main bearing
Worn connecting rod bearing (big end)
Oil pressure is normal.Loose flywheel mounting bolts
Damaged engine mounting
High-pitched clank
(Spark knock)Sound is noticeable when
accelerating with an overload.Ignition timing advanced
Accumulation of carbon inside combustion chamber
Wrong spark plug
Improper gasoline
Clank when engine speed is
medium (1,000 to 2,000 rpm).Sound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy
cylinder is disconnected.
(NOTE*)Worn crankshaft main bearing
Worn bearing at crankshaft end of connecting rod
Knocking sound when engine
is operating under idling speed
and engine is warm.Sound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy
cylinder is disconnected.
(NOTE*)Worn cylinder liner and piston ring
Broken or stuck piston ring
Worn piston pin and hole at piston end of connecting rod
Sound is not reduced if each
fuel injector connector is
disconnected in turn. (NOTE*)Unusually worn valve lifter
Worn cam gear
Worn camshaft journal bore in crankcase
Squeaky sound—Insufficient generator lubrication
Rubbing sound—Defective generator brush and rotor contact
Gear scream when starting
engine—Defective ignition starter switch
Worn gear and starter pinion
Sound like polishing glass with
a dry cloth—Loose drive belt
Defective engine coolant pump shaft
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2-3DIAGNOSTICS
2. Engine Noise

1. Lubrication System
A: SPECIFICATIONS
Lubrication methodForced lubrication
Oil pumpPump typeTrochoid type
Number of teethInner rotor 9
Outer rotor 10
Outer rotor diameter x thickness 78x9mm(3.07 x 0.35 in)
Tip clearance between inner and outer rotorSTANDARD 0.04 — 0.14 mm (0.0016 — 0.0055 in)
LIMIT 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
Side clearance between inner rotor and pump
caseSTANDARD 0.02 — 0.07 mm (0.0008 — 0.0028 in)
LIMIT 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Case clearance between outer rotor and pump
caseSTANDARD 0.10 — 0.175 mm (0.0039 — 0.0069 in)
LIMIT 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Capacity at
80°C (176°F)700 rpm Discharge- pressure 98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2, 14 psi) or more
- quantity 4.2
(4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)/min.
5,000 rpm Discharge- pressure 294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm
2, 43 psi) or more
- quantity 42.0
(11.10 US gal, 9.24 Imp gal)/min.
Relief valve operation pressure 490 kPa (5.0 kg/cm
2, 71 psi)
Oil filterTypeFull-flow filter type
Filtration area 1,000 cm
2(155 sq in)
By-pass valve opening pressure 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
Outer diameter x width 80 x 70 mm (3.15 x 2.76 in)
Oil filter to engine thread size M 20 x 1.5
Relief valve (on rocker shaft) operation pressure 69 kPa (0.7kg/cm
2, 10 psi)
Oil pressure
switchTypeImmersed contact point type
Working voltage — wattage 12 V — 3.4 W or less
Warning light activation pressure 14.7 kPa (0.15 kg/cm
2, 2.1 psi)
Proof pressure More than 981 kPa (10 kg/cm
2, 142 psi)
Oil pan capacity4.0
(4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
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2-4SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Lubrication System

B2M0315B
2) Install inner and outer rotors in their original positions.
3) Install oil relief valve and relief spring.
4) Install oil pump cover.
Tightening torque:
T1: 5
+1
0N⋅m (0.5+0.1
0kg-m, 3.6+0.7
0ft-lb)
T2: 44.1±3.4 N⋅m (4.5±0.35 kg-m, 32.5±2.5 ft-lb)
B2M0319A
E: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Do the following:
1) Apply fluid packing to matching surfaces of oil pump.
Fluid packing:
THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
2) Replace O-ring with a new one.
3) Be careful not to scratch oil seal when installing oil
pump on cylinder block.
CAUTION:
Apply fluid packing to oil pressure switch threads
before installation.
Fluid packing:
THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
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2-4SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Oil Pump

1. Engine Lubrication System
Before troubleshooting, make sure that the engine oil level
is correct and no oil leakage exists.
Trouble Possible cause Corrective action
1. Warning light remains
on.1) Oil pressure switch
failureCracked diaphragm or oil leakage within switch Replace.
Broken spring or seized contacts Replace.
2) Low oil pressureClogged oil filter Replace.
Malfunction of oil by-pass valve of oil filter Clean or replace.
Malfunction of oil relief valve of oil pump Clean or replace.
Clogged oil passage Clean.
Excessive tip clearance and side clearance of oil
pump rotor and gearReplace.
Clogged oil strainer or broken pipe Clean or replace.
3) No oil pressureInsufficient engine oil Replenish.
Broken pipe of oil strainer Replace.
Stuck oil pump rotor Replace.
2. Warning light does not
go on.1) Burn-out bulb Replace.
2) Poor contact of switch contact points Replace.
3) Disconnection of wiring Repair.
3. Warning light flickers
momentarily.1) Poor contact at terminals Repair.
2) Defective wiring harness Repair.
3) Low oil pressureCheck for the same pos-
sible causes as listed in
1.—2)
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2-4DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Lubrication System

1. Engine Cooling System
Trouble Possible cause Corrective action
Over-heatinga. Insufficient engine coolantReplenish engine coolant, inspect for leakage, and
repair.
b. Loose timing belt Repair or replace timing belt tensioner.
c. Oil on drive belt Replace.
d. Malfunction of thermostat Replace.
e. Malfunction of engine coolant pump Replace.
f. Clogged engine coolant passage Clean.
g. Improper ignition timingInspect and repair ignition control system.

h. Clogged or leaking radiator Clean or repair, or replace.
i. Improper engine oil in engine coolant Replace engine coolant.
j. Air/fuel mixture ratio too leanInspect and repair fuel injection system.

k. Excessive back pressure in exhaust system Clean or replace.
l. Insufficient clearance between piston and cylinder Adjust or replace.
m. Slipping clutch Repair or replace.
n. Dragging brake Adjust.
o. Improper transmission oil Replace.
p. Defective thermostat Replace.
q. Malfunction of electric fanInspect radiator fan relay, engine coolant temperature
sensor or radiator motor and replace there.
Over-coolinga. Atmospheric temperature extremely low Partly cover radiator front area.
b. Defective thermostat Replace.
Engine coolant
leaks.a. Loosened or damaged connecting units on hoses Repair or replace.
b. Leakage from engine coolant pump Replace.
c. Leakage from engine coolant pipe Repair or replace.
d. Leakage around cylinder head gasket Retighten cylinder head bolts or replace gasket.
e. Damaged or cracked cylinder head and crankcase Repair or replace.
f. Damaged or cracked thermostat case Repair or replace.
g. Leakage from radiator Repair or replace.
Noisea. Defective drive belt Replace.
b. Defective radiator fan Replace.
c. Defective engine coolant pump bearing Replace engine coolant pump.
d. Defective engine coolant pump mechanical seal Replace engine coolant pump.
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2-5DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Cooling System

1. Clutch System
Condition Possible cause and testing Corrective action
1. Clutch slip-
pageIt is hard to perceive clutch slippage in the early stage, but pay attention to the following symptoms.
(a) Engine revs up when shifting.
(b) High speed driving is impossible; especially rapid acceleration impossible and vehicle speed does not increase in
proportion to an increase in engine speed.
(c) Power falls, particularly when ascending a slope, and there is a smell of burning of the clutch facing.
Method of testing: Put the vehicle in stationary condition with parking brake fully applied. Disengage the clutch and
shift the transmission gear into the first. Gradually allow the clutch to engage while gradually increasing the engine
speed. The clutch function is satisfactory if the engine stalls. However, the clutch is slipping if the vehicle does not
start off and the engine does not stall.
(a) No clutch pedal play Readjust.
(b) No release lever end play Readjust.
(c) Clutch facing smeared by oil Replace.
(d) Worn clutch facing Replace.
(e) Deteriorated diaphragm spring Replace.
(f ) Distorted pressure plate or flywheel Correct or replace.
(g) Defective release bearing holder Correct or replace.
(h) Defective pedal and cable system Correct or replace.
2. Clutch
drags.As a symptom of this trouble, a harsh scratching noise develops and control becomes quite difficult when shifting
gears. The symptom becomes more apparent when shifting into the first gear. However, because much trouble of the
this sort is due to defective synchronization mechanism, carry out the test as described after.
Method of testing: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC DIAGRAM on page after.
It may be judged as insufficient disengagement of clutch if any noise occurs during this test.
(a) Excessive clutch pedal play Readjust.
(b) Excessive clutch release lever play Readjust.
(c) Worn or rusty clutch disc hub spline Replace clutch disc.
(d) Excessive deflection of clutch disc facing Correct or replace.
(e) Seized crankshaft pilot needle bearing Replace.
(f ) Malfunction of pedal and cable system Correct or replace.
(g) Cracked clutch disc facing Replace.
(h) Sticked clutch disc (smeared by oil or water) Replace.
3. Clutch chat-
ters.Clutch chattering is an unpleasant vibration to the whole body when the vehicle is just started with clutch partially
engaged.
(a) Improper clutch cable routing Correct.
(b) Adhesion of oil on the facing Replace clutch disc.
(c) Weak or broken torsion spring Replace clutch disc.
(d) Defective facing contact or excessive disc Replace clutch disc defection.
(e) Warped pressure plate or flywheel Correct or replace.
(f ) Loose disc rivets Replace clutch disc.
(g) Loose engine mounting Retighten or replace mounting.
(h) Improper adjustment of pitching stopper Adjustment.
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2-10DIAGNOSTICS
1. Clutch System

G2M0299
20) Remove bolts which hold upper side of transmission to
engine.
G2M0300
21) Remove engine from vehicle.
(1) Slightly raise engine.
(2) Raise transmission with garage jack.
(3) Move engine horizontally until mainshaft is with-
drawn from clutch cover.
(4) Slowly move engine away from engine compart-
ment.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body pan-
els with crank pulley, oil pressure gauge, etc.
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2-11SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Engine

B: INSTALLATION
1. Install engine to transmission.
2. Tighten bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
3. Remove lifting device and wire rope.
4. Remove garage jack.
5. Install pitching stopper.
AT model
6. Install torque converter onto drive plate.
7. Install canister and bracket.
8. Install power steering pump on bracket.
9. Tighten nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
10. Tighten nuts which install front cushion rubber onto cross-
member.
11. Install front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe.
12. Connect hoses, connectors and cables.
13. Install air intake system.
Air intake duct
Air cleaner element and upper cover.
With A/C
14. Install A/C pressure hoses.
15. Install cooling system.
16. Install battery onto the vehicle, and connect cables.
17. Fill coolant.
18. Check ATF level, and connect if necessary. [AT]
19. Correct power steering oil, and bleed air.
20. Remove front hood stay, and close front hood.
21. Take off the vehicle from lift arms.












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2-11SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Engine

No. Part Name Part Number Dimension mm (in) Application
1 Control piston 31235AA000—03013.5
0.030
0.037(0.53150.0012
0.0015), 13.50.023
0.030(0.53150.0009
0.0012),
13.50.016
0.023(0.53150.0006
0.0009), 13.50.009
0.016(0.53150.0004
0.0006)Adjusting side clear-
ance of oil pump
2 Cam ring 31241AA001 — 03117
0.010
0.017(0.66930.0004
0.0007), 170.003
0.010(0.66930.0001
0.0004),
17+0.004
0.003(0.6693+0.0002
0.0001), 17+0.011
+0.004(0.6693+0.0004
+0.0002)Adjusting side clear-
ance of oil pump
3 Vane (Oil pump) 31243AA000 — 03017
0.030
0.037(0.66930.0012
0.0015), 170.023
0.030(0.66930.0009
0.0012),
170.016
0.023(0.66930.0006
0.0009), 17+0.009
+0.016(0.6693+0.0004
+0.0006)Adjusting side clear-
ance of oil pump
4 Rotor (Oil pump) 31240AA000 — 03017
0.030
0.037(0.66930.0012
0.0015), 170.023
0.030(0.66930.0009
0.0012),
170.016
0.023(0.66930.0006
0.0009), 17+0.009
+0.016(0.6693+0.0004
+0.0006)Adjusting side clear-
ance of oil pump
5Thrust washer
(Reverse clutch)31299AA000 — 0600.7, 0.9, 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9
(0.028, 0.035, 0.043, 0.051, 0.059, 0.067, 0.075)Adjusting end play
of reverse clutch
drum
6 Bearing race 803031021 — 0270.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0
(0.031, 0.039, 0.047, 0.055, 0.063, 0.071, 0.079)Adjusting total end
play
7 Retaining plate 31567AA350 — 4004.6, 4.8, 5.0, 5.2, 5.4, 5.6 (0.181, 0.189, 0.197, 0.205, 0.213,
0.220)Adjusting clearance
of reverse clutch
8 Retaining plate 31567AA190 — 2603.6, 3.8, 4.0, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 5.0
(0.142, 0.150, 0.157, 0.165, 0.173, 0.181, 0.189, 0.197)Adjusting clearance
of high clutch
9 Retaining plate31567AA010,
31567AA060 — 1104.0, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 5.0, 5.2
(0.157, 0.165, 0.173, 0.181, 0.189, 0.197, 0.205)Adjusting clearance
of forward clutch
10 Retaining plate 31567AA410 — 4708.0, 8.2, 8.4, 8.6, 8.8, 9.0, 9.2
(0.315, 0.323, 0.331, 0.339, 0.346, 0.354, 0.362)Adjusting clearance
of overrunning
clutch
11Retaining plate
No. 231667AA180 — 2506.5, 6.8, 7.1, 7.4, 7.7, 8.0, 8.2, 8.4
(0.256, 0.268, 0.280, 0.291, 0.303, 0.315, 0.323, 0.331)Adjusting clearance
of low and reverse
brake
12Pressure plate
(Front)31593AA151 — 1813.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.5
(0.130, 0.146, 0.161, 0.177)Adjusting clearance
of transfer clutch
13Thrust bearing
(35x53xT)806536020,
806535030 — 070,
0903.8, 4.0, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 5.0
(0.150, 0.157, 0.165, 0.173, 0.181, 0.189, 0.197)Adjusting end play
of transfer clutch
14Washer
(38.1 x 50 x T)803038021 — 0230.95, 1.00, 1.05
(0.0374, 0.0394, 0.0413)Adjusting backlash
of differential bevel
gear
15 Drive pinion shim 31451AA050 — 1000.150, 0.175, 0.200, 0.225, 0.250, 0.275
(0.0059, 0.0069, 0.0079, 0.0089, 0.0098, 0.0108)Adjusting drive pin-
ion height
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3-2SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Automatic Transmission and Differential