shift SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Manual PDF

1. Manual Transmission and
Differential
Symptom and possible cause Remedy
1. Gears are difficult to intermesh.
The cause for difficulty in shifting gears can be classified into two kinds: one is malfunction of the gear shift system and the
other is malfunction of the transmission. However, if the operation is heavy and engagement of the gears is difficult, defective
clutch disengagement may also be responsible. Check whether the clutch is correctly functioning, before checking the gear
shift system and transmission.
(a) Worn, damaged or burred chamfer of internal spline of
sleeve and reverse driven gearReplace.
(b) Worn, damaged or burred chamfer of spline of gears Replace.
(c) Worn or scratched bushings Replace.
(d) Incorrect contact between synchronizer ring and gear
cone or wearCorrect or replace.
2. Gear slips out.
(1) Gear slips out when coasting on rough road.
(2) Gear slips out during acceleration.
(a) Defective pitching stopper adjustment Adjust.
(b) Loose engine mounting bolts Tighten or replace.
(c) Worn fork shifter, broken shifter fork rail spring Replace.
(d) Worn or damaged ball bearing Replace.
(e) Excessive clearance between splines of synchronizer hub
and synchronizer sleeveReplace.
(f) Worn tooth step of synchronizer hub (responsible for slip-
out of 3rd gear)Replace.
(g) Worn 1st driven gear, needle bearing and race Replace.
(h) Worn 2nd driven gear, needle bearing and race Replace.
(i) Worn 3rd drive gear and bushing Replace.
(j) Worn 4th drive gear and bushing Replace.
(k) Worn reverse idler gear and bushing Replace.
3. Unusual noise comes from transmission.
If an unusual noise is heard when the vehicle is parked with its engine idling and if the noise ceases when the clutch is
disengaged, it may be considered that the noise comes from the transmission.
(a) Insufficient or improper lubrication Lubricate or replace with specified oil.
(b) Worn or damaged gears and bearings Replace.
NOTE: If the trouble is only wear of the tooth surfaces, merely
a high roaring noise will occur at high speeds, but if any part
is broken, rhythmical knocking sound will be heard even at
low speeds.
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Oil pump housing
Oil pump housing (Defective casting)
O-ring on the test plugs
Checking blind plugs
Differential gear breather
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Automatic transmission case
Transmission case (Defective casting)
Mating surface of oil pan
O-ring on the test plugs
Checking blind plugs (Steel balls)
Oil supply pipe connector
ATF cooler pipe connector and gasket
Oil pan drain plug
O-ring on the transmission harness holder
Oil pump plugs
ATF breather
Shift lever oil seal
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Extension case
Extension case (Defective casting)
O-ring on the vehicle speed sensor
Rear drive shaft oil seal
Checking blind plugs (Steel ball)
O-ring on the test plugs
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Transmission cover
Transmission cover (Defective casting)
The point listed above should be checked for fluid leak.
Checking method is as follows:
(1) Place the vehicle in the pit, and check whether the
leaking oil is ATF or not. The ATF is wine red in color,
and can be discriminated easily from engine oil and
gear oil.
(2) Wipe clean the leaking oil and dust from a suspect-
able area, using a non-inflammable organic solvent
such as carbon tetrachloride.
(3) Run the engine to raise the fluid temperature, and
set the selector lever to“D”in order to increase the fluid
pressure and quickly detect a leaking point. Also check
for fluid leaks while shifting select lever to“R”,“2”, and
“1”.
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B: ADJUSTMENT
1. BRAKE BAND
If the following abnormal shifting conditions are noted in a
road test, the brake band must be adjusted.
Improper brake band clearances and their symptoms
Clearance Problem
1. Too wide Upshift from 1st directly to 3rd gear occurs.
2. WideEngine rpm increases abruptly while upshifting from 1st
to 2nd gear or 3rd to 4th gear.
Time lag of at least one second occurs during kickdown
operation from 3rd to 2nd gear.
3. Small“Braking”symptom occurs while upshifting from 2nd to 3rd
gear.
4. Too smallUpshifts from 2nd to 4th gear and downshifts from 4th to
2nd gear occur repeatedly.
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2. INHIBITOR SWITCH
The inhibitor switch allows the back-up lights to turn on
when the select lever is in the R range and the starter
motor to start when the lever is in the N or P range. It also
monitors the input signal electronically controlled for each
range and turns on the corresponding range light on the
instrument panel.
When light operation, driving condition or starter motor
operation is erroneous, first check the shift linkage for
improper operation. If the shift linkage is functioning
properly, check the inhibitor switch.

(1) Disconnect cable end from select lever.
(2) Disconnect inhibitor switch connector.
(3) Check continuity in inhibitor switch circuits with
select lever moved to each position.
CAUTION:
Also check that continuity in ignition circuit does not
exist when selector lever is in R, D, 3, 2 and 1 ranges.
PinNo. 432187651211109
Lead color
B Y Br YG W BY R GW BY BW BW RW
Position
P





R




N




D


3


2


1


Signal sent to AT control unit Ignition circuitBack-up light
circuit
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(4) Check if there is continuity at equal points when the
select lever is turned 1.5°in both directions from the N
range.
If there is continuity in one direction and the continuity
in the other or if there is continuity at unequal points,
adjust the inhibitor switch.
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(1) Loosen the three inhibitor switch securing bolts.
(2) Shift the select lever to the N range.
(3) Insert ST as vertical as possible into the holes in
the inhibitor switch lever and switch body.
ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN
(4) Tighten the three inhibitor switch bolts.
Tightening torque:
3.4±0.5 N⋅m (0.35±0.05 kg-m, 2.5±0.4 ft-lb)
(5) Repeat the above checks. If the inhibitor switch is
determined to be“faulty”, replace it.
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3. SENSOR (IN TRANSMISSION)
Check each sensor, solenoid and ground system for short
circuits.
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Standard values
Part name Terminal Resistance (Ω)
Vehicle speed sensor 1 9—16 450—720
ATF temperature sensor 5—12 [2,100—2,900/20°C (68°F) 275—375/80°C (176°F)]
Duty solenoid A
(Line pressure solenoid)7—4, 8 1.5—4.5
Duty solenoid B
(Lock-up solenoid)6—4, 8 9—17
Shift solenoid 1 3—4, 8 20—32
Shift solenoid 2 2—4, 8 20—32
Shift solenoid 3 1—4, 8 20—32
Duty solenoid C (AWD only)
(Transfer clutch solenoid)11—4, 8 9—17
NOTE:
If part is faulty, its resistance value will be different from the
standard value indicated above.
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C: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. SHIFT SOLENOID, DUTY SOLENOID AND VALVE
BODY
1) Removal
(1) Clean transmission exterior.
(2) Drain ATF completely.
NOTE:
Tighten ATF drain plug after draining ATF.
Tightening torque:
25±2 N⋅m (2.5±0.2 kg-m, 18.1±1.4 ft-lb)
G3M0861
(3) Remove oil pan and gasket.
NOTE:
Drain oil into a container.
(4) Disconnect solenoid valve connectors.
Remove connectors from clips and disconnect connec-
tors at 4 places.
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(5) Remove oil strainer.
Disconnect oil pipe by removing the two bolts, and
remove four bolts and oil strainer.
NOTE:
Be careful because oil flows from oil strainer.
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(6) Remove control valve body and two brackets.
Remove 6 long bolts (Black) and 11 short bolts (Yellow).
NOTE:
Be careful because oil flows from valve body.
Be careful not to damage accumulator spring at rear of
control valve.
G3M0864
(7) Remove shift solenoids 1, 2, and 3, and duty sole-
noid A.
a length : 16 mm (0.63 in)
b length : 27 mm (1.06 in)
(8) Remove duty solenoid B.
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2) Installation
(1) Install duty solenoid B (lock-up).
Tightening torque:
11.3±1.5 N⋅m (1.15±0.15 kg-m, 8.3±1.1 ft-lb)
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(2) Install solenoid valves.
Shift solenoids, 1, 2 and 3, and duty solenoid A (line
pressure).
Tightening torque:
8±1 N⋅m (0.8±0.1 kg-m, 5.8±0.7 ft-lb)
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3. Performance Test
A: STALL TEST
1. GENERAL
The stall test is of extreme importance in diagnosing the
condition of the automatic transmission and the engine. It
should be conducted to measure the engine stall speeds in
all shift ranges except the P and N ranges.
Purposes of the stall test:
1) To check the operation of the automatic transmission
clutch.
2) To check the operation of the torque converter clutch.
3) To check engine performance.
2. TEST METHODS
Preparations before test:


1Check that throttle valve opens fully.


2Check that engine oil level is correct.


3Check that coolant level is correct.


4Check that ATF level is correct.


5Check that differential gear oil level is correct.


6Increase ATF temperature to 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
by idling the engine for approximately 30 minutes (with
select lever set to“N”or“P”).
1) Install an engine tachometer at a location visible from
the driver’s compartment and mark the stall speed range
on the tachometer scale.
2) Place the wheel chocks at the front and rear of all
wheels and engage the parking brake.
3) Move the manual linkage to ensure it operates properly,
and shift the select lever to the 2 range.
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4) While forcibly depressing the foot brake pedal, gradu-
ally depress the accelerator pedal until the engine operates
at full throttle.
5) When the engine speed is stabilized, read that speed
quickly and release the accelerator pedal.
6) Shift the select lever to Neutral, and cool down the
engine by idling it for more than one minute.
7) Record the stall speed.
8) If stall speed in 2 range is higher than specifications,
forward clutch slipping on brake band slipping may occur.
To identify it, conduct the same test as above in D range.
9) Perform the stall tests with the select lever in the R
range.
CAUTION:
Do not continue the stall test for MORE THAN FIVE
SECONDS at a time (from closed throttle, fully open
throttle to stall speed reading). Failure to follow this
instruction causes the engine oil and ATF to deterio-
rate and the clutch and brake band to be adversely
affected.
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B: TIME LAG TEST
1. GENERAL
If the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there
will be a certain time elapse or lag before the shock can be
felt. This is used for checking the condition of the forward
clutch, reverse clutch, low & reverse brake, forward one-
way clutch and low one-way clutch.
CAUTION:
Perform the test at normal operation fluid tempera-
ture 60 to 80°C (140 to 176°F).
Be sure to allow a one minute interval between tests.
Make three measurements and take the average
value.
2. TEST METHODS
1) Fully apply the parking brake.
2) Start the engine.
Check idling speed (A/C OFF).
“N”range: 800±100 rpm
3) Shift the shift lever from“N”to“D”range.
Using a stop watch, measure the time it takes from shift-
ing the lever until the shock is felt.
Time lag: Less than 1.2 seconds
4) In same manner, measure the time lag for“N”,“R”.
Time lag: Less than 1.5 seconds
3. EVALUATION
1) If“N”,“D”time lag is longer than specified:
Line pressure too low
Forward clutch worn
Low one-way clutch not operating properly
2) If“N”,“R”time lag is longer than specified:
Line pressure too low
Reverse clutch worn
Low & reverse brake worn
Forward one-way clutch not operating properly
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