Strut SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual

B2M0955A
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)
G6M0095
9. Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (2200 cc
AWD Model)
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
H2M1122B
2) Remove trims.

4 door model:
Remove right trunk side trim.
B2M0927A

Wagon model:
(1) Remove right rear quarter upper rear trim.
(2) Remove right strut cap.
(3) Remove right rear quarter pillar lower trim.
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2-1SERVICE PROCEDURE
8. Fuel Temperature Sensor (2200 cc AWD Model) - 9. Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (2200 cc AWD Model)

B2M0955A
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)
G6M0095
9. Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (2200 cc
AWD Model)
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
H2M1122B
2) Remove trims.

4 door model:
Remove right trunk side trim.
B2M0927A

Wagon model:
(1) Remove right rear quarter upper rear trim.
(2) Remove right strut cap.
(3) Remove right rear quarter pillar lower trim.
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8. Fuel Temperature Sensor (2200 cc AWD Model) - 9. Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (2200 cc AWD Model)

6. Reverse Clutch and Band Brake
B3M0408A

1Brake band


2Reverse clutch drum


3Lip seal


4Piston


5Lathe cut seal ring


6Spring


7Spring retainer


8Snap ring


9Dish plate


10Driven plate


11Drive plate


12Retaining plate


13Snap ring

14Lock nut


15Brake band adjusting screw


16Strut


17Band servo piston stem


18Spring


19Lathe cut seal ring


20Band servo piston (1-2)


21O-ring


22Retainer


23O-ring


24Spring


25Retainer


26Circlip

27Lathe cut seal ring


28Band servo piston (3-4)


29O-ring


30O.D. servo retainer


31Snap ring


32Lathe cut seal ring


33O-ring


34Washer
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T: 26±2 (2.7±0.2, 19.5±1.4)
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3-2COMPONENT PARTS
6. Reverse Clutch and Band Brake

G3M0290
Adjustment of the adjusting screw
1) Using a ST, immobilize the end of the 10 mm-screw
projecting on the left side of the transmission case, and
loosen the nut with a double-end wrench.
In the case of occurrence of problems 2. and 3. mentioned
previously, perform the adjustment by loosening or tighten-
ing the nut within a range of 3/4 turn from this state.
ST 398603610 SOCKET WRENCH
CAUTION:
Do not loosen excessively; otherwise, the band strut
on the servo piston will drop off.
G3M0290
2) In case of the occurrence of problems 1. and 4. men-
tioned previously, perform the adjustment as follows:
Adjusting procedure: Tighten adjust screw to 9 N⋅m (0.9
kg-m, 6.5 ft-lb) torque, then back off three turns.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the adjusting screw with an excessively
large torque.
G3M0289
3) With the adjusting screw immobilized, tighten the lock
nut.
Tightening torque:
26±2 N⋅m (2.7±0.2 kg-m, 19.5±1.4 ft-lb)
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3-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. On-Car Services

G3M0346
11) Remove the three accumulator springs.
G3M0347
12) Loosen the reverse clutch drum lightly by turning the
adjusting screw. Then remove the oil pump housing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to lose the total end play adjusting
thrust washer.
G3M0348
13) Loosen the brake band adjusting screw with ST, and
take out the strut.
ST 398603610 SOCKET WRENCH
G3M0349
14) Remove the brake band and reverse clutch.
NOTE:
Contract the brake band with a clip.
G3M0350
15) Take out the high clutch.
CAUTION:
Thrust needle bearing and bearing race are removed
together with high clutch. Be careful not to lose them.
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4. Overall Transmission

G3M0418
22) Install the brake band.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the brake band when install-
ing.
NOTE:
Install the strut to the band servo piston stem. Then tighten
it temporarily to avoid tilting the band.
23) Adjustment of total end play and reverse clutch end
play
(1) Measure the distance from the transmission case
mating surface to the recessed portion of the high
clutch drum“L”, and the distance to the top surface of
the reverse clutch drum“M”.
G3M0419
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3-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Overall Transmission

1. Conventional Suspension
1. FRONT SUSPENSION
B4M0765A
1Front crossmember

2Bolt ASSY
3Housing
4Washer
5Stop rubber (Rear)
6Rear bushing
7Stop rubber (Front)
8Ball joint
9Transverse link
10Cotter pin
11Front bushing
12Stabilizer link
13Clamp
14Bushing (2200 cc model)
15Stabilizer (2200 cc model)
16Jack-up plate
17Dust seal
18Strut mount

19Spacer
20Upper spring seat
21Rubber seat
22Dust cover
23Helper
24Coil spring
25Damper strut
26Adjusting bolt
27Castle nut
28Self-locking nut
29Adapter front crossmember
(OUTBACK model)

30Clip (OUTBACK model)
31Bushing
(2500 cc and OUTBACK model)

32Clamp
(2500 cc and OUTBACK model)
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 18±5 (1.8±0.5, 13.0±3.6)
T2: 20±6 (2.0±0.6, 14.5±4.3)
T3: 25±4 (2.5±0.4, 18.1±2.9)
T4: 29±5 (3.0±0.5, 21.7±3.6)
T5: 39 (4, 29)
T6: 44±6 (4.5±0.6, 32.5±4.3)
T7: 49±10 (5.0±1.0, 36±7)
T8: 54±5 (5.5±0.5, 39.8±3.6)
T9: 98±15 (10.0±1.5, 72±11)
T10:152±20 (15.5±2.0, 112±14)
T11:186±10 (19.0±1.0, 137±7)
T12:245±49 (25.0±5.0, 181±36)
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4-1COMPONENT PARTS
1. Conventional Suspension

2. REAR SUSPENSION (AWD MODEL)
B4M0766A
1Stabilizer

2Stabilizer bracket

3Stabilizer bushing

4Clamp

5Floating bushing

6Stopper

7Stabilizer link

8Rear lateral link

9Bushing (C)

10Bushing (A)

11Front lateral link

12Bushing (B)

13Trailing link rear bushing

14Trailing link

15Trailing link front bushing
16Trailing link bracket

17Cap (Protection)

18Washer

19Rear crossmember

20Strut mount cap

21Strut mount

22Rubber seat upper

23Dust cover

24Coil spring

25Helper

26Rubber seat lower

27Damper strut

28Self-locking nut

29Crossmember reinforcement
lower (Sedan model)

30Adapter rear crossmember
(OUTBACK model)
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 20±6 (2.0±0.6, 14.5±4.3)
T2: 25±7 (2.5±0.7, 18.1±5.1)
T3: 44±6 (4.5±0.6, 32.5±4.3)
T4: 59±10 (6.0±1.0, 43±7)
T5: 98±15 (10.0±1.5, 72±11)
T6: 98±20 (10.0±2.0, 72±14)
T7: 113±15 (11.5±1.5, 83±11)
T8: 127±20 (13.0±2.0, 94±14)
T9: 137±20 (14.0±2.0, 101±14)
T10:196
+39
10(20.0+4.0
1.0, 145+29
7)
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4-1COMPONENT PARTS
1. Conventional Suspension

3. REAR SUSPENSION (FWD MODEL)
B4M0185A
1Stabilizer

2Stabilizer bracket

3Stabilizer bushing

4Clamp

5Stabilizer link

6Adjusting bolt

7Adjusting wheel

8Rear lateral link

9Bushing (D)

10Bushing (A)

11Front lateral link

12Self-locking nut

13Washer

14Cap (Protection)
15Trailing link rear bushing

16Trailing link

17Trailing link front bushing

18Trailing link bracket

19Crossmember

20Strut mount cap

21Strut mount

22Rubber seat upper

23Dust cover

24Coil spring

25Helper

26Rubber seat lower

27Damper strut
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 20±6 (2.0±0.6, 14.5±4.3)
T2: 25±7 (2.5±0.7, 18.1±5.1)
T3: 44±6 (4.5±0.6, 32.5±4.3)
T4: 59±10 (6.0±1.0, 43±7)
T5: 98±20 (10.0±2.0, 72±14)
T6: 113±15 (11.5±1.5, 83±11)
T7: 127±20 (13.0±2.0, 94±14)
T8: 137±20 (14.0±2.0, 101±14)
T9: 196
+39
10(20.0+4.0
1.0, 145+29
7)
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4-1COMPONENT PARTS
1. Conventional Suspension

B4M0567A
2. CAMBER AND CASTER

Inspection
1) Place front wheel on turning radius gauge. Make sure
ground contacting surfaces of front and rear wheels are set
at the same height.
2) Set ST into the center of the wheel, and then install the
wheel alignment gauge.
ST 927380000 ADAPTER
NOTE:
Refer to the“SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA”for
the camber and caster values.

Front camber adjustment
1) Loosen two self-locking nuts located at lower front por-
tion of strut.
CAUTION:

When adjusting bolt needs to be loosened or
tightened, hold its head with a wrench and turn self-
locking nut.

Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace with a
new one.
B4M0189A
2) Turn camber adjusting bolt so that camber is set at the
specification.
NOTE:
Moving the adjusting bolt by one scale graduation changes
camber by approximately 0°10′.
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4-1SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. On-car Services