brake lines SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual

1. Propeller Shaft
A: ON-CAR SERVICE
Check the following points with propeller shaft installed in
vehicle.
1) Joints and connections
Check for any looseness of yoke flange connecting bolts
and center bearing retaining bolts.
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2) Splines and bearing locations
Turn propeller shaft by hand to see if abnormal free play
exists at splines. Also move yokes to see if abnormal free
play exists at spiders and bearings.
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3) Runout of propeller shaft
Turn rear wheels by hand to check for“runout”of propel-
ler shaft.
Runout:
Limit 0.6 mm (0.024 in)
NOTE:
Measure runout with a dial gauge at the center of front and
rear propeller shaft tubes.
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4) Center bearing free play
While holding propeller shaft near center bearing with your
hand, move it up and down, and left and right to check for
any abnormal bearing free play.
B: REMOVAL
NOTE:
Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts with a
cloth or rubber material.
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Move selector lever or gear shift lever to“N”.
3) Release the parking brake.
4) Jack-up vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
5) Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.

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1. Propeller Shaft

E: INSTALLATION
1) Connect rear housing assembly and strut assembly.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
147±15 N⋅m (15±1.5 kg-m, 108±11 ft-lb)
2) Fit BJ (bell joint) to rear housing splines.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip.
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3) Connect rear housing assembly to lateral link assembly.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
137±20 N⋅m (14±2 kg-m, 101±14 ft-lb)
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4) Connect rear housing assembly to trailing link assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
98 — 127 N⋅m (10 — 13 kg-m, 72 — 94 ft-lb)
5) Connect parking brake cable to parking brake.
Disc brake: Perform steps 6) through 8).
6) Install disc rotor on rear housing assembly.
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7) Install disc brake caliper on back plate.
Tightening torque:
52±6 N⋅m (5.3±0.6 kg-m, 38.3±4.3 ft-lb)
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8) Install rear speed sensor to back plate (only vehicle
equipped with A.B.S.).
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2. Rear Axle (AWD Model)

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4) Install DOJ on transmission spindle and drive spring pin
into place.
CAUTION:
Always use a new spring pin.
5) Connect transverse link to housing.
Tightening torque (self-locking nut):
49±10 N⋅m (5.0±1.0 kg-m, 36±7 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
6) Install stabilizer bracket.
7) While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque:
186±20 N⋅m (19±2 kg-m, 137±14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new axle nut.
Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on
vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with
ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be
damaged.
Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do
not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
8) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
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2. REAR DRIVE SHAFT
1) Insert BJ into rear housing splines.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip.
2) Using ST1 and ST2, pull drive shaft into place.
ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2 927390000 ADAPTER
CAUTION:
Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
3) Tighten axle nut temporarily.
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4) Using ST, install DOJ into differential.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
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4. Front and Rear Drive Shafts

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5) Insert DOJ spline end into bore of side oil seal, and
remove ST.
CAUTION:
Do not allow DOJ splines to damage side oil seal.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
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6) Align DOJ and differential splines.
7) Push housing to insert DOJ into differential.
NOTE:
Make sure DOJ is inserted properly.
8) Connect crossmember reinforcement lower to cross-
member (4 door model only).
9) Connect rear housing assembly to trailing link
assembly, and tighten self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
113±15 N⋅m (11.5±1.5 kg-m, 83±11 ft-lb)
10) Connect rear housing assembly to lateral link
assembly, and tighten self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
137±20 N⋅m (14±2 kg-m, 101±14 ft-lb)
11) Install stabilizer bracket.
12) While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut using
a socket wrench.
Tightening torque:
186±20 N⋅m (19±2 kg-m, 137±14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new axle nut.
Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on
vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with
ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be
damaged.
Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do
not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
13) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
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4. Front and Rear Drive Shafts

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2) Using ST, install DOJ into differential.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
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3) Insert DOJ spline end into bore of side oil seal, and
remove ST.
CAUTION:
Do not allow DOJ splines to damage side oil seal.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
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4) Align DOJ and differential splines.
5) Push housing to insert DOJ into differential.
NOTE:
Make sure DOJ is inserted properly.
CAUTION:
Discard old self-locking nut. Replace with a new one.
6) Connect rear housing assembly to trailing link
assembly, and tighten self-locking nut.
7) Connect rear housing assembly to lateral link assembly,
and tighten self-locking nut.
8) Connect stabilizer link to lateral link.
9) Install crossmember reinforcement lower to crossmem-
ber (4 door model only).
10) Install A.B.S. sensor clamps and parking brake cable
bracket.
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6. Replacement of Rear DOJ and BJ Boots

7) Read values indicated on the brake tester and check if
the fluctuation of values, when decompressed and
compressed, meet the standard values.
Initial value When decompressed When compressed
Front wheel 1,961 N (200 kg, 441 lb) 245 N (25 kg, 55 lb) 1,961 N (200 kg, 441 lb)
Rear wheel 686 N (70 kg, 154 lb) 245 N (25 kg, 55 lb) 686 N (70 kg, 154 lb)

In case of hydraulic unit plunger piston malfunction:
Initial value When decompressed When compressed
Rear right wheel 686 N (70 kg, 154 lb) 245 N (25 kg, 55 lb) 686 N (70 kg, 154 lb)
Rear left wheel 686 N (70 kg, 154 lb) 686 N (70 kg, 154 lb) 686 N (70 kg, 154 lb)
8) After checking, also check if any irregular brake pedal
tightness is felt.
9) In case of AWD vehicles, remove the spare fuse from
the FWD connector in the engine compartment to return to
the original AWD state.
C: SEQUENCE CONTROL
Under the sequence control, after the hydraulic unit sole-
noid valve is driven, the operation of the hydraulic unit can
be checked by means of the brake tester or pressure
gauge.
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1. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE SEQUENCE
CONTROL
1) Connect diagnosis terminals to 3 terminals (K) and 6
terminals (L) of the diagnosis connector beside driver seat
heater unit.
2) Set the speed of all wheels at 4 km/h (2 MPH) or less.
3) Within 0.5 seconds after the ABS warning lamp goes
out, immediately after the ignition switch is turned to on,
depress the brake pedal and hold.
CAUTION:
Do not depress the clutch pedal.
NOTE:

When the ignition switch is set to on, the brake pedal
must not be depressed.

Engine must not operate.
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15. Hydraulic Unit for ABS System (Except ABS 5.3 Type)

D: ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL
1) Under the ABS sequence control, after the hydraulic
unit solenoid valve is driven, the operation of the hydraulic
unit can be checked by means of the brake tester or pres-
sure gauge.
2) ABS sequence control can be started by diagnosis con-
nector or select monitor.
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1. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR
1) Connect diagnosis terminals to terminal No. 4 of the
diagnosis connector beside driver’s seat heater unit.
2) Ignition switch is turned to ON.
3) Make sure only the start code (code 11) is shown in
normal condition.
NOTE:
When trouble codes are stored in memory, repair the faulty
parts.
4) Set the speed of all wheels at 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less.
5) Turn ignition switch OFF.
6) Within 0.5 seconds after the ABS and TCS warning
lights go out, depress the brake pedal and hold it immedi-
ately after engine starts.
NOTE:

When the ignition switch is set to on, the brake pedal
must not be depressed.

Engine must operate.

If brake pedal is not depressed within 0.5 seconds after
ABS and TCS warning lights go out, the trouble code mode
comes on.
7) After completion of ABS sequence control, turn ignition
switch OFF.
2. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH SELECT MONITOR
1) Connect select monitor to data link connector beside
driver’s seat heater unit.
2) Engine starts.
3) Put select monitor to TCS mode.
4) put select monitor to FBI mode. Make sure code 11 is
indicated.
NOTE:
When trouble codes are stored in memory, repair the faulty
parts.
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20. Hydraulic Unit for ABS/TCS System

F: TCS SEQUENCE CONTROL
1) Under the TCS sequence control, after the hydraulic
unit solenoid valve is driven, the operation of the hydraulic
unit can be checked by means of the brake tester or pres-
sure gauge.
2) TCS sequence control can be started by diagnosis con-
nector or select monitor.
B4M0082C
1. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE TCS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR
1) Connect diagnosis terminals to terminal No. 4 of the
diagnosis connector beside driver seat heater unit.
2) Ignition switch is turned to ON.
3) Make sure only the start code (code 11) is shown in
normal condition.
NOTE:
When trouble codes are stored in memory, repair the faulty
parts.
4) Set the speed of all wheels at 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less.
5) Turn ignition switch OFF.
6) Start engine, and within 0.5 seconds after the ABS
warning light and TCS warning light go out, press TCS OFF
switch. Within 1.0 second thereafter, release and press the
switch again. Then, keep the switch pressed.
NOTE:

When the TCS sequence control is set to on, the brake
pedal must not be depressed.

Engine must operate.

When TCS OFF switch is not depressed within 0.5 sec-
onds after ABS and TCS warning lights turn off, the trouble
code mode comes on.
7) After completion of TCS sequence control, turn ignition
switch OFF.
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20. Hydraulic Unit for ABS/TCS System

D: ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL
1) Under the ABS sequence control, after the hydraulic
unit solenoid valve is driven, the operation of the hydraulic
unit can be checked by means of the brake tester or pres-
sure gauge.
2) ABS sequence control can be started by diagnosis con-
nector or select monitor.
B4M0082D
1. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR
1) Connect diagnosis terminals to terminals No. 3 and No.
6 of the diagnosis connector beside driver’s seat heater
unit.
2) Set the speed of all wheels at 4 km/h (2 MPH) or less.
3) Turn ignition switch OFF.
4) Within 0.5 seconds after the ABS warning light goes
out, depress the brake pedal and hold it immediately after
ignition switch is turned to ON.
CAUTION:
Do not depress the clutch pedal.
NOTE:

When the ignition switch is set to on, the brake pedal
must not be depressed.

Engine must not operate.
5) After completion of ABS sequence control, turn ignition
switch OFF.
2. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH SELECT MONITOR
1) Connect select monitor to data link connector beside
driver’s seat heater unit.
2) Turn ignition switch ON.
3) Put select monitor to ABS mode.
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4) PressFD1ENTkey.
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22. Hydraulic Unit for ABS System (ABS 5.3 Type)