specifications SUBARU LEGACY 1997 Service Repair Manual

1. Precaution

Before disassembling or reassembling parts, always
disconnect battery ground cable. When repairing
radio, control modules, etc. which are provided with
memory functions, record memory contents before
disconnecting battery ground cable. Otherwise, these
contents are cancelled upon disconnection.

Reassemble parts in reverse order of disassembly
procedure unless otherwise indicated.

Adjust parts to specifications contained in this
manual if so designated.

Connect connectors and hoses securely during
reassembly.

After reassembly, ensure functional parts operate
smoothly.
CAUTION:

Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the
electrical parts and switch.

All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equip-
ment on these circuit.

Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring har-
ness when servicing the ignition key cylinder.
G6M0102
2. Battery
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. BATTERY
1) Disconnect the positive (+) terminal after disconnecting
the negative () terminal of battery.
2) Remove flange nuts from battery rods and take off bat-
tery holder.
3) Remove battery.
Tightening torque:
3.4±1.0 N⋅m (0.35±0.1 kg-m, 2.5±0.7 ft-lb)
NOTE:

Clean battery cable terminals and apply grease to retard
the formation of corrosion.

Connect the positive (+) terminal of battery and then the
negative () terminal of the battery.
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6-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Precaution - 2. Battery

LED No. Signal name Display
1 Catalyst CA
2 EGR system E1
3California model
identification signalFC
4——
5——
6——
7——
8 Rear oxygen sensor signal OR
9 Front oxygen sensor signal O2
0——
CA E1 FC——
——OR O2—
1
2345
67890
45. FUNCTION MODE: FA4
—ON↔OFF SIGNAL—
Requirement for LED“ON”.
LED No. 1 Diagnosis of catalyzer is finished.
LED No. 2 Diagnosis of EGR system is finished.
LED No. 3 Vehicle is Federal specifications.
LED No. 8 Rear oxygen sensor mixture ratio is rich.
LED No. 9 Front oxygen sensor mixture ratio is rich.
LED No. Signal name Display
1——
2——
3——
4——
5——
6 Vent control solenoid valve AL
7 EGR solenoid valve ER
8Pressure control solenoid
valvePC
9——
0——
—————
AL ER PC——
1
2345
67890
46. FUNCTION MODE: FA5
—ON↔OFF SIGNAL—
Requirement for LED“ON”.
LED No. 6 Vent control solenoid valve is in function.
LED No. 7 EGR solenoid valve is in function.
LED No. 8 Pressure control solenoid valve is in func-
tion.
NOTE:
When LED No. 6, 7 and 8 blinks with the test mode con-
nector connected and the ignition switch turned to ON, the
corresponding part is functioning properly.
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3. Diagnosis System

B2M0481
7) Read data on Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general
scan tool.

Subaru Select Monitor
Designate mode using function key.
Function mode: F06

F06: Mass air flow and voltage input from mass air flow
sensor are shown on display.
: Is the voltage in function mode F06 within
the specifications shown in the following
table?
Model Engine speed Specified value
2200 ccIdling 1.7—3.3 (g/sec)
2,500 rpm 7.1—14.2 (g/sec)
2500 ccIdling 2.2—4.2 (g/sec)
2,500 rpm 8.6—14.5 (g/sec)
: Contact with SOA service.
NOTE:
Inspection by DTM is required, because probable cause is
deterioration of multiple parts.
: Replace mass air flow sensor.

OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II Gen-
eral Scan Tool Instruction Manual.
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10. Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code for LHD Vehicles

OBD0329
AQ: DTC P0420
—CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW
THRESHOLD—
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:

Immediately at fault recognition (2200 cc Federal spec.
vehicles only)

Two consecutive driving cycles with fault
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:

Engine stalls.

Idle mixture is out of specifications.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
B2M1097
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct
CLEAR MEMORY and INSPECTION MODES.

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10. Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code for LHD Vehicles

8. Diagnostic Chart with Select Monitor
A: BASIC DIAGNOSTIC CHART
If no trouble codes appear in the on-board diagnostic
operation (although problems have occurred or are
occurring), measure performance characteristics of
sensors, actuators, etc., in the“F”mode (select monitor
function), and compare with the“basic data”to determine
the cause of problems.
Trouble occurs.
No trouble codes appear in on-board diagnostic operation.
Measure each item in select mode function.
Compare measured values with basic data.
Determine item which is outside basic data specifications.
Check sensor and actuator affected.





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3-2AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
8. Diagnostic Chart with Select Monitor

1. Supplemental Restraint System
“Airbag”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the ABS/TCS
control module, ABS sensor and hydraulic control unit.
CAUTION:

All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equip-
ment on these circuit.

Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring har-
ness when servicing the ABS/TCS control module,
ABS sensor and hydraulic control unit.
2. Pre-inspection
Before performing diagnostics, check the following items
which might affect ABS/TCS problems:
A: MECHANICAL INSPECTION
1. POWER SUPPLY
1) Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of electro-
lyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V, or more
Specific gravity: Above 1.260
2) Check the condition of the main and other fuses, and
harnesses and connectors. Also check for proper ground-
ing.
2. BRAKE FLUID
1) Check brake fluid level.
2) Check brake fluid leakage.
3. BRAKE DRAG
Check brake drag.
4. BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR
Check brake pad and rotor.
5. TIRE SPECIFICATIONS, TIRE WEAR AND AIR
PRESSURE
Check tire specifications, tire wear and air pressure. to 4-2 [S1A0].>
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1. Supplemental Restraint System“Airbag”- 2. Pre-inspection

1. Supplemental Restraint System
“Airbag”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the ABS/TCS
control module, ABS sensor and hydraulic control unit.
CAUTION:

All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equip-
ment on these circuit.

Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring har-
ness when servicing the ABS/TCS control module,
ABS sensor and hydraulic control unit.
2. Pre-inspection
Before performing diagnostics, check the following items
which might affect ABS/TCS problems:
A: MECHANICAL INSPECTION
1. POWER SUPPLY
1) Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of electro-
lyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V, or more
Specific gravity: Above 1.260
2) Check the condition of the main and other fuses, and
harnesses and connectors. Also check for proper ground-
ing.
2. BRAKE FLUID
1) Check brake fluid level.
2) Check brake fluid leakage.
3. BRAKE DRAG
Check brake drag.
4. BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR
Check brake pad and rotor.
5. TIRE SPECIFICATIONS, TIRE WEAR AND AIR
PRESSURE
Check tire specifications, tire wear and air pressure. to 4-2 [S1A0].>
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1. Supplemental Restraint System“Airbag”- 2. Pre-inspection

G4M0700
G4M0701
1. CHECK ABS SENSOR MECHANICAL TROUBLE.
1) Dismount brake as outlined in manual to gain access to
ABS sensor and tone wheel for inspection.
2) Check pole piece and tone wheel for accumulation of
foreign particles. If necessary, remove foreign particles and
clean.
3) Check tone wheel teeth for cracks for deformities. If
necessary, replace tone wheel (No. of teeth: 44) with a new
one.
4) Check tone wheel for looseness.
Tightening torque:
10—16 N⋅m(1—1.6 kg-m, 7—12 ft-lb)
5) Measure tone wheel-to-pole piece gap over entire
perimeter of the wheel.
SpecificationsFront wheel Rear wheel
0.9—1.4 mm
(0.035—0.055 in)0.7—1.2 mm
(0.028—0.047 in)
If measurements check out“Not OK”, adjust the gap using
spacers (Part No. 26755AA000). If spacers cannot correct
the gap, replace worn sensor or worn tone wheel.
6) Check hub runout.
Specifications 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
7) The following checks can be made if an oscilloscope is
available.
(1) Raise all four wheels of ground.
(2) Turn ignition switch OFF.
(3) Connect all connectors to ABS control module.
(4) Connect the oscilloscope to the ABS control mod-
ule connector in accordance with trouble code.
(5) Turn ignition switch ON.
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8. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

11. General Diagnostics Table
: Primary expected causes: Secondary expected causes
Trouble conditions
SymptomsHydraulic
unit
Speed sensor
P valve
Master cylinder
Calipers and piston
Pad
Rotor
Hand brake
Piping
Mixture of air
Brake booster and check valve
Axle and wheel
Alignment
Play of pedal
Rough road surface
Semicylindrical road surface
Loose or worn suspension
Tire
Wrong connection and wiring
Stroke sensor Solenoid valve
Motor
Mount bush ABS function
Directional stability cannot be
obtained when braking.Vehicle turns to right or left. 
Vehicle spins.
Out-of-order brakesLong braking distance
 
Brakes lock.  
Brakes drag.
Long pedal stroke  
Abnormal vehicle pitching 
Unstable braking force. One-
side brake refuses to work. 
TCS function
When accelerating abruptly,
directional stability cannot be
obtained when traveling on a
slippery road surface.Vehicle moves unsteadily.
Handle refuses to work.
Handle loses control. 
Bad acceleration, engine stall-
ing (In addition to the causes
listed here, check the ECM
specifications.)Engine stalls. Engine speed
fails to increase.
Engine speed increases sud-
denly.
Vibration occurs and abnormal
noise is produced.

When applying brakes abruptly.

When accelerating abruptly.

When driving on a slippery
road surface.Brake pedal heavily vibrates
when applying brakes.
   
Loud hydraulic unit operating
noise
Noise is produced from front
of vehicle.
Noise is produced from rear of
vehicle.
NOTE:
This list includes no engine failure and transmission failure.
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11. General Diagnostics Table

1. Supplemental Restraint System
“Airbag”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the ABS con-
trol module, ABS sensor and hydraulic control unit.
CAUTION:

All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equip-
ment on these circuit.

Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring har-
ness when servicing the ABS control module, ABS
sensor and hydraulic control unit.
2. Pre-inspection
Before performing diagnostics, check the following items
which might affect ABS problems:
A: MECHANICAL INSPECTION
1. POWER SUPPLY
1) Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of electro-
lyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V, or more
Specific gravity: Above 1.260
2) Check the condition of the main and other fuses, and
harnesses and connectors. Also check for proper ground-
ing.
2. BRAKE FLUID
1) Check brake fluid level.
2) Check brake fluid leakage.
3. BRAKE DRAG
Check brake drag.
4. BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR
Check brake pad and rotor.
5. TIRE SPECIFICATIONS, TIRE WEAR AND AIR
PRESSURE
Check tire specifications, tire wear and air pressure. to 4-2 [S1A0].>
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1. Supplemental Restraint System“Airbag”- 2. Pre-inspection