oil change SUBARU LEGACY 1999 Service Repair Manual

24) Set ST1 and ST2. Insert the needle through
transmission oil drain plug hole so that the needle
comes in contact with the tooth surface at a right
angle and check the backlash.
ST1 498247001 MAGNET BASE
ST2 498247100 DIAL GAUGE
ST3 498255400 PLATE
NOTE:
IIf backlash is outside specified range, adjust it
by turning holder in right side case.
IEach time holder rotates one tooth, backlash
changes by 0.05 mm (0.0020 in).
Backlash:
0.13 Ð 0.18 mm (0.0051 Ð 0.0071 in)
B3M1363A
25) Check tooth contact of hypoid gear as follows:
Apply a uniform thin coat of red lead on both tooth
surfaces of 3 or 4 teeth of the hypoid gear. Move
the hypoid gear back and forth by turning the trans-
mission main shaft until a definite contact pattern
is developed on hypoid gear, and judge whether
face contact is correct. If it is incorrect, make the
following correction.
ITooth contact is correct.
B3M0070D
(A) Toe
(B) Coast side
(C) Heel
(D) Drive side
IBacklash is excessive.
To reduce backlash, loosen holder on the upper
side (case right side) and turn in the holder on the
lower side (case left side) by the same amount.
B3M0071
IBacklash is insufficient.
To increase backlash, loosen holder on the lower
side (case left side) and turn in the holder on the
upper side (case right side) by the same amount.
B3M0072
IThe drive pinion shim selected before is too
thick. Reduce its thickness.
B3M0073
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2. Transmission Case

Automatic
transmis-
sionTransmis-
sionSelector positionP (Park)Transmission in
neutral, output mem-
ber immovable, and
engine start possible
R (Reverse)Transmission in
reverse for backing
N (Neutral)Transmission in
neutral, and engine
start possible
D (Drive)Automatic gear
change
1st
¬
®2nd¬
®3rd¬
®4th
3 (3rd)Automatic gear
change
1st
¬
®2nd¬
®3rd
¬4th
2 (2nd)2nd gear locked
(Deceleration pos-
sible 4th®3rd®
2nd)
1 (1st)1st gear locked
(Deceleration pos-
sible 4th®3rd®
2nd®1st)
Control method Hydraulic remote control
Oil pumpType Trochoid constant-displacement pump
Driving method Driven by engine
Number of teethInner rotor 9
Outer rotor 10
Hydraulic
controlTypeElectronic/hydraulic control [Four forward speed changes by electri-
cal signals of vehicle speed and accelerator (throttle) opening]
Fluid Dexron II or Dexron III type Automatic transmission fluid
Fluid capacity2200 cc 8.4 Ð 8.7(8.9 Ð 9.2 US qt, 7.4 Ð 7.7 Imp qt)
2500 cc 9.3 Ð 9.6(9.8 Ð 10.1 US qt, 8.2 Ð 8.4 Imp qt)
Lubrica-
tionLubrication system Forced feed lubrication with oil pump
Oil Automatic transmission fluid (above mentioned.)
Cooling Cooling system Liquid-cooled cooler incorporated in radiator
HarnessInhibitor switch 12 poles
Transmission harness 17 poles
TransferTransfer clutch Hydraulic multi-plate clutch
Plate number of transfer clutchDrive plate & driven
plate2200 cc 4
2500 cc 5
Control method Electronic, hydraulic type
LubricantThe same Automatic Transmission
Fluid used in automatic transmission.
1st reduction gear ratio 1.000 (53/53)
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1. Automatic Transmission and Differential

2. TEST METHODS
1) Temporarily attach the ST to a suitable place in
the driver's compartment, remove the blind plug
located in front of the toe board and pass the hose
of the ST to the engine compartment.
ST 498575400 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ASSY
B3M0568C
(A) Pressure gauge hose
(B) Hole in toe board (blank cap hole)
(C) Brake pedal
2) Remove the test plug and install ST instead.
ST 498897200 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ADAPTER
B3M1046A
3) Connect ST1 with ST2.
ST1 498897200 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ADAPTER
ST2 498575400 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ASSY4) Check for duty ratio changes by opening and
closing throttle valve using Subaru Select Monitor.
(1) Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Moni-
tor.
ST 24082AA090 CARTRIDGE
S2M0286A
(2) Connect Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector.
5) Check line pressure in accordance with the fol-
lowing chart.
3. EVALUATION
NOTE:
IUnder no load: ªDº
IUnder full load: ªRº, ª2º
(With engine running at stall speed)
Standard line pressure
Range
positionLine pressure
duty ratio (%)Line pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)
251,128 Ð 1,304
(11.5 Ð 13.3, 164 Ð 189)
R51,520 Ð 1,716
(15.5 Ð 17.5, 220 Ð 249)
D95304 Ð 412
(3.1 Ð 4.2, 44 Ð 60)
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9. Line Pressure Test

10. Transfer Clutch Pressure
Test
A: MEASUREMENT
1. TEST METHODS
Check transfer clutch pressure in accordance with
the following chart in the same manner as with line
pressure.
ST 499897700 OIL PRESSURE ADAPTER
SET
ST 498575400 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ASSY
AWD mode: ªDº range
FWD mode: ªPº range, engine speed 2,000 rpm
CAUTION:
Before setting in FWD mode, install spare fuse
on FWD mode switch.
B3M1047
2. EVALUATION
NOTE:
If oil pressure is not produced or if it does not
change in the AWD mode, the duty solenoid C or
transfer valve assembly may be malfunctioning. If
oil pressure is produced in the FWD mode, the
problem is similar to that in the AWD mode.
Standard transfer clutch pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Duty ratio
(%)AWD mode FWD mode
5951 Ð 1,089
(9.7 Ð 11.1, 138 Ð 158)Ð
60226 Ð 294
(2.3 Ð 3.0, 33 Ð 43)Ð
95 Ð 0 (0, 0)
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10. Transfer Clutch Pressure Test

(2) Tighten four bolts to secure the roller bear-
ing.
Tightening torque:
41
±3 N´m (4.2±0.3 kg-m, 30.4±2.2 ft-lb)
B3M1091
(3) Install the oil pump housing assembly to the
torque converter clutch case, and secure evenly
by tightening four bolts.
CAUTION:
IThoroughly remove the liquid gasket from
the case mating surface beforehand.
IUse an old gasket or an aluminum washer so
as not to damage the mating surface of the
housing.
Tightening torque:
41
±3 N´m (4.2±0.3 kg-m, 30.4±2.2 ft-lb)
B3M1092
(4) Rotate the drive pinion several times with
ST1 and ST2.
ST1 498937100 HOLDER
ST2 499787100 WRENCH
G3M0384
(5) Tighten the LH retainer until contact is felt
while rotating the shaft. Then loosen the RH
retainer. Keep tightening the LH retainer and
loosening the RH retainer until the pinion shaft
can no longer be turned. This is the ªzeroº state.
G3M0884
(6) After the ªzeroº state is established, back off
the LH retainer 3 notches and secure it with the
lock plate. Then back off the RH retainer and
retighten until it stops. Repeat this procedure
several times. Tighten the RH retainer 1-3/4
notches further. This sets the preload. Finally,
secure the retainer with its lock plate.
G3M0885
NOTE:
Turning the retainer by one tooth changes the
backlash about 0.05 mm (0.0020 in).
H3M1256A
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11. Overall Transmission

6) Remove bolt securing transverse link to cross-
member and extract transverse link from cross-
member.
G4M0493
B: DISASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
Using ST, press front bushing out of place.
ST 927680000 INSTALLER & REMOVER SET
G4M0494
2. REAR BUSHING
1) Scribe an aligning mark on transverse link and
rear bushing.
G4M0495
2) Loosen nut and remove rear bushing.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check transverse link for wear, damage and
cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
2) Check bushings for cracks, wear, damage and
creeping.
3) Check rear bushing for oil leaks.4) If defective, replace with new one.
D: ASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedures.
CAUTION:
Install front bushing in correct direction, as
shown in figure.
G4M0496
2. REAR BUSHING
1) Install rear bushing to transverse link and align
aligning marks scribed on the two.
2) Tighten self-locking nut.
CAUTION:
IDiscard loosened self-locking nut and
replace with a new one.
IWhile holding rear bushing so as not to
change position of aligning marks, tighten self-
locking nut.
Tightening torque:
186
±10 N´m (19.0±1.0 kg-m, 137±7 ft-lb)
E: INSTALLATION
1) Temporarily tighten the two bolts used to secure
rear bushing of the transverse link to body.
NOTE:
These bolts should be tightened to such an extent
that they can still move back and forth in the oblong
shaped hole in the bracket (which holds the bush-
ing).
2) Install bolts used to connect transverse link to
crossmember and temporarily tighten with nut.
CAUTION:
Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace
with a new one.
3) Insert ball joint into housing.
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2. Front Transverse Link

9) Interconnect pipes C and D.
Tightening torque:
Joint nut
15
±5 N´m (1.5±0.5 kg-m, 10.8±3.6 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
If a hose is twisted at this step, the hose may
come into contact with some other parts.
B4M1159A
10) Connect pipe D from oil tank.
11) Connect pipe C from oil pump.
CAUTION:
Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
34
±5 N´m (3.5±0.5 kg-m, 25.3±3.6 ft-lb)
12) Tighten bolt A.
Tightening torque:
13
±3 N´m (1.3±0.3 kg-m, 9.4±2.2 ft-lb)
13) Install pulley belt to oil pump.
14) Tighten oil pump pulley nut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
61
±7 N´m (6.2±0.7 kg-m, 44.8±5.1 ft-lb)
15) Adjust pulley belt tension. [G2A0].>
16) Tighten bolt belt tension.
Tightening torque:
8
±2 N´m (0.8±0.2 kg-m, 5.8±1.4 ft-lb)
17) Install pulley belt cover bracket.
18) Connect minus terminal of battery.
19) Feed the specified fluid and discharge air.
CAUTION:
Never start the engine before feeding the fluid;
otherwise vane pump might be seized up.
9. Power Steering Fluid
A: RECOMMENDED POWER
STEERING FLUID AND AIR
BLEEDING
Recommended power steering
fluidManufacturer
ATF DEXRON II, ATF DEXRON
IIE or ATF DEXRON IIIB.P.
CALTEX
CASTROL
MOBIL
SHELL
TEXACO
1) Feed the specified fluid with its level being
about 5 cm (2.0 in) lower than the mouth of tank.
2) Continue to turn steering wheel slowly from lock
to lock until bubbles stop appearing in the tank
while keeping the fluid at that level.
3) In case air is absorbed to deliver bubbles into
piping because the fluid level is lower, leave it
about half an hour and then do the former step all
over again.
4) Start, and idle the engine.
5) Continue to turn steering wheel slowly from lock
to lock again until bubbles stop appearing in the
tank while keeping the fluid at that level.
It is normal that bubbles stop appearing after three
times turning of steering wheel.
6) In case bubbles do not stop appearing in the
tank, leave it about half an hour and then do the
former step all over again.
7) Stop the engine, and take out safety stands
after jacking up vehicle again.
Then lower the vehicle, and idle the engine.
8) Continue to turn steering wheel from lock to
lock until bubbles stop appearing and change of
the fluid level is within 3 mm (0.12 in).
9) In case the following happens, leave it about
half an hour and then do former step again.
(1) The fluid level changes over 3 mm (0.12 in).
(2) Bubbles remain on the upper surface of the
fluid.
(3) Grinding noise is generated from oil pump.
10) Check the fluid leakage at flare nuts after turn-
ing steering wheel from lock to lock with engine
running.
CAUTION:
IBefore checking, wipe off any fluid on flare
nuts and piping.
IIn case the fluid leaks from flare nut, it is
caused by dust (or the like) and/or damage
between flare and tapered seat in piping.
ISo remove the flare nut, tighten again it to
the specified torque after cleaning flare and
tapered seat. If flare or tapered seat is
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9. Power Steering Fluid

9) Interconnect pipes C and D.
Tightening torque:
Joint nut
15
±5 N´m (1.5±0.5 kg-m, 10.8±3.6 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
If a hose is twisted at this step, the hose may
come into contact with some other parts.
B4M1159A
10) Connect pipe D from oil tank.
11) Connect pipe C from oil pump.
CAUTION:
Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
34
±5 N´m (3.5±0.5 kg-m, 25.3±3.6 ft-lb)
12) Tighten bolt A.
Tightening torque:
13
±3 N´m (1.3±0.3 kg-m, 9.4±2.2 ft-lb)
13) Install pulley belt to oil pump.
14) Tighten oil pump pulley nut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
61
±7 N´m (6.2±0.7 kg-m, 44.8±5.1 ft-lb)
15) Adjust pulley belt tension. [G2A0].>
16) Tighten bolt belt tension.
Tightening torque:
8
±2 N´m (0.8±0.2 kg-m, 5.8±1.4 ft-lb)
17) Install pulley belt cover bracket.
18) Connect minus terminal of battery.
19) Feed the specified fluid and discharge air.
CAUTION:
Never start the engine before feeding the fluid;
otherwise vane pump might be seized up.
9. Power Steering Fluid
A: RECOMMENDED POWER
STEERING FLUID AND AIR
BLEEDING
Recommended power steering
fluidManufacturer
ATF DEXRON II, ATF DEXRON
IIE or ATF DEXRON IIIB.P.
CALTEX
CASTROL
MOBIL
SHELL
TEXACO
1) Feed the specified fluid with its level being
about 5 cm (2.0 in) lower than the mouth of tank.
2) Continue to turn steering wheel slowly from lock
to lock until bubbles stop appearing in the tank
while keeping the fluid at that level.
3) In case air is absorbed to deliver bubbles into
piping because the fluid level is lower, leave it
about half an hour and then do the former step all
over again.
4) Start, and idle the engine.
5) Continue to turn steering wheel slowly from lock
to lock again until bubbles stop appearing in the
tank while keeping the fluid at that level.
It is normal that bubbles stop appearing after three
times turning of steering wheel.
6) In case bubbles do not stop appearing in the
tank, leave it about half an hour and then do the
former step all over again.
7) Stop the engine, and take out safety stands
after jacking up vehicle again.
Then lower the vehicle, and idle the engine.
8) Continue to turn steering wheel from lock to
lock until bubbles stop appearing and change of
the fluid level is within 3 mm (0.12 in).
9) In case the following happens, leave it about
half an hour and then do former step again.
(1) The fluid level changes over 3 mm (0.12 in).
(2) Bubbles remain on the upper surface of the
fluid.
(3) Grinding noise is generated from oil pump.
10) Check the fluid leakage at flare nuts after turn-
ing steering wheel from lock to lock with engine
running.
CAUTION:
IBefore checking, wipe off any fluid on flare
nuts and piping.
IIn case the fluid leaks from flare nut, it is
caused by dust (or the like) and/or damage
between flare and tapered seat in piping.
ISo remove the flare nut, tighten again it to
the specified torque after cleaning flare and
tapered seat. If flare or tapered seat is
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9. Power Steering Fluid

1. Safety Precautions
A: HFC-134a AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
Component parts of the cooling system,
refrigerant, compressor oil, and other parts are not
the same for the HFC- 134a system and the older
CFC-12 system. Do not interchange parts or liquid.
Vehicles with HFC-134a air conditioning systems,
use only HFC-134a parts that are indicated on a
label attached to the vehicle. Before performing
any maintenance, verify the type of air conditioning
system installed in the vehicle.
B4M0780
B: COMPRESSOR OIL
Do not use any compressor oil that is not specifi-
cally designated for the HFC-134a air conditioning
system; only use ZXL200PG. Also, do not use
HFC-134a compressor oil in the CFC-12 air condi-
tioning system. If compression oils are mixed, poor
lubrication will result and the compressor itself may
be damaged.
Because HFC-134a compressor oil is very hygro-
scopic (easily absorbs moisture), when parts of the
air conditioning system are being removed, quickly
install a blind plug to prevent contact with the out-
side air. Also, always make sure that the service
container for compressor oil is tightly closed except
when in use. Store compressor oil in a tightly
closed steel container.
C: REFRIGERANT
Do not put CFC-12 refrigerant into a HFC-134a air
conditioning system. Also, do not put HFC-134a
refrigerant into a CFC-12 air conditioning system.
If the wrong refrigerant is used, poor lubrication willresult and the compressor itself may be destroyed.
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1. Safety Precautions

3. Tools and Equipment
The following section provides information about
the tools and equipment that will be necessary to
properly service the A/C system.
Since equipment may vary slightly depending on
the manufacturer, it is important to always read and
follow the manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION:
When working on vehicles with the HFC-134a
system, only use HFC-134a specified tools and
parts. Do not mix with CFC-12 tools and parts.
If HFC-134a and CFC-12 refrigerant or com-pressor oil is mixed, poor lubrication will result
and the compressor itself may be destroyed. In
order to help prevent mixing HFC-134a and
CFC-12 parts and liquid, the tool and screw
type and the type of service valves used are
different. The gas leak detectors for the HFC-
134a and CFC-12 systems must also not be
interchanged.
HFC-134a CFC-12
Tool & screw type Millimeter size Inch size
Valve type Quick joint type Screw-in type
Tools and Equipment Description
IWRENCH
VariousWRENCHESwill be required to service any A/C sys-
tem. A 7 to 40 N´m (0.7 to 4.1 kg-m, 5 to 30 ft-lb) torque
wrench with various crowfoot wrenches will be needed. Open
end or flare nut wrenches will be needed for back-up on the
tube and hose fittings.
G4M0571
IAPPLICATOR BOTTLE
A smallAPPLICATOR BOTTLEis recommended to apply
refrigerant oil to the various parts. They can be obtained at a
hardware or drug store.
G4M0572
IMANIFOLD GAUGE SET
AMANIFOLD GAUGE SET(with hoses) can be obtained
from either a commercial refrigeration supply house or from
an auto shop equipment supplier.
G4M0573
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3. Tools and Equipment