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G6M0095
16. Main Relay
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B5M0024A
2) Remove lower cover and then disconnect connectors.
3) Lower transmission control module.
4) Remove the front pillar lower trim.
5) Remove fuse box mounting nuts.
6) Lower fuse box.
7) Remove fuse box mounting bracket.
G2M0438
8) Remove screw which retains bracket of main relay1
and fuel pump relay2.
9) Disconnect connector from main relay.
G2M0438
10) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1Main relay
2Fuel pump relay
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G6M0095
17. Fuel Pump Relay
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B5M0024A
2) Remove lower cover and then disconnect connectors.
3) Lower transmission control module.
4) Remove the front pillar lower trim.
5) Remove fuse box mounting nuts.
6) Lower fuse box.
7) Remove fuse box mounting bracket.
G2M0438
8) Remove fuel pump relay from main relay and fuel pump
relay mounting bracket.
9) Disconnect connector from fuel pump relay.
G2M0438
10) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1Main relay
2Fuel pump relay
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G2M0345
3. Fuel Tank
A: REMOVAL
1) Release fuel pressure.
2) Drain fuel from fuel tank.
G2M0382
3) Remove rear exhaust pipe.
(1) Lift-up the vehicle.
(2) Separate rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust
pipe.
(3) Separate rear exhaust pipe from muffler.
(4) Remove bracket from rubber cushion, and remove
exhaust pipe.
NOTE:
To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU
CRC5-56 (Part No. 004301003)
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4) Remove muffler assembly.
NOTE:
To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU
CRC5-56 (Part No. 004301003)
G3M0059
5) Remove rear differential assembly. (AWD model)
(1) Remove rear axle shafts from rear differential
assembly.
(2) Remove rear differential front cover.
(3) Remove propeller shaft.
(4) Remove lower differential bracket.
(5) Set transmission jack under rear differential.
(6) Remove bolts which install rear differential onto
rear crossmember.
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B2M0633A
1. MECHANICAL APPLICATION TYPE
1) While pushing release lever
3to pivot and twisting it to
both sides, fit retainer spring
5onto the constricted portion
of pivot.
NOTE:
Confirm that retainer spring is securely fitted by observing
it through the main case hole.
2) Install release bearing
6and fasten it with two clips2.
3) Install release lever seal
4.
G2M0235
4) After remounting engine and transmission on body,
make adjustment of the clutch release lever end play.
CAUTION:
Take care not to twist the cable during adjustment.
5) Install release lever return spring (Models without hill
holder only).
NOTE:
Hook up the return spring to right side hole of the release
lever.
G2M0242
4. Clutch Disc and Cover
A: REMOVAL
1) Install ST on flywheel.
ST 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER
2) Remove clutch cover and clutch disc.
CAUTION:
Take care not to allow oil on the clutch disc facing.
Do not disassemble either clutch cover or clutch
disc.
G2M0243
3) Remove flywheel.
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B2M0633A
1. MECHANICAL APPLICATION TYPE
1) While pushing release lever
3to pivot and twisting it to
both sides, fit retainer spring
5onto the constricted portion
of pivot.
NOTE:
Confirm that retainer spring is securely fitted by observing
it through the main case hole.
2) Install release bearing
6and fasten it with two clips2.
3) Install release lever seal
4.
G2M0235
4) After remounting engine and transmission on body,
make adjustment of the clutch release lever end play.
CAUTION:
Take care not to twist the cable during adjustment.
5) Install release lever return spring (Models without hill
holder only).
NOTE:
Hook up the return spring to right side hole of the release
lever.
G2M0242
4. Clutch Disc and Cover
A: REMOVAL
1) Install ST on flywheel.
ST 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER
2) Remove clutch cover and clutch disc.
CAUTION:
Take care not to allow oil on the clutch disc facing.
Do not disassemble either clutch cover or clutch
disc.
G2M0243
3) Remove flywheel.
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2. Engine
A: REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on lift arms.
2. Open front hood and support with a stay.
3. Release fuel pressure.
4. Disconnect battery cable and remove battery from vehicle.
5. Drain coolant.
6. Remove cooling system.
With A/C
7. Collect refrigerant, and remove pressure hoses.
8. Remove air intake system.
9. Remove canister and bracket.
10. Disconnect connectors, cables and hoses.
11. Remove power steering pump from bracket.
12. Remove front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe.
13. Remove nuts which hold lower side of transmission to
engine.
14. Remove nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front
crossmember.
AT model
15. Separate torque converter from drive plate.
16. Remove pitching stopper.
17. Disconnect fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation
hoses.
18. Support engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
19. Support transmission with a garage jack.
20. Remove bolts which hold upper side of transmission to
engine.
21. Remove engine from vehicle.
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3. Transmission
A: REMOVAL
1. Open front hood fully, and support it with stay.
2. Disconnect battery ground terminal.
3. Remove air intake duct.
4. Disconnect connectors and cables.
5. Remove starter.
6. Remove pitching stopper.
AT model
7. Separate torque converter from drive plate.
8. Remove ATF level gauge.
9. Remove transmission connector bracket.
10. Set special tools.
11. Remove bolt which holds right upper side of transmission to
engine.
12. Remove exhaust system.
Front exhaust pipe
Center exhaust pipe
Rear exhaust pipe [AWD]
AT model
13. Drain ATF to remove ATF drain plug.
14. Disconnect ATF cooler hose from pipe on transmission side,
and remove ATF level gauge guide.
AWD model
15. Remove propeller shaft.
A
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G2M0316
13) Drain ATF to remove ATF drain plug. (AT model)
1Front differential oil drain plug
2ATF drain plug
G2M0317
14) Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from pipes of transmis-
sion side, and remove ATF level gauge guide. (AT model)
G3M0023
15) Remove propeller shaft. (AWD model)
(1) Remove front cover of rear differential mount.
(2) Separate propeller shaft from rear differential.
G3M0024
(3) Remove bolts which hold center bearing onto body.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop propeller shaft.
G3M0025
(4) Remove propeller shaft from transmission.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use an empty container to catch oil flow-
ing out when removing propeller shaft.
Be sure not to damage oil seals and the frictional
surface of sleeve yoke.
Be sure to plug the opening in transmission after
removal of propeller shaft.
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