1996 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual Symptom and possible cause Remedy
5. Noises when cornering

1Damaged differential gear. Replace.

2Excessive wear or damage of thrust washer. Replace.

3Broken pinion mate shaft. Replace.

4Seized

Symptom and possible cause Remedy
5. Noises when cornering

1Damaged differential gear. Replace.

2Excessive wear or damage of thrust washer. Replace.

3Broken pinion mate shaft. Replace.

4Seized or damaged side bearing. Replace.
6. Gear noises
Since noises from engine, muffler, transmission, propeller shaft, wheel bearings, tires, and body are sometimes mistaken for noises
from differential assembly, be careful in checking them. Inspection methods to locate noises include coasting, accelerating, cruising,
and jacking-up all four wheels. Perform these inspections according to condition of trouble. When listening to noises, shift gears into
four wheel drive and fourth speed position, trying to pick up only differential noise.

1Improper tooth contact of hypoid gear. Readjust or replace hypoid gear set.

2Improper backlash for hypoid gear. Readjust.

3Scored or chipped teeth of hypoid gear. Replace hypoid gear set.

4Seized hypoid gear. Replace hypoid gear set.

5Improper preload for front or rear bearings. Readjust.

6Seized, scored, or chipped front or rear bearing. Replace.

7Seized, scored, or chipped side bearing. Replace.

8Vibrating differential carrier. Replace.
2. Propeller Shaft
Symptom and possible cause Remedy
1. Vibration of propeller shaft
Vibration is caused by propeller shaft during operation and is transferred to vehicle body. Generally vibration increase in proportion to
vehicle speed.

1Worn or damaged universal joint. Replace.

2Unbalanced propeller shaft due to bend or dent. Replace.

3Loose installation of propeller shaft. Retighten.

4Worn or damaged center bearing and damaged center mount-
ing rubber.Replace.
2. Tapping when starting and noise while cruising, caused by propeller shaft.

1Worn or damaged universal joint. Replace.

2Worn spline of sleeve yoke. Replace.

3Loose installation of propeller shaft. Retighten.

4Loose installation of joint. Replace.

5Worn or damaged center bearing and damaged center mount-
ing rubber.Replace.
NOTE:
Vibration while cruising may be caused by an unbalanced
tire, improper tire inflation pressure, improper wheel
alignment, etc.
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3-4DIAGNOSTICS
1. Rear Differential - 2. Propeller Shaft

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual 42
3-4DIAGNOSTICS
2. Propeller Shaft

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual 1. Suspension
A: SPECIFICATIONS
1. STABILIZER
ModelBar dia. mm (in)
Front Rear
Sedan2200 cc 19 (0.75) 15 (0.59)
2500 cc 20 (0.79) 16 (0.63)
Wagon2200 cc 19 (0.75) 15 (0.59)
2500 cc 20 (0.79) 16 (0.63)

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual B4M0182A
NOTE:
Front and rear toe-ins and front camber can be adjusted.
If toe-in or front camber tolerance exceeds specifications,
adjust toe-in and camber to the specification.
The other items ind

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual 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
10

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual 2. REAR SUSPENSION (AWD MODEL)
B4M0766A
1Stabilizer

2Stabilizer bracket

3Stabilizer bushing

4Clamp

5Floating bushing

6Stopper

7Stabilizer link

8Rear lateral link

9Bushing (C)

10Bush

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual 3. REAR SUSPENSION (FWD MODEL)
B4M0185A
1Stabilizer

2Stabilizer bracket

3Stabilizer bushing

4Clamp

5Stabilizer link

6Adjusting bolt

7Adjusting wheel

8Rear lateral link

9Bushing (D)

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual 1. On-car Services
A: WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Check, adjust and/or measure wheel alignment in accor-
dance with procedures indicated below:
1. Wheel arch height (Front and rear)
2. Camber (Front and rear)
3.

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