1996 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Disconnect both oxygen sensor and exhaust gas tem-
perature warning sensor connectors from front exhaust
pipe assembly.
WARNING:
Be careful as ex

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 9) Remove flare nuts from control valve of gearbox
assembly, and disconnect upper and lower hoses B and A.
CAUTION:
Always disconnect hoses B and A in that order.
Be careful not to damage the hoses

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0792
6) Using ST, loosen lock nut.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
G4M0793
7) Tighten adjusting screw until it no longer tightens.
G4M0794
8) Using a wrench [32 mm (1.26 in) width across flats] or
adjustable

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual C: INSPECTION
1) Clean all disassembled parts, and check for wear,
damage, or any other faults, then repair or replace as nec-
essary.
2) When disassembling, check inside of gearbox for water.
If any

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0796
G4M0797
1. SERVICE LIMIT
Make a measurement as shown in the figures. If it exceeds
the specified service limit, adjust or replace.
NOTE:
When making a measurement, vise gearbox by using ST.
Ne

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0801
In axial direction:
Service limit
0.27 mm (0.0106 in) or less
On condition
P: 20—49N(2—5 kg, 4—11 lb)
G4M0802
4. TURNING RESISTANCE OF GEARBOX
Using ST, measure gearbox turning resistanc

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0803
4) Apply a coat of grease to sliding surface of sleeve and
seating surface of spring, and insert sleeve into steering
body. Charge adjusting screw with grease, insert spring
into adjusting scr

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0662
(4) Turn adjusting screw so that the entire thread area
is coated with liquid packing.
Liquid packing:
THREE BOND 1102 or equivalent
NOTE:
Apply liquid packing of approximately 1.5 grams (0.0