1996 SUBARU LEGACY tire type

B6M0048
B: INSPECTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH (ON-CAR)
1) Remove instrument panel lower cover.
2) Remove lower column cover.
3) Unfasten holddown clip which secures harness, and
disconnect connector of ignition switch from body harness.
4) Turn ignition key to each position and check continuity
between terminals of ignition switch connector.
Terminal
Positiona-1 a-2 a-5 a-4
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
B6M0335A
4. Headlight
A: ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIMING
1) Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting
screws.
CAUTION:
Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of the
following:

Turn off the light before adjusting headlight aiming.
If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on
for more than two minutes.

The area around the headlight has not sustained any
accident, damage or other type of deformation.

Vehicle is parked on level ground.

The inflation pressure of tires is correct.

Vehicle’s gas tank is fully charged.

Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the
suspension.

Make certain that someone is seated in the driver’s
seat.
NOTE:
Adjust vertical aim first, then horizontal aim.
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6-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
3. Ignition Switch - 4. Headlight

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 [S1A2].>
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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 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 [S1A2].>
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4-4cBRAKES [ABS 5.3 TYPE]
1. Supplemental Restraint System“Airbag”- 2. Pre-inspection

B: CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW
Check the following items about the vehicle’s state.
1. THE STATE OF THE WARNING LIGHTS
a. ABS warning light

1Is always on.2Sometimes comes on.3Comes on only once.4Does not come on.
When/how long does it come on?
Ignition key
position
1Lock2Acc3On (before starting engine)4Start5On after starting (Engine: run)

6On after starting (Engine: stop)
Timing
1Immediately after ignition is on.2Immediately after ignition starts.

3When advancing (Speedmiles/h,miles/h)4While traveling at a constant speed (Speedmiles/h)

5When decelerating (Speedmiles/h,miles/h)

6When turning (To right, to left, steering angledeg., steering timesec)

7When moving other electrical parts (Part name:, Operating condition)
2. SYMPTOMS
ABS operating
condition1Performs no work.2Operates only when abruptly applying brakes. (Conditions: vehicle speedmiles/h, how
to step on brake pedal
)

3Operating time (sec., etc.)4Operating noise (Produced/Not produced)

5What kind of noise? (Knock, gong gong, bong, buzz, gong gong buzz, etc.)

6Reaction force of brake pedal (Stick, pressed down once with a clunk, pressed and released, etc.)
Behavior of
vehicle
1Directional stability cannot be obtained or steering arm refuses to work when applying brakes (vehicle turns to
right, turns to left, spins, etc.
).

2Directional stability cannot be obtained or steering arm refuses to work when accelerating (vehicle turns to right,
turns to left, spins, etc.
).

3Brakes are out of order (braking distance is long, brakes lock or drag, pedal stroke is long, pedal sticks, etc.
).

4Poor acceleration (fails to accelerate, engine stalls, etc.).

5Vibration, abnormal noise (operating noise is loud, noise is produced during operation from the front of vehicle
(right, left) (tones:
), noise is produced during operation from the rear of vehicle (tones:, others
)

6Other phenomena (concrete symptoms)
3. CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH TROUBLE OCCURS
Environment1Weather (fine, cloudy, rain, snow, etc.)

2Ambient temperature (°C/°F)

3Road (urban area, suburbs, highway, general road, ascending slope, descending slope, paved road, gravel road,
muddy road, sandy place, etc.
)

4Road surface (dry, wet, new-fallen snow, compressed snow, frozen slope, etc.)
Conditions
1Brakes (decelerationg, continuous/intermittent)2Accelerator (accelerationg, continuous/intermittent)

3Travel speed (miles, advancing, accelerating, reducing speed, low speed, turning, etc.)

4Condition of tire of each wheel (air pressure, degree of wear, whether or not genuine parts are used,
whether or not chain is passed around tires, whether or not T tire is used.) others (
)

5Condition of suspension alignment ()

6Loading state ()
4. REPAIRED PARTS ARE USED OR NOT
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6. Diagnostics Chart for On-board Diagnosis System

8B5CHECK ABS SENSOR MECHANICAL
TROUBLE.
: Tightening torque:
32±10 N⋅m (3.3±1.0 kg-m, 24±7 ft-lb)
Are the ABS sensor installation bolts tight-
ened securely?
: Go to next.
: Tighten ABS sensor installation bolts securely.
: Tightening torque:
13±3 N⋅m (1.3±0.3 kg-m, 9±2.2 ft-lb)
Are the tone wheel installation bolts tight-
ened securely?
: Go to next step.
: Tighten tone wheel installation bolts securely.
G4M0700
1) Measure tone wheel-to-pole piece gap over entire
perimeter of the wheel.
: Is the gap within the specifications shown
in the following table?
SpecificationsFront wheel Rear wheel
0.9—1.4 mm
(0.035—0.055 in)0.7—1.2 mm
(0.028—0.047 in)
G4M0701
: Go to next step.
: Adjust the gap.
NOTE:
Adjust the gap using spacers (Part No. 26755AA000). If
spacers cannot correct the gap, replace worn sensor or
worn tone wheel.
2) Measure hub runout.
: Is the runout less than 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)?
: Go to step8B6.
: Repair hub.
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8. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

G4M0700
1) Measure tone wheel to pole piece gap over entire
perimeter of the wheel.
: Is the gap within the specifications shown
in the following table?
SpecificationsFront wheel Rear wheel
0.9—1.4 mm
(0.035—0.055 in)0.7—1.2 mm
(0.028—0.047 in)
G4M0701
: Go to next.
: Adjust the gap.
NOTE:
Adjust the gap using spacer (Part No. 26755AA000). If
spacers cannot correct the gap, replace worn sensor or
worn tone wheel.
: Is an oscilloscope available?
: Go to next step.
: Go to step 13).
B4M0815A
2) Raise all four wheels of ground.
3) Turn ignition switch OFF.
4) Disconnect connector from ABS control module.
5) Remove band.
6) Remove cable clamp cover.
7) Remove screws securing connector cover.
CAUTION:
Do not allow harness to catch on adjacent parts dur-
ing installation.
B4M1026
8) Remove connector cover.
B4M1027A
NOTE:

To install, reverse above removal procedures.

Align connector cover rib with connector hole before
installation.
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8. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

D: TROUBLE CODE 29
—ABNORMAL ABS SENSOR SIGNAL (ANY
ONE OF FOUR)—
DIAGNOSIS:

Faulty ABS sensor signal (noise, irregular signal, etc.)

Faulty tone wheel

Wheels turning freely for a long time
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:

ABS does not operate.
8D1.Check if the wheels have turned freely for a
long time.
8D2.Check tire.
8D3.Check ABS sensor mechanical trouble.
8D4.Check ABSCM.



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8. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

WIRING DIAGRAM:
B4M1035
8D1CHECK IF THE WHEELS HAVE TURNED
FREELY FOR A LONG TIME.
: Check if the wheels have been turned freely
for more than one minute, such as when the
vehicle is jacked-up, under full-lock corner-
ing or when tire is not in contact with road
surface.
: The ABS is normal. Erase the trouble code.
NOTE:
When the wheels turn freely for a long time, such as when
the vehicle is towed or jacked-up, or when steering wheel
is continuously turned all the way, this trouble code may
sometimes occur.
: Go to step8D2.
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8. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code