1996 SUBARU LEGACY warning

1. Supplemental Restraint System
“Airbag”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the steering
wheel, steering shaft and column.
WARNING:

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 steering wheel, steering shaft
and column.
2. Tilt Steering Column
B4M0554A
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 24±3 (2.4±0.3, 17.4±2.2)
T2: 25±5 (2.5±0.5, 18.1±3.6)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery minus terminal.
2) Lift-up vehicle.
3) Remove airbag module. (with airbag model) 5-5 [W3A1].>
WARNING:
Always refer to“5-5 Supplemental Restraint System”
before performing airbag module service (if so
equipped).
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1. Supplemental Restraint System“Airbag”- 2. Tilt Steering Column

1. Supplemental Restraint System
“Airbag”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the steering
wheel, steering shaft and column.
WARNING:

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 steering wheel, steering shaft
and column.
2. Tilt Steering Column
B4M0554A
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 24±3 (2.4±0.3, 17.4±2.2)
T2: 25±5 (2.5±0.5, 18.1±3.6)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery minus terminal.
2) Lift-up vehicle.
3) Remove airbag module. (with airbag model) 5-5 [W3A1].>
WARNING:
Always refer to“5-5 Supplemental Restraint System”
before performing airbag module service (if so
equipped).
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1. Supplemental Restraint System“Airbag”- 2. Tilt Steering Column

C: INSPECTION
1. BASIC INSPECTION
Clean the disassembled parts with a cloth, and check for
wear, damage, or any other faults. If necessary, repair or
replace faulty parts.
Part name Inspection Corrective action
Universal joint
Free play

Swinging torque

Yawing torque
looseness
G4M0089
Standard value of universal joint free play: 0 mm (0 in)
Max. value of universal joint swinging torque:
0.3 N⋅m (0.03 kg-m, 0.2 ft-lb)
Replace if faulty.
Steering column
Overall length of steering column
Measure overall length of steering column.
Standard overall length of steering column:
B4M0129C
Replace steering column
assembly.
2. AIRBAG MODEL INSPECTION
WARNING:
For airbag module inspection procedures, refer to 5-5
[W207] and [W208].
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2. Tilt Steering Column

G5M0328
6) Align center of roll connector. (with airbag model)

CAUTION:
Ensure that front wheels are set in straight-forward
direction.
7) Set steering wheel to neutral and install it onto steering
shaft.
Tightening torque:
34±5 N⋅m (3.5±0.5 kg-m, 25.3±3.6 ft-lb)
Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance:
2 — 4 mm (0.08 — 0.16 in)
CAUTION:
Insert roll connector guide pin into guide hole on lower
end of surface of steering wheel to prevent damage.
Draw out airbag system connector, horn connector
and cruise control connectors from guide hole of
steering wheel lower end. (with airbag model)
8) Install airbag module to steering wheel. (with airbag
model)
WARNING:
Always refer to 5-5 [W3B1] before performing the ser-
vice operation.
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2. Tilt Steering Column

A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery minus terminal.
2) Loosen front wheel nut.
3) Lift vehicle and remove front wheels.
4) Remove front exhaust pipe assembly.
WARNING:
Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.
G4M0097
5) Using a puller, remove tie-rod end from knuckle arm
after pulling off cotter pin and removing castle nut.
G4M0098
6) Remove jack-up plate and front stabilizer.
G4M0099
7) Remove one pipe joint at the center of gearbox, and
connect vinyl hose to pipe and joint. Discharge fluid by
turning steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclock-
wise. Discharge fluid similarly from the other pipe.
G4M0086
8) Remove lower side bolt of universal joint, then remove
upper side bolt and lift the joint upward.
NOTE:
Place a mark on the joint and mating serration so that they
can be re-installed at the original position.
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

3) How to install the joint.
(1) Push the long yoke of the joint, all the way into the
serrated portion of the steering shaft, setting the bolt
hole in the cutout.
(2) Then pull the short yoke all way out of the serrated
portion of the gearbox, setting the bolt hole in the cut-
out.
(3) Insert the bolt through the short yoke, pull the joint
and confirm that the bolt is on cutout of the gearbox.
G4M0086
(4) Fasten the short yoke side with a spring washer
and bolt, then fasten the long yoke side.
Tightening torque:
24±3 N⋅m (2.4±0.3 kg-m, 17.4±2.2 ft-lb)
G4M0097
4) Connect tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with
castle nut. Fit cotter pin into the nut and bend the pin to
lock.
Castle nut tightening torque:
Tighten to 27.0±2.5 N⋅m (2.75±0.25 kg-m,
19.9±1.8 ft-lb), and tighten further within 60°until
cotter pin hole is aligned with a slot in the nut.
CAUTION:
When connecting, do not hit cap at the bottom of tie-
rod end with hammer.
5) Install front stabilizer to vehicle.
6) Install front exhaust pipe assembly.

7) Install tires.
8) Tighten wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
88±10 N⋅m (9.0±1.0 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
9) Connect ground cable to battery.
10) Pour fluid into oil tank, and bleed air. [W10A0].>
11) Check for fluid leaks.
12) Install jack-up plate.
WARNING:
Be careful, exhaust manifold is hot.
13) Lower vehicle.
14) Check fluid level in oil tank.
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

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 exhaust pipe is hot.
3) Raise vehicle with a jack and remove front wheel.
4) Disconnect front exhaust pipe assembly.
G4M0097
5) Remove cotter pin and castle nut. Using a puller,
remove tie-rod end from knuckle arm.
G4M0098
6) Remove jack-up plate and stabilizer.
G4M0786
7) Disconnect one pipe joint A from center of gearbox
assembly, and connect a vinyl hose to it. While turning
steering wheel to the left and right, drain fluid through the
hose. Similarly, drain fluid from the other pipe joint B.
G4M0787
8) Remove lower and upper bolts from universal joint, and
remove universal joint in the upward direction.
NOTE:
Scribe alignment marks on universal joint so that it can be
reassembled at the original serration.
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4. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [RHD model]

2. CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT OPERATION BY
PRESSURE GAUGE
1) Remove the FL and FR pipes from the hydraulic unit.
G4M0460
2) Connect two pressure gauges to the hydraulic unit.
CAUTION:

Pressure gauges used exclusively for brake fluid
must be used.

Do not employ pressure gauge previously used for
transmission since the piston seal is expanded which
may lead to malfunction of the brake.
3) Bleed air from the pressure gauges.
4) Perform sequence control.
B4M0082A
(1) Connect diagnosis terminals to 3 terminals (K) and
6 terminals (L) of the diagnosis connector beside driver
seat heater unit.
(2) Turn ignition switch ON.
(3) The ABS warning light comes on.
(4) Depress the brake pedal within 0.5 seconds after
the warning light goes out so that the pressure gauge
registers a pressure equal to the initial value.
CAUTION:
Do not depress the clutch pedal.
NOTE:
The engine must not be operating.
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15. Hydraulic Unit for ABS System (Except ABS 5.3 Type)