1997 SUBARU LEGACY belt

B4M0051
7. Full Wheel Cap
A: REMOVAL
Pry off the full wheel cap with a wheel cap remover inserted
between openings in the cap.
B: INSTALLATION
Align the valve hole in the wheel cap with the valve on the
wheel and secure the wheel cap by tapping four points by
hand.
8. Steel Wheel and Tire
1) Deformation or damage on the rim can cause air leak-
age. Check the rim flange for deformation, crack, or
damage, and repair or replace as necessary.
2) Take stone, glass, nail etc. off the tread groove.
G4M0297
3) Replace tire:
when large crack on side wall, damage or crack on
tread is found.
when the“tread wear indicator”appears as a solid
band across the tread.
CAUTION:
When replacing a tire, make sure to use only the
same size, construction and load range as originally
installed.
Avoid mixing radial, belted bias or bias tires on the
vehicle.
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4-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
7. Full Wheel Cap - 8. Steel Wheel and Tire

B4M0051
7. Full Wheel Cap
A: REMOVAL
Pry off the full wheel cap with a wheel cap remover inserted
between openings in the cap.
B: INSTALLATION
Align the valve hole in the wheel cap with the valve on the
wheel and secure the wheel cap by tapping four points by
hand.
8. Steel Wheel and Tire
1) Deformation or damage on the rim can cause air leak-
age. Check the rim flange for deformation, crack, or
damage, and repair or replace as necessary.
2) Take stone, glass, nail etc. off the tread groove.
G4M0297
3) Replace tire:
when large crack on side wall, damage or crack on
tread is found.
when the“tread wear indicator”appears as a solid
band across the tread.
CAUTION:
When replacing a tire, make sure to use only the
same size, construction and load range as originally
installed.
Avoid mixing radial, belted bias or bias tires on the
vehicle.
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4-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
7. Full Wheel Cap - 8. Steel Wheel and Tire

1Clamp

2Adapter

3Hose bracket

4Pipe C

5Pipe D

6Clamp E

7Cap

8Strainer

9Seal washer

10Tank

11O-ring

12Oil pump

13Pulley

14Bracket

15Bush

16Belt cover

17Clamp plate

18Pipe F

19Pipe E

20Universal joint

21Dust seal

22C-ring

23Oil seal

24Valve housing

25Packing

26Seal ring

27Pinion and valve ASSY

28Oil seal

29Back-up washer

30Ball bearing

31Snap ring
32Lock nut

33Adjusting screw

34Spring

35Sleeve

36Adapter

37Clamp

38Cotter pin

39Castle nut

40Dust seal

41Clip

42Tie-rod end

43Small clip

44Boot

45Large clip

46Tie-rod

47Lock washer

48Pipe B

49Pipe A

50Housing ASSY

51Back-up washer

52Oil seal

53Piston ring

54Rack

55O-ring

56Rack bushing

57Oil seal

58Rack stopper

59Circlip

60Spacer

61Stay (2500 cc model only)

62Gasket
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4-3COMPONENT PARTS
2. Power Steering System

1Clamp

2Adapter

3Hose bracket

4Pipe C

5Pipe D

6Clamp E

7Cap

8Strainer

9Seal washer

10Tank

11O-ring

12Oil pump

13Pulley

14Bracket

15Bush

16Belt cover

17Universal joint

18Dust cover

19Valve housing

20Y-packing

21Ball bearing

22Spacer

23Pinion

24Shim

25Adapter

26Clamp
27Castle nut

28Cotter pin

29Dust seal

30Clip

31Tie-rod end

32Clip

33Boot

34Wire

35Tie-rod

36Lock washer

37Holder

38Bush

39Y-packing

40Oil seal

41O-ring

42Rack

43Oil seal

44Back-up washer

45Housing ASSY

46Pipe A

47Pipe B

48Lock nut

49Adjusting screw

50Spring

51Sleeve

52Gasket
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4-3COMPONENT PARTS
2. Power Steering System

G4M0101
5) Disconnect pipe C⋅D from pipe (on the gearbox side).
CAUTION:

When disconnecting pipe C⋅D, use two wrenches to
prevent deformities.

Be careful to keep pipe connections free from for-
eign matter.
B4M1159A
6) Remove bolt A.
Disconnect pipe C from oil pump. Disconnect pipe D from
oil tank.
CAUTION:

Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into
contact with pulley belt.

To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose
and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean
cloth.
G4M0098
2. RHD MODEL
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
B4M0671A
2) Lift vehicle and remove jack-up plate.
3) 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.
CAUTION:
Improper removal and installation of parts often
causes fluid leak trouble. To prevent this, clean the
surrounding portions before disassembly and
reassembly, and pay special attention to keep dirt and
other foreign matter from mating surfaces.
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7. Pipe Assembly (Power Steering System)

B4M0672A
4) Remove clamp E from pipes C and D.
5) Remove flare nuts from control valve of gearbox
assembly, and then disconnect pipe C⋅D.
CAUTION:

When disconnecting pipe C⋅D, use two wrenches to
prevent deformities.

Be careful to keep pipe connections free from for-
eign matter.
B4M1159A
6) Remove bolt A.
Disconnect pipe C from oil pump. Disconnect pipe D from
oil tank.
CAUTION:

Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into
contact with pulley belt.

To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose
and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean
cloth.
B: CHECK
Check all disassembled parts for wear, damage or other
abnormalities. Repair or replace faulty parts as required.
Part name Inspection Remedy
Pipe
O-ring fitting surface for
damage

Nut for damage

Pipe for damageReplace with new one.
Clamp

Clamps for weak
clamping forceReplace with new one.
Clamp E
Hose
Flared surface for
damage

Flare nut for damage

Outer surface for cracks

Outer surface for wear

Clip for damage

End coupling or adapter
for degradationReplace with new one.
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7. Pipe Assembly (Power Steering System)

B4M1160
8. Oil Pump (Power Steering System)
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove ground cable from battery.
2) Drain the working fluid about 0.35
(0.4 US qt, 0.3 Imp
qt) from oil tank.
3) Remove pulley belt cover bracket.
B4M1161A
4) Loosen oil pump pulley nut, then remove bolts which
secure alternator.
5) Loosen pulley belt(s).
6) Remove the nut and detach oil pump pulley.
B4M1159A
7) Remove bolt A. Disconnect pipe C from oil pump. Dis-
connect pipe D from oil tank.
CAUTION:

Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into
contact with pulley belt.

To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose
and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean
cloth.

Except when only oil tank needs to be inspected,
detach oil tank and oil pump as a unit. Then separate
one from the other on a work bench to prevent oil from
spilling on any part of the engine.
B4M0560
8) Remove three bolts from the front side of oil pump and
detach the pump.
9) Remove three bolts from the lower side of bracket and
detach the bracket.
CAUTION:
The bracket does not need to be removed unless it is
damaged.
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8. Oil Pump (Power Steering System)

B4M1163A
6) Install stay to oil pump. (2500 cc model only)
Tightening torque:
15.7±2.5 N⋅m (1.6±0.25 kg-m, 11.6±1.8 ft-lb)
B4M0560
7) Install oil pump, previously assembled to oil tank, on
bracket.
Tightening torque:
20.1±2.5 N⋅m (2.05±0.25 kg-m, 14.8±1.8 ft-lb)
8) Place oil pump pulley and tighten pulley nut temporarily.
B4M1159A
9) Interconnect pipes C and D.
Tightening torque:
Joint nut
15±5 N⋅m (1.5±0.5 kg-m, 10.8±3.6 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
If a hose is twisted at this step, the hose may come into
contact with some other parts.
10) Connect pipe D from oil tank.
11) Connect pipe C from oil pump.
CAUTION:
Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
34±5 N⋅m (3.5±0.5 kg-m, 25.3±3.6 ft-lb)
12) Tighten bolt A.
Tightening torque:
13±3 N⋅m (1.3±0.3 kg-m, 9.4±2.2 ft-lb)
13) Install pulley belt to oil pump.
14) Tighten oil pump pulley nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
61±7 N⋅m (6.2±0.7 kg-m, 44.8±5.1 ft-lb)
15) Adjust pulley belt tension.
16) Tighten bolt belt tension.
Tightening torque:
8±2 N⋅m (0.8±0.2 kg-m, 5.8±1.4 ft-lb)
17) Install pulley belt cover bracket.
18) Connect minus terminal of battery.
19) Feed the specified fluid and discharge air.
NOTE:
Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise
vane pump might be seized up.
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8. Oil Pump (Power Steering System)