1997 SUBARU LEGACY light

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2. INHIBITOR SWITCH
The inhibitor switch allows the back-up lights to turn on
when the select lever is in the R range and the starter
motor to start when the lever is in the N or P range.
When driving condition or starter motor operation is
erroneous, first check the shift linkage for improper opera-
tion. If the shift linkage is functioning properly, check the
inhibitor switch.

(1) Disconnect cable end from select lever.
(2) Disconnect inhibitor switch side connector.
(3) Check continuity in inhibitor switch circuits with
select lever moved to each position.
CAUTION:
Also check that continuity in ignition circuit does not
exist when selector lever is in R, D, 3, 2 and 1 ranges.
NOTE:
If inhibitor switch is inoperative, check for poor contact of
connector on transmission side. (Plastic body type inhibi-
tor switch)
PinNo. 432187651211109
Lead color
B Y Br YG W BY R GW BY BW BW RW
Position
P





R




N




D


3


2


1


Signal sent to AT control unit Ignition circuitBack-up light
circuit
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2. On-Car Service

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2. DUTY SOLENOID C AND TRANSFER VALVE BODY
1) Removal
(1) Remove pitching stopper.
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(2) Raise vehicle and drain ATF.
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(3) Remove front exhaust pipe.
Disconnect oxygen sensor connector, and remove
exhaust pipe.
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(4) Remove propeller shaft.
NOTE:
Before removing propeller shaft, scribe matching marks on
propeller shaft and rear differential coupling.
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(5) Remove rear crossmember.
Support transmission using a transmission jack and
raise slightly.
Remove bolts and nuts as shown in Figure.
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2. On-Car Service

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2. SEPARATION OF EACH SECTION
1) Separation of torque converter clutch case and trans-
mission case sections
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal and bushing
inside the torque converter clutch case by the oil pump
cover.
Be careful not to lose the rubber seal.
NOTE:
Separate these cases while tapping lightly on the housing.
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2) Separation of transmission case and extension sections
(AWD)
(1) Remove vehicle speed sensor 1.
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(2) While pulling the extension slightly, disconnect the
connector for the duty solenoid C (transfer).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to cut the harness.
3) Separate both sections.
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3. TRANSMISSION CASE SECTION
1) Remove the reduction drive gear assembly.
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2) Remove the reduction driven gear.
(1) Straighten the staked portion, and remove the lock
nut.
NOTE:
Set the range selector lever to“P”.
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11) Remove the three accumulator springs.
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12) Loosen the reverse clutch drum lightly by turning the
adjusting screw. Then remove the oil pump housing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to lose the total end play adjusting
thrust washer.
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13) Loosen the brake band adjusting screw with ST, and
take out the strut.
ST 398603610 SOCKET WRENCH
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14) Remove the brake band and reverse clutch.
NOTE:
Contract the brake band with a clip.
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15) Take out the high clutch.
CAUTION:
Thrust needle bearing and bearing race are removed
together with high clutch. Be careful not to lose them.
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5) Remove the snap ring. Then remove the speedometer
driven gear.
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6) Remove vehicle speed sensor 2.
7) Tap out the speedometer shaft to the outside of the
case, and remove the oil seal.
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5. EXTENSION SECTION
1) Take out the transfer clutch by lightly tapping the end of
the rear drive shaft.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal in the extension.
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2) Remove duty solenoid C, transfer valve body and the
transfer pipe.
CAUTION:
Take out the inlet filter.
Do not damage the O-ring.
Be careful not to bend the pipe.
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3) Take out the roller bearing inner race with ST.
ST 398527700 PULLER
4) Take out the roller bearing outer race with ST.
NOTE:
Hook ST in the inner side of the roller bearing outer race.
ST 398527700 PULLER
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7) Install the circlip to the axle shaft, insert the shaft into
the differential assembly, and tap it into position with a
plastic hammer.
Thrust play:
Approx. 0.3—0.5 mm (0.012—0.020 in)
CAUTION:
If no play is felt, check whether the shaft is fully
inserted. If shaft insertion is correct, replace the axle
shaft.
Be sure to use a new circlip.
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8) Wrap vinyl tape around the splined portion of the axle
shaft.
9) Install the oil seal and outer race (taper roller bearing)
to the differential side retainer. Then screw in the retainer
and the O-ring after coating the threads with oil.
CAUTION:
Pay attention not to damage the oil seal lips.
Do not confuse the RH and LH oil seals.
Keep the O-ring removed from the retainer.
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10) Using the ST, screw in the retainer until light contact
is felt.
ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY
NOTE:
Screw in the RH side slightly deeper than the LH side.
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11) Hypoid gear backlash adjustment and tooth contact
check
(1) Assemble the drive pinion assembly to the oil pump
housing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend the shims. [W8C0].>
Be careful not to force the pinion against the hous-
ing bore.
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(8) Apply red lead evenly to the surfaces of three or
four teeth of the crown gear. Rotate the drive pinion in
the forward and reverse directions several times. Then
remove the oil pump housing, and check the tooth con-
tact pattern.
If tooth contact is improper, readjust the backlash or
shim thickness.
Checking item Contact pattern Corrective action
Tooth contact
Tooth contact pattern is slightly shifted
toward to under no-load rotation.
[When loaded, contact pattern moves
toward heel.]
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Face contact
Backlash is too large.This may cause noise and chipping at
tooth ends.
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Increase thickness of drive pinion height
adjusting shim in order to bring drive pinion
close to crown gear.
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Flank contact
Backlash is too small.This may cause noise and stepped wear
on surfaces.
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Reduce thickness of drive pinion height
adjusting shim in order to move drive pin-
ion away from crown gear.
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Toe contact
(Inside end contact)
Contact areas is small.This may cause chipping at toe ends.
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Adjust as for flank contact.
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Heel contact
(Outside end contact)
Contact area is small.This may cause chipping at heel ends.
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Adjust as for face contact.
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: Adjusting direction of drive pinion
: Adjusting direction of crown gear
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11) Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the bushing.
Normal protrusion A:
2200 cc: 50—55 mm (1.97—2.17 in)
2500 cc: 28—32 mm (1.10—1.26 in)
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12) Install the torque converter clutch assembly.
(1) Install the oil pump shaft to the torque converter
clutch.
NOTE:
Make sure the clip fits securely in its groove.
(2) Holding the torque converter clutch assembly by
hand, carefully install it to the torque converter clutch
case. Be careful not to damage the bushing. Also avoid
undue contact between the oil pump shaft bushing and
stator shaft portion of the oil pump cover.
(3) Rotate the shaft lightly by hand to engage the
splines securely.
Dimension A:
2200 cc: 3.9—4.1 mm (0.154—0.161 in)
2500 cc: 7.9—8.1 mm (0.311—0.319 in)
13) Fill ATF and differential gear oil.

Differential gear oil capacity:
1.1—1.3(1.2—1.4 US qt, 1.0—1.1 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity:
2200 cc:
7.9—8.2(8.4—8.7 US qt, 7.0—7.2 Imp qt)
2500 cc:
9.5—9.8(10.0—10.3 US qt, 8.4—8.6 lmp qt)
Recommended fluid:
Dexron II or Dexron III type automatic transmis-
sion
NOTE:
After filling oil, insert the oil level gauge into the oil inlet.
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