1997 SUBARU LEGACY oil capacity

1. AWD System
A. SPECIFICATIONS
1. REAR FINAL REDUCTION GEAR RATIO
Type of gearHypoid
MT AT
2200 cc 2500 cc 2200 cc 2500 cc
Gear ratio
(Number of
gear teeth)3.900
(39/10)4 . 111
(37/9)4.444
(40/9)
Oil capacity 0.8
(0.8 US qt, 0.7 Imp qt)
Rear
differential
gear oilGL-5
2. PROPELLER SHAFT
Front propeller shaft
Joint-to-joint length:
L mm (in)AT 539 (21.22)
MT 598 (23.54)
Outside dia. of tube
mm (in)D
163.5 (2.500)
D
257.0 (2.244)
G3M0014
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3-4SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. AWD System

Pinion height adjusting shim thicknessPart No. Thickness
383495200 3.09 mm (0.1217 in)
383505200 3.12 mm (0.1228 in)
383515200 3.15 mm (0.1240 in)
383525200 3.18 mm (0.1252 in)
383535200 3.21 mm (0.1264 in)
383545200 3.24 mm (0.1276 in)
383555200 3.27 mm (0.1287 in)
383565200 3.30 mm (0.1299 in)
383575200 3.33 mm (0.1311 in)
383585200 3.36 mm (0.1323 in)
383595200 3.39 mm (0.1335 in)
383605200 3.42 mm (0.1346 in)
383615200 3.45 mm (0.1358 in)
383625200 3.48 mm (0.1370 in)
383635200 3.51 mm (0.1382 in)
383645200 3.54 mm (0.1394 in)
383655200 3.57 mm (0.1406 in)
383665200 3.60 mm (0.1417 in)
383675200 3.63 mm (0.1429 in)
383685200 3.66 mm (0.1441 in)
Side bearing standard width—20.00 mm (0.7874 in)
Side bearing retainer shim thicknessPart No. Thickness
383475201 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
383475202 0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
383475203 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)
383475204 0.40 mm (0.0157 in)
383475205 0.50 mm (0.0197 in)
Crown gear to drive pinion backlash
Limit0.10—0.20 mm (0.0039—0.0079 in)
Crown gear runout on its back surface 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Oil capacity0.8
(0.8 US qt, 0.7 Imp qt)
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3-4SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. AWD System

G3M1050
19) Install rear cover and tighten bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
29±5 N⋅m (3.0±0.5 kg-m, 21.7±3.6 ft-lb)
F: INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal sequence.
1) Install the air breather cap tapping with a plastic ham-
mer.
CAUTION:
Be sure to install new air breather cap.
2) Position front member on body by passing it under park-
ing brake cable and securing to rear differential.
NOTE:
When installing rear differential front member, do not con-
fuse the installation sequence of the upper and lower stop-
pers.
G3M1026
3) Install DOJ of rear drive shaft into rear differential. to 3-4 [W2A2].>
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
G3M1051
4) Installing procedure hereafter is in the reverse order of
removal.
5) After installation, fill differential carrier with gear oil to
the upper plug level.
CAUTION:
Apply fluid packing to plug.
Fluid packing:
THREE BOND 1205 or equivalent
Oil capacity:
0.8
(0.8 US qt, 0.7 Imp qt)
Tightening torque:
44±4 N⋅m (4.5±0.4 kg-m, 32.5±2.9 ft-lb)
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3-4SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Rear Differential

1. Steering System
A: SPECIFICATIONS
Except OUTBACK model OUTBACK model
Whole systemMinimum turning radius m (ft) 5.3 (17.4) 5.6 (18.4)
Steering angle (Inside-Outside) 37.6°—32.6°34.4°—30.2°
Steering wheel diameter mm (in) 385 (15.16)
Overall gear ratio (Turns, lock to lock) 16.5 (3.2) 19 (3.4)
GearboxType Rack and pinion, Integral
Backlash 0 (Automatically adjustable)
Valve (Power steering system) Rotary valve
Pump (Power steering
system)Type Vane pump
Oil tank Installed on pump
Output cm
3(cu in)/rev. 7.2 (0.439)
Relief pressure kPa (kg/cm
2, psi) 7,355 (75, 1,067)
Hydraulic fluid controlDropping in response to increased engine
revolutions
Hydraulic fluid
(US qt, Imp qt)1,000 rpm: 7 (7.4, 6.2)
3,000 rpm: 5 (5.3, 4.4)
Range of revolution rpm 500—7,500
Revolving direction Clockwise
Working fluid (Power
steering system)Name ATF DEXRON II, IIE or III
Capacity Oil tank
(US qt, Imp qt)
Total0.35 (0.4, 0.3)
0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
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4-3SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Steering System

If the level is at lower point or below, add fluid to keep the
level in the specified range of the indicator. If at upper point
or above, drain fluid by using a syringe or the like.
Fluid capacity:
0.7
(0.7 US qt, 0.6 Imp qt)
B4M0563
(1) Check at temperature 21°C (70°F) on reservoir sur-
face of oil pump.
(2) Check at temperature 60°C (140°F) on reservoir
surface of oil pump.
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4-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
9. Power Steering Fluid

1. Body Electrical
A: SPECIFICATIONS
BatteryReserve capacity 82 minutes (MT), 100 minutes (AT)
Cold cranking ampere 430 amperes (MT), 490 amperes (AT)
Fuse10 A, 15 A, 20 A
Combination
meterSpeedometer Electric pulse type
Tachometer Electric impulse type
Water temperature gauge Thermistor cross coil type
Fuel gauge Resistance cross coil type
Charge indicator light 12 V—1.4 W
Brake fluid level warning/parking brake indicator light 12 V—1.4 W
AT oil temperature warning light (AWD only) 12 V—1.4 W
ABS warning light 12 V—1.4 W
CHECK ENGINE warning light
(Malfunction indicator lamp)12 V—1.4 W
Oil pressure warning light 12 V—1.4 W
AIRBAG system warning light 12 V—1.4 W
Low fuel warning light 12 V—3W
FWD indicator light 12 V—1.4 W
TCS warning light 12 V—1.4 W
TCS indicator light 12 V—1.4 W
Turn signal indicator light 12 V—1.4 W (2 pieces)
Seat belt warning light 12 V—1.4 W
Door open warning light 12 V—1.4 W (5 pieces)
Headlight beam indicator light 12 V—1.4 W
Meter illumination light12 V—3 W (2 pieces)
12 V—3.4 W (4 pieces)
Headlight 12 V—60/55 W (Halogen)
Front clearance light 12 V—5W
Turn signal lightFront 12 V—21 W
Rear 12 V—21 W
Tail/Stop light 12 V—5/21 W
Back-up light 12 V—21 W
High-mount stop light12 V—18 W (SEDAN), 12 V—13 W
(WAGON)
License plate light 12 V—5W
Room light 12 V—8W
Trunk room light (SEDAN) 12 V—5W
Luggage room light (WAGON) 12 V—5W
Spot light 12 V—8 W (2 pieces)
Glove box light 12 V—3.4 W
Ash tray illumination light 12 V—1.7 W
Selector lever illumination light (AT model) 12 V—1.7 W
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6-2SPECIFICATIONS
1. Body Electrical