1997 SUBARU LEGACY oil filter

2. 2500 cc MODEL
Lubrication methodForced lubrication
Oil pumpPump typeTrochoid type
Number of teethInner rotor 9
Outer rotor 10
Outer rotor diameter x thickness 78 x 10 mm (3.07 x 0.39 in)
Tip clearance between inner and outer rotorSTANDARD 0.04—0.14 mm (0.0016—0.0055 in)
LIMIT 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
Side clearance between inner rotor and pump
caseSTANDARD 0.02—0.07 mm (0.0008—0.0028 in)
LIMIT 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Case clearance between outer rotor and pump
caseSTANDARD 0.10—0.175 mm (0.0039—0.0069 in)
LIMIT 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Capacity at
80°C (176°F)600 rpm Discharge- pressure 98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2, 14 psi) or more
- quantity 4.6
(4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)/min.
5,000 rpm Discharge- pressure 294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm
2, 43 psi) or more
- quantity 47.0
(12.4 US gal, 10.3 Imp gal)/min.
Relief valve operation pressure 588 kPa (6.0 kg/cm
2, 85 psi)
Oil filterTypeFull-flow filter type
Filtration area 1,000 cm
2(155 sq in)
By-pass valve opening pressure 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
Outer diameter x width 80 x 70 mm (3.15 x 2.76 in)
Oil filter to engine thread size M 20 x 1.5
Oil pressure
switchTypeImmersed contact point type
Working voltage—wattage 12 V—3.4 W or less
Warning light activation pressure 14.7 kPa (0.15 kg/cm
2, 2.1 psi)
Proof pressure More than 981 kPa (10 kg/cm
2, 142 psi)
Oil pan capacity4.5
(4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
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2-4SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Lubrication System

1. Lubrication System
B2M0314A

1Plug


2Washer


3Relief valve spring


4Relief valve


5Oil seal


6Oil pump case


7Inner rotor


8Outer rotor


9Oil pump cover


10Oil filter


11O-ring


12Oil pump ASSY


13Oil pressure switch


14Oil filler duct

15Baffle plate


16Oil strainer stay


17O-ring


18Oil strainer


19Oil level gauge guide


20Oil pan


21Oil level gauge


22Washer


23Drain plug
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 5 (0.5, 3.6)
T2: 5
+1
0(0.5+0.1
0, 3.6+0.7
0)
T3: 6.4 (0.65, 4.7)
T4: 9.8 (1.0, 7.0)
T5: 44.1±3.4 (4.5±0.35, 32.5±2.5)
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2-4COMPONENT PARTS
1. Lubrication System

1. Engine Lubrication System
Before troubleshooting, make sure that the engine oil level
is correct and no oil leakage exists.
Trouble Possible cause Corrective action
1. Warning light remains
on.1) Oil pressure switch
failureCracked diaphragm or oil leakage within switch Replace.
Broken spring or seized contacts Replace.
2) Low oil pressureClogged oil filter Replace.
Malfunction of oil by-pass valve of oil filter Clean or replace.
Malfunction of oil relief valve of oil pump Clean or replace.
Clogged oil passage Clean.
Excessive tip clearance and side clearance of oil
pump rotor and gearReplace.
Clogged oil strainer or broken pipe Clean or replace.
3) No oil pressureInsufficient engine oil Replenish.
Broken pipe of oil strainer Replace.
Stuck oil pump rotor Replace.
2. Warning light does not
go on.1) Burn-out bulb Replace.
2) Poor contact of switch contact points Replace.
3) Disconnection of wiring Repair.
3. Warning light flickers
momentarily.1) Poor contact at terminals Repair.
2) Defective wiring harness Repair.
3) Low oil pressureCheck for the same pos-
sible causes as listed in
1.—2)
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2-4DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Lubrication System

10. Transfer and Extension
B3M0375A

1Snap ring


2Pressure plate


3Drive plate


4Driven plate


5Thrust needle bearing


6Snap ring


7Spring retainer


8Lathe cut seal ring


9Transfer clutch piston


10Lathe cut seal ring


11Needle bearing


12Rear drive shaft


13Ball bearing

14Seal ring


15Vehicle speed sensor 1 (AWD only)


16Transfer clutch pipe


17Duty sol. C (Transfer clutch)


18Gasket


19Plate


20Filter


21Gasket


22Roller bearing


23Extension case


24Oil seal


25Dust seal


26Seal transfer piston

27O-ring


28Test plug


29O-ring


30Clip


31Transfer valve body


32Clip


33Stay
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 7±1 (0.7±0.1, 5.1±0.7)
T2: 8±1 (0.8±0.1, 5.8±0.7)
T3: 13±1 (1.3±0.1, 9.4±0.7)
T4: 25±2 (2.5±0.2, 18.1±1.4)
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3-2COMPONENT PARTS
10. Transfer and Extension

G3M0371
5) Remove the snap ring. Then remove the speedometer
driven gear.
G3M0372
6) Remove vehicle speed sensor 2.
7) Tap out the speedometer shaft to the outside of the
case, and remove the oil seal.
G3M0373
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.
G3M0867
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.
B3M0831A
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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3-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Overall Transmission

G3M0345
6) Install the oil cooler outlet pipe, and secure with two
bolts.
Tightening torque:
8±1 N⋅m (0.8±0.1 kg-m, 5.8±0.7 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Fit the pipe into position. Be careful to avoid twisting.
G3M0427
7) Install the oil pan.
(1) Attach the magnet at the specified position.
G3M0428
(2) With gasket inserted, secure the oil pan by tighten-
ing 20 bolts.
Tightening torque:
4.9±0.5 N⋅m (0.50±0.05 kg-m, 3.6±0.4 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts evenly.
G3M0867
5. EXTENSION SECTION
NOTE:
When installing new oil seal into extension case, press it
with ST.
ST 498057300 INSTALLER
1) Install the filter in the extension case.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the orientation of the filter.
2) Install the transfer clutch valve assembly, transfer pipe,
and the stay then secure with five bolts.
Tightening torque:
8±1 N⋅m (0.8±0.1 kg-m, 5.8±0.7 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten the going lead with one of these
bolts.
Be sure to use a new gasket.
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3-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Overall Transmission

G3M0906
5) Temporarily assemble lower valve body to upper valve
body.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop the upper body interior steel
ball, or the lower body interior filter, orifice check
spring, or orifice check valve.
B3M0406A
6) Install the duty solenoid B and the four brackets.
7) Tighten twenty seven bolts & washers and two reamer
bolts.
Tightening torque:
T1: 8±1 N⋅m (0.8±0.1 kg-m, 5.8±0.7 ft-lb)
T2: 11.3±1.5 N⋅m (1.15±0.15 kg-m, 8.3±1.1 ft-lb)
Unit: mm (in)
abcde
Length 70 (2.76) 50 (1.97) 33 (1.30) 27 (1.06) 28 (1.10)
Numbers 2 6 16 1 2
G3M0864
8) Install the shift solenoid and duty solenoid A.
a length : 16 mm (0.63 in)
b length : 27 mm (1.06 in)
Tightening torque:
8±1 N⋅m (0.8±0.1 kg-m, 5.8±0.7 ft-lb)
G3M0445
7. Oil Pump Assembly
A: DISASSEMBLY
1) Remove the oil seal retainer.
Also remove the O-ring and oil seal (air breather).
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3-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
6. Control Valve Body - 7. Oil Pump Assembly

10. Transfer and Extension
B3M0375A

1Snap ring


2Pressure plate


3Drive plate


4Driven plate


5Thrust needle bearing


6Snap ring


7Spring retainer


8Lathe cut seal ring


9Transfer clutch piston


10Lathe cut seal ring


11Needle bearing


12Rear drive shaft


13Ball bearing

14Seal ring


15Vehicle speed sensor 1 (AWD only)


16Transfer clutch pipe


17Duty sol. C (Transfer clutch)


18Gasket


19Plate


20Filter


21Gasket


22Roller bearing


23Extension case


24Oil seal


25Dust seal


26Seal transfer piston

27O-ring


28Test plug


29O-ring


30Clip


31Transfer valve body


32Clip


33Stay
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 7±1 (0.7±0.1, 5.1±0.7)
T2: 8±1 (0.8±0.1, 5.8±0.7)
T3: 13±1 (1.3±0.1, 9.4±0.7)
T4: 25±2 (2.5±0.2, 18.1±1.4)
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3-2COMPONENT PARTS
10. Transfer and Extension