1997 SUBARU LEGACY rotor

2. Engine Noise
Type of sound Condition Possible cause
Regular clicking soundSound increases as engine
speed increases.Valve mechanism is defective.
Incorrect valve clearance
Worn valve rocker
Worn camshaft
Broken valve spring
Heavy and dull clankOil pressure is low.Worn crankshaft main bearing
Worn connecting rod bearing (big end)
Oil pressure is normal.Loose flywheel mounting bolts
Damaged engine mounting
High-pitched clank
(Spark knock)Sound is noticeable when
accelerating with an overload.Ignition timing advanced
Accumulation of carbon inside combustion chamber
Wrong spark plug
Improper gasoline
Clank when engine speed is
medium (1,000 to 2,000 rpm).Sound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy
cylinder is disconnected.
(NOTE*)Worn crankshaft main bearing
Worn bearing at crankshaft end of connecting rod
Knocking sound when engine
is operating under idling speed
and engine is warm.Sound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy
cylinder is disconnected.
(NOTE*)Worn cylinder liner and piston ring
Broken or stuck piston ring
Worn piston pin and hole at piston end of connecting rod
Sound is not reduced if each
fuel injector connector is
disconnected in turn. (NOTE*)Worn camshaft journal bore in crankcase
Squeaky sound—Insufficient generator lubrication
Rubbing sound—Defective generator brush and rotor contact
Gear scream when starting
engine—Defective ignition starter switch
Worn gear and starter pinion
Sound like polishing glass with
a dry cloth—Loose drive belt
Defective engine coolant pump shaft
Hissing sound—Loss of compression
Air leakage in air intake system, hoses, connections or
manifolds
Timing belt noise—Loose timing belt
Belt contacting case/adjacent part
Valve tappet noise—Incorrect valve clearance
NOTE*:
When disconnecting fuel injector connector, Malfunction Indicator Light (CHECK ENGINE light) illuminates and trouble code is stored in
ECM memory.
Therefore, carry out the CLEAR MEMORY MODE and INSPECTION MODE after connecting fuel injector connector. (Ref. to 2-7 On-Board
Diagnostics II System.)
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2-3DIAGNOSTICS
2. Engine Noise

G2M0084
1) Install baffle plate.
2) Install oil strainer and O-ring
3) Install oil strainer stay.
4) Apply fluid packing to matching surfaces and install oil
pan.
Fluid packing:
THREE BOND 1207C or equivalent
G2M0194
5) Apply fluid packing to matching surfaces and install oil
separator cover.
Fluid packing:
THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
B2M0706A
6) Install drive plate.
To lock crankshaft, use ST.
ST 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER
7) Install housing cover.
G2M0076
8) Installation of oil pump
(1) Discard front oil seal after removal. Replace with a
new one by using ST.
ST 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
B2M0390A
(2) Apply fluid packing to matching surface of oil pump.
Fluid packing:
THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
(3) Install oil pump on cylinder block. Be careful not to
damage oil seal during installation.
CAUTION:
Do not forget to install O-ring and seal when install-
ing oil pump.
Align flat surface of oil pump’s inner rotor with
crankshaft before installation.
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2-3bSERVICE PROCEDURE
5. Cylinder Block

2. Engine Noise
Type of sound Condition Possible cause
Regular clicking soundSound increases as engine
speed increases.Valve mechanism is defective.
Incorrect valve clearance
Worn camshaft
Broken valve spring
Heavy and dull clankOil pressure is low.Worn crankshaft main bearing
Worn connecting rod bearing (big end)
Oil pressure is normal.Loose flywheel mounting bolts
Damaged engine mounting
High-pitched clank
(Spark knock)Sound is noticeable when
accelerating with an overload.Ignition timing advanced
Accumulation of carbon inside combustion chamber
Wrong spark plug
Improper gasoline
Clank when engine speed is
medium (1,000 to 2,000 rpm).Sound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy
cylinder is disconnected.
(NOTE*)Worn crankshaft main bearing
Worn bearing at crankshaft end of connecting rod
Knocking sound when engine
is operating under idling speed
and engine is warm.Sound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy
cylinder is disconnected.
(NOTE*)Worn cylinder liner and piston ring
Broken or stuck piston ring
Worn piston pin and hole at piston end of connecting rod
Sound is not reduced if each
fuel injector connector is
disconnected in turn. (NOTE*)Unusually worn valve lifter
Worn camshaft journal bore in crankcase
Squeaky sound—Insufficient generator lubrication
Rubbing sound—Defective generator brush and rotor contact
Gear scream when starting
engine—Defective ignition starter switch
Worn gear and starter pinion
Sound like polishing glass with
a dry cloth—Loose drive belt
Defective engine coolant pump shaft
Hissing sound—Loss of compression
Air leakage in air intake system, hoses, connections or
manifolds
Timing belt noise—Loose timing belt
Belt contacting case/adjacent part
Valve tappet noise—Incorrect valve clearance
NOTE*:
When disconnecting fuel injector connector, Malfunction Indicator Light (CHECK ENGINE light) illuminates and trouble code is stored in
ECM memory.
Therefore, carry out the CLEAR MEMORY MODE and INSPECTION MODE after connecting fuel injector connector. (Ref. to 2-7 On-Board
Diagnostics II System.)
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2-3bDIAGNOSTICS
2. Engine Noise

1. Lubrication System
A: SPECIFICATIONS
1. 2200 cc MODEL
Lubrication methodForced lubrication
Oil pumpPump typeTrochoid type
Number of teethInner rotor 9
Outer rotor 10
Outer rotor diameter x thickness 78x9mm(3.07 x 0.35 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)700 rpm Discharge- pressure 98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2, 14 psi) or more
- quantity 4.2
(4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)/min.
5,000 rpm Discharge- pressure 294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm
2, 43 psi) or more
- quantity 42.0
(11.10 US gal, 9.24 Imp gal)/min.
Relief valve operation pressure 490 kPa (5.0 kg/cm
2, 71 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
Relief valve (on rocker shaft) operation pressure 69 kPa (0.7kg/cm
2, 10 psi)
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 capacity4.0
(4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
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2-4SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Lubrication System

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

G2M0071
7) Remove oil pump by using flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch mating surfaces of cylinder
block and oil pump.
B2M0315A
B: DISASSEMBLY
Remove screws which secure oil pump cover and disas-
semble oil pump.
Inscribe alignment marks on inner and outer rotors so that
they can be replaced in their original positions during reas-
sembly.
CAUTION:
Before removing relief valve, loosen plug when remov-
ing oil pump from cylinder block.


1Oil seal


2Pump case


3Inner rotor


4Outer rotor


5Pump cover


6Relief valve


7Relief spring


8Plug


9Washer


10O-ring
B2M0316A
C: INSPECTION
1. TIP CLEARANCE
Measure the tip clearance of rotors. If the clearance
exceeds the limit, replace rotors as a matched set.
Tip clearance:
Standard
0.04—0.14 mm (0.0016—0.0055 in)
Limit
0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
B2M0317A
2. CASE CLEARANCE
Measure the clearance between the outer rotor and the
cylinder block rotor housing. If the clearance exceeds the
limit, replace the rotor.
Case clearance:
Standard
0.10—0.175 mm (0.0039—0.0069 in)
Limit
0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
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2-4SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Oil Pump

B2M0318
3. SIDE CLEARANCE
Measure clearance between oil pump inner rotor and pump
cover. If the clearance exceeds the limit, replace rotor or
pump body.
Side clearance:
Standard
0.02—0.07 mm (0.0008—0.0028 in)
Limit
0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
4. OIL RELIEF VALVE
Check the valve for fitting condition and damage, and the
relief valve spring for damage and deterioration. Replace
the parts if defective.
Relief valve spring:
Free length; 71.8 mm (2.827 in)
Installed length; 54.7 mm (2.154 in)
Load when installed; 77.08 N (7.86 kg, 17.33 lb)
5. OIL PUMP CASE
Check the oil pump case for worn shaft hole, clogged oil
passage, worn rotor chamber, cracks, and other faults.
6. OIL SEAL
Check the oil seal lips for deformation, hardening, wear,
etc. and replace if defective.
G2M0076
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Install front oil seal by using ST.
ST 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
CAUTION:
Use a new oil seal.
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2-4SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Oil Pump