1997 SUBARU LEGACY check oil

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11) Take out steel ball from clutch.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to lose steel ball.
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12) Remove idle gear from housing.
B6M0433A
13) Remove retainer and roller from housing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop retainer and roller.
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14) Remove coil spring from magnetic switch.
D: INSPECTION
1. ARMATURE
1) Check commutator for any sign of burns of rough sur-
faces or stepped wear. If wear is of a minor nature, correct
it by using sand paper.
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1. Starter

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5) Ball bearing
Check rear ball bearing. Replace it if it is noisy or if rotor
does not turn smoothly.
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2. STATOR
1) Continuity test
Inspect stator coil for continuity between its terminals.
When there is no continuity between individual terminals,
cable is broken.
Replace stator coil.
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2) Insulation test
Inspect stator coil for continuity between stator core and
each terminal. If there is continuity, replace stator coil.
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3. BRUSH
Measure brush length. If brush is worn, replace brush
holder assembly.
Brush length (
):
Standard
20.5 mm (0.807 in)
Limit
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
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4. DIODE ASSEMBLY
The diode consists of eight diodes, four each being located
on the positive and negative sides. The diode is necessary
to restrict current flow to one direction.
Check all diodes, for continuity. If any diode is faulty,
replace diode assembly.
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2. Generator

2) Check operation as shown in chart below.
No.Switch operation
Value of
voltage meterLamp operation
Remarks
123 12
1 ON OFF OFF 12 V DIM ONCheck initial
excitation.
2 ON ON OFF 12 VON
or
BLINKOFF Check total excitation.
3 ON ON OFF 16 VOFF
or
DIM-BLINKOFFWhen value of voltage
meter is between 12
V and 16 V.
4 OFF ON OFF 12 VON
or
BLINKONCheck connection for
S and B terminals.
5 OFF ON ON 18 V ON ONCheck for over
loading of voltage.
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D: ASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly proce-
dures.
CAUTION:
When disassembling generator, replace rear ball
bearing.
When soldering starter coil to diode, do not touch
lead wire with solder for more than 5 seconds.
B6M0492
Before installing rear cover, insert pin from outside
of rear cover so that holds brush. After installing rear
cover, remove pin.
B6M0476A
When installing rear cover, heat portion
Ato 50°C
(122°F) with heater drier.
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2. Generator

3. Spark Plug
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be of the
same heat range.
Spark plug:
CHAMPION: RC10YC4
(Alternate)
NGK: BKR6E-11
NIPPONDENSO: K20PR-U11
1) Remove spark plug cords by pulling boot, not cord itself.
2) Remove spark plugs.
3) When installing spark plugs on cylinder head, use spark
plug wrench.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
20.6±2.9 N⋅m (2.10±0.30 kg-m, 15.19±2.14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
The above torque should be only applied to new spark
plugs without oil on their threads.
In case their threads are lubricated, the torque should
be reduced by approximately 1/3 of the specified
torque in order to avoid their over-stressing.
4) Connect spark plug cords.
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B: INSPECTION
Check electrodes and inner and outer porcelain of plugs,
noting the type of deposits and the degree of electrode
erosion.
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1) Normal
Brown to grayish-tan deposits and slight electrode wear
indicate correct spark plug heat range.
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3. Spark Plug

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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1. Body Electrical

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B: INSPECTION
1. DEFOGGER SWITCH
Move rear window defogger switch to each position and
check continuity between terminals as indicated in table
below:
Terminal
Switch position35 14 2
OFF

ON
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2. DEFOGGER RELAY
Check continuity between terminals as indicated in table
below, when connecting the battery to terminal No. 1 and
No. 3.
When current flows.Between terminals
No. 2 and No. 4Continuity exists.
When current does not flow.Between terminals
No. 2 and No. 4Continuity does not
exist.
Between terminals
No. 1 and No. 3Continuity exists.
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3. HEAT WIRES
1) Start the engine so that battery is being charged.
2) Turn defogger switch to ON.
3) Check each heat wire at its center position for discon-
tinuity by setting direct current voltmeter.
Normal indication is about 6 volts.
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NOTE:
When measuring voltage, wind a piece of tin foil around the
tip of the tester probe and press the foil against the wire
with your finger.
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12. Rear Window Defogger

B: BULB REPLACEMENT
B6M0761A
1Tachometer and temperature
gauge illumination

2Oil pressure

3CHECK ENGINE (Malfunction Indi-
cator Light)

4Tachometer illumination

5Turn signal (RH)

6Headlight beam

7Door open (Front-Right)
8Seat belt

9Door open (Front-Left)

10Door open (Rear-Right)

11Door open (Rear-Left)

12Rear gate open (Wagon)

13TCS (Operation indicator)
(TAIWAN model)

14Turn signal (LH)

15Speedometer illumination
16Speedometer and fuel gauge illumi-
nation

17Low fuel

18Charge

19Brake fluid level/parking brake

20FWD

21AT oil temperature

22ABS

23TCS (Warning) (TAIWAN model)
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13. Combination Meter

1. Starter Interlock System (MT Model)
A: DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE
1. Check main power supply for starter motor.
OK
Not OK

Recharge the battery.

Repair or replace wiring harness.
2. Check power supply for magnet coil of starter
motor.
Not OK
OK
Repair or replace starter motor.
3. Check power supply for starter interlock relay.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
4. Check starter interlock relay.
OK
Not OK
Replace starter interlock relay.
5. Check clutch switch.
OK
Not OK
Adjust or replace clutch switch.
6. Check harness connector between starter
interlock relay and starter motor.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
7. Check harness connector between starter
interlock relay and clutch switch.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
8. Check ground circuit of clutch switch.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
System is OK








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6-2DIAGNOSTICS
1. Starter Interlock System (MT Model)