1997 SUBARU LEGACY ECO mode

G2M0235
3) Upon completion of adjustment, securely lock spherical
nut with lock nut.
Install return spring on lever (Models without hill holder
only).
NOTE:
Hook the long hook side of the return spring with the lever
(Models without hill holder only).
G2M0236
4) Depress clutch pedal to assure there is no abnormality
in the clutch system.
G2M0970
2. HYDRAULIC APPLICATION TYPE
Bleed air from oil line with the help of a co-worker.
1) Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of clutch
damper and put the other end into a clutch fluid container.
G2M0971
2) Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed.
Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the
fluid.
Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the
bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.
3) Repeat these steps until there are no more air bubbles
in the vinyl tube.
CAUTION:
Cover bleeder with waste cloth when loosening it, to
prevent clutch fluid from being splashed over sur-
rounding parts.
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2-10SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. On-Car Service

5. SHIFTER FORK AND ROD
Select suitable shifter forks so that both coupling sleeve and
reverse driven gear are positioned in the center of their synchro-
mesh mechanisms.
1st-2nd shifter fork
Part No. Mark Remarks
32804AA060 1Approach to 1st gear by
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
32804AA070 No mark Standard
32804AA080 3Approach to 2nd gear by
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
3rd-4th shifter fork
Part No. Mark Remarks
32810AA060 1Approach to 4th gear by
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
32810AA070 No mark Standard
32810AA100 3Approach to 3rd gear by
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
5th shifter fork
Part No. Mark Remarks
32812AA200 4Approach to 5th gear by
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
32812AA210 No mark Standard
32812AA220 6Become distant from 5th
gear by 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Rod end clearance
A: 1st-2nd—3rd-4th
0.5—1.5 mm (0.020—0.059 in)
B: 3rd-4th—5th
0.6—1.4 mm (0.024—0.055 in)
6. TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY
Drive pinion shim adjustment
Drive pinion shim
Part No.Thickness
mm (in)Part No.Thickness
mm (in)
32295AA0310.150
(0.0059)32295AA0710.250
(0.0098)
32295AA0410.175
(0.0069)32295AA0810.275
(0.0108)
32295AA0510.200
(0.0079)32295AA0910.300
(0.0118)
32295AA0610.225
(0.0089)32295AA1010.500
(0.0197)
Hypoid gear backlash
0.13—0.18 mm (0.0051—0.0071 in)Selection of main shaft rear plate
Main shaft rear plate
Dimension“A”mm (in) Part No. Mark
4.00—4.13 (0.1575—0.1626) 32294AA041 1
3.87—3.99 (0.1524—0.1571) 32294AA051 2
7. DRIVE PINION ASSEMBLY
Preload adjustment of thrust bearing
Starting torque
0.3—0.8 N⋅m(3—8 kg-cm, 2.6—6.9 in-lb)
Adjusting washer No. 1
Part No. Thickness mm (in)
803025051 3.925 (0.1545)
803025052 3.950 (0.1555)
803025053 3.975 (0.1565)
803025054 4.000 (0.1575)
803025055 4.025 (0.1585)
803025056 4.050 (0.1594)
803025057 4.075 (0.1604)
Adjusting washer No. 2
Part No. Thickness mm (in)
803025059 3.850 (0.1516)
803025054 4.000 (0.1575)
803025058 4.150 (0.1634)
Assemble a driven shaft and 1st driven gear that are selected for
the proper radial clearance adjustment.
Driven shaft 1st driven gear
Part No.Diameter A
mm (in)Part No.
32229AA15049.959—49.966
(1.9669—
1.9672)32231AA290
32229AA14049.967—49.975
(1.9672—
1.9675)32231AA280
8. DRIVE PINION ASSEMBLY (FWD Model)
Selection of 1st driven gear:
1st driven gear
Outer diameter of bushing mm (in) Part No.
41.983—41.996 (1.6529—1.6534) 32231AA320
41.968—41.982 (1.6523—1.6528) 32231AA330
41.954—41.967 (1.6517—1.6522) 32231AA340
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3-1SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Manual Transmission and Differential

C: LINE PRESSURE TEST
1. GENERAL
If the clutch or the brake band shows a sign of slippage or
shifting sensation is not correct, the line pressure should be
checked.
Excessive shocks during upshifting or shifting takes
place at a higher point than under normal circumstances,
may be due to the line pressure being too high.
Slippage or inability to operate the vehicle may, in most
cases, be due to loss of oil pressure for the operation of
the clutch, brake band or control valve.
G3M0869
1) Line pressure measurement (under no load)
CAUTION:
Before measuring line pressure, jack-up front
wheels (front-wheel-drive model) or all wheels (4-wheel
drive model).
Maintain temperature of ATF at approximately 50°C
(122°F) during measurement.
(ATF will reach the above temperature after idling the
engine for approximately 30 minutes with select lever
in“N”or“P”.)
G3M0869
2) Line pressure measurement (under heavy load)
CAUTION:
Before measuring line pressure, apply both foot and
parking brakes with all wheels chocked (Same as for
“stall”test conditions).
Measure line pressure when select lever is in“R”,
“2”with engine under stall conditions.
Measure line pressure within 5 seconds after shift-
ing the select lever to each position. (If line pressure
needs to be measured again, allow the engine to idle
and then stop. Wait for at least one minute before mea-
surement.)
Maintain the temperature of ATF at approximately
50°C (122°F) during measurement. (ATF will reach the
above temperature after idling the engine for approxi-
mately 30 minutes with the select lever in“N”or“P”.)
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3-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
3. Performance Test

C: LINE PRESSURE TEST
1. GENERAL
If the clutch or the brake band shows a sign of slippage or
shifting sensation is not correct, the line pressure should be
checked.
Excessive shocks during upshifting or shifting takes
place at a higher point than under normal circumstances,
may be due to the line pressure being too high.
Slippage or inability to operate the vehicle may, in most
cases, be due to loss of oil pressure for the operation of
the clutch, brake band or control valve.
G3M0869
1) Line pressure measurement (under no load)
CAUTION:
Before measuring line pressure, jack-up front
wheels (front-wheel-drive model) or all wheels (4-wheel
drive model).
Maintain temperature of ATF at approximately 50°C
(122°F) during measurement.
(ATF will reach the above temperature after idling the
engine for approximately 30 minutes with select lever
in“N”or“P”.)
G3M0869
2) Line pressure measurement (under heavy load)
CAUTION:
Before measuring line pressure, apply both foot and
parking brakes with all wheels chocked (Same as for
“stall”test conditions).
Measure line pressure when select lever is in“R”,
“2”with engine under stall conditions.
Measure line pressure within 5 seconds after shift-
ing the select lever to each position. (If line pressure
needs to be measured again, allow the engine to idle
and then stop. Wait for at least one minute before mea-
surement.)
Maintain the temperature of ATF at approximately
50°C (122°F) during measurement. (ATF will reach the
above temperature after idling the engine for approxi-
mately 30 minutes with the select lever in“N”or“P”.)
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3-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
3. Performance Test

C: LINE PRESSURE TEST
1. GENERAL
If the clutch or the brake band shows a sign of slippage or
shifting sensation is not correct, the line pressure should be
checked.
Excessive shocks during upshifting or shifting takes
place at a higher point than under normal circumstances,
may be due to the line pressure being too high.
Slippage or inability to operate the vehicle may, in most
cases, be due to loss of oil pressure for the operation of
the clutch, brake band or control valve.
G3M0869
1) Line pressure measurement (under no load)
CAUTION:
Before measuring line pressure, jack-up front
wheels (front-wheel-drive model) or all wheels (4-wheel
drive model).
Maintain temperature of ATF at approximately 50°C
(122°F) during measurement.
(ATF will reach the above temperature after idling the
engine for approximately 30 minutes with select lever
in“N”or“P”.)
G3M0869
2) Line pressure measurement (under heavy load)
CAUTION:
Before measuring line pressure, apply both foot and
parking brakes with all wheels chocked (Same as for
“stall”test conditions).
Measure line pressure when select lever is in“R”,
“2”with engine under stall conditions.
Measure line pressure within 5 seconds after shift-
ing the select lever to each position. (If line pressure
needs to be measured again, allow the engine to idle
and then stop. Wait for at least one minute before mea-
surement.)
Maintain the temperature of ATF at approximately
50°C (122°F) during measurement. (ATF will reach the
above temperature after idling the engine for approxi-
mately 30 minutes with the select lever in“N”or“P”.)
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3-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
3. Performance Test

B: SERVICE DATA
Except OUTBACK model OUTBACK model
Steering wheel Free play mm (in) 17 (0.67)
Turning angleInner tire & wheel 37.6°34.4°
Outer tire & wheel 32.6°30.2°
Steering shaftClearance between steering
wheel and column cover
mm (in)3.0 (0.118)
Steering gearbox
(Power steering system)Sliding resistance N (kg, lb) 240.3 (24.5, 54.0) or less
Rack shaft play in radial direc-
tion
mm (in)0.15 (0.0059) or less
Right-turn steering Horizontal movement: 0.3 (0.012) or less
Left-turn steering Vertical movement: 0.15 (0.0059) or less
Input shaft play mm (in)
In radial direction 0.18 (0.0071) or less
In axial direction 0.1 (0.004) or less
Turning resistance N (kg, lb)Within 30 mm (1.18 in) from rack center in straight ahead
position: Less than 11.18 (1.14, 2.51)
Maximum allowable value: 12.7 (1.3, 2.9)
Oil pump (Power steering sys-
tem)Pulley shaft mm (in)
Radial play 0.4 (0.016) or less
Axial play 0.9 (0.035) or less
Pulley
Ditch deflection mm (in)
Resistance to rotation
N (kg, lb)1.0 (0.039) or less
9.22 (0.94, 2.07) or less
Regular pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)981 (10, 142) or less
Relief pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)7,355 (75, 1,067)
Steering wheel effort
(Power steering system)At standstill with engine
idling on a concrete road
N (kg, lb)31.4 (3.2, 7.1) or less
At standstill with engine
stalled on a concrete road
N (kg, lb)147 (15, 33) or less
C: RECOMMENDED POWER STEERING
FLUID
Recommended power steering fluid Manufacturer
ATF DEXRON II, ATF DEXRON IIE or ATF
DEXRON IIIB.P.
CALTEX
CASTROL
MOBIL
SHELL
TEXACO
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4-3SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Steering System

G4M0101
9) Disconnect pipes C and D from pipe of gearbox.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage these pipes.
NOTE:
Disconnect upper pipe D first, and lower pipe C second.
G4M0102
10) Remove clamp bolts securing gearbox to
crossmember, and remove gearbox.
B4M0132A
B: DISASSEMBLY
1) Disconnect four pipes from gearbox.
2) Secure gearbox removed from vehicle in vice using ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
CAUTION:
Secure the gearbox in a vice using the ST as shown.
Do not attempt to secure it without this ST.
3) Remove tie-rod end and lock nut from gearbox.
G4M0104
4) Remove small clip from boot using pliers, and move
boot to tie-rod end side.
G4M0105
5) Remove boot together with large clips.
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4-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

G4M0126
14) If tie-rod end was removed, screw in lock nut and tie-
rod end to screwed portion of tie-rod, and tighten lock nut
temporarily in a position as shown in figure.
Installed tie-rod length: L
15 mm (0.59 in)
NOTE:
Pay attention to difference between right and left tie-rod
ends.
G4M0127
15) Inspect gearbox as follows:
A. Holding tie-rod end, repeat lock to lock two or three
times as quickly as possible.
B. Holding tie-rod end, turn it slowly at a radius one or two
times as large as possible.
After all, make sure that boot is installed in the specified
position without deflation.
16) Remove gearbox from ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
17) Install four pipes on gearbox.
(1) Connect pipes A and B to four pipe joints of gear-
box. Connect upper pipe B first, and lower pipe A.
Tightening torque:
13±3 N⋅m (1.3±0.3 kg-m, 9.4±2.2 ft-lb)
G4M0101
(2) Connect pipes C and D to gearbox.
Connect lower pipe C first, and upper pipe D second.
Tightening torque:
15±5 N⋅m (1.5±0.5 kg-m, 10.8±3.6 ft-lb)
G4M0102
E: INSTALLATION
1) Insert gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to
damage gearbox boot.
2) Tighten gearbox to crossmember bracket via clamp with
bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
59±12 N⋅m (6.0±1.2 kg-m, 43±9 ft-lb)
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4-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]