1997 SUBARU LEGACY automatic transmission and differential

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A: DISASSEMBLY
1. EXTERNAL PARTS
1) Place the transmission unit on a work bench, with the
oil pan facing down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend or damage external parts.
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2) Remove the drain plug, and drain differential oil. Tighten
the plug temporarily after draining.
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3) Remove the drain plug, and drain automatic transmis-
sion fluid (ATF). Tighten the plug temporarily after draining.
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4) Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.
NOTE:
Extract the torque converter clutch horizontally. Be care-
ful not to scratch the bushing inside the oil pump shaft.
Note that oil pump shaft also comes out.
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5) Remove the input shaft.
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4. Overall Transmission

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11) Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the bushing.
Normal protrusion A:
2200 cc: 50—55 mm (1.97—2.17 in)
2500 cc: 28—32 mm (1.10—1.26 in)
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12) Install the torque converter clutch assembly.
(1) Install the oil pump shaft to the torque converter
clutch.
NOTE:
Make sure the clip fits securely in its groove.
(2) Holding the torque converter clutch assembly by
hand, carefully install it to the torque converter clutch
case. Be careful not to damage the bushing. Also avoid
undue contact between the oil pump shaft bushing and
stator shaft portion of the oil pump cover.
(3) Rotate the shaft lightly by hand to engage the
splines securely.
Dimension A:
2200 cc: 3.9—4.1 mm (0.154—0.161 in)
2500 cc: 7.9—8.1 mm (0.311—0.319 in)
13) Fill ATF and differential gear oil.

Differential gear oil capacity:
1.1—1.3(1.2—1.4 US qt, 1.0—1.1 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity:
2200 cc:
7.9—8.2(8.4—8.7 US qt, 7.0—7.2 Imp qt)
2500 cc:
9.5—9.8(10.0—10.3 US qt, 8.4—8.6 lmp qt)
Recommended fluid:
Dexron II or Dexron III type automatic transmis-
sion
NOTE:
After filling oil, insert the oil level gauge into the oil inlet.
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4. Overall Transmission

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(7) Apply the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) onto
the parts immediately prior to assembly, and the speci-
fied tightening torque should be observed carefully.
(8) Use vaseline if it is necessary to hold parts in the
position when assembling.
(9) Drain ATF and differential gear oil into a saucer so
that the conditions of fluid and oil can be inspected.
(10) Do not support axle drive shaft, stator shaft, input
shaft or various pipes when moving transmission from
one place to another.
(11) Always discard old oil seals and O-ring, and install
new ones.
(12) Do not reuse old aluminum (overrunning clutch
pipes, etc.) pipes, gaskets, spring pins. Install new
ones.
(13) Be sure to replace parts which are damaged,
worn, scratched, discolored, etc.
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1. Precaution

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Oil pump housing
Oil pump housing (Defective casting)
O-ring on the test plugs
Checking blind plugs
Differential gear breather
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Automatic transmission case
Transmission case (Defective casting)
Mating surface of oil pan
O-ring on the test plugs
Checking blind plugs (Steel balls)
Oil supply pipe connector
ATF cooler pipe connector and gasket
Oil pan drain plug
O-ring on the transmission harness holder
Oil pump plugs
ATF breather
Shift lever oil seal
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Extension case
Extension case (Defective casting)
O-ring on the vehicle speed sensor
Rear drive shaft oil seal
Checking blind plugs (Steel ball)
O-ring on the test plugs
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2. On-Car Service

3. Performance Test
A: STALL TEST
1. GENERAL
The stall test is of extreme importance in diagnosing the
condition of the automatic transmission and the engine. It
should be conducted to measure the engine stall speeds in
all shift ranges except the P and N ranges.
Purposes of the stall test:
1) To check the operation of the automatic transmission
clutch.
2) To check the operation of the torque converter clutch.
3) To check engine performance.
2. TEST METHODS
Preparations before test:


1Check that throttle valve opens fully.


2Check that engine oil level is correct.


3Check that coolant level is correct.


4Check that ATF level is correct.


5Check that differential gear oil level is correct.


6Increase ATF temperature to 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
by idling the engine for approximately 30 minutes (with
select lever set to“N”or“P”).
1) Install an engine tachometer at a location visible from
the driver’s compartment and mark the stall speed range
on the tachometer scale.
2) Place the wheel chocks at the front and rear of all
wheels and engage the parking brake.
3) Move the manual linkage to ensure it operates properly,
and shift the select lever to the 2 range.
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4) While forcibly depressing the foot brake pedal, gradu-
ally depress the accelerator pedal until the engine operates
at full throttle.
5) When the engine speed is stabilized, read that speed
quickly and release the accelerator pedal.
6) Shift the select lever to Neutral, and cool down the
engine by idling it for more than one minute.
7) Record the stall speed.
8) If stall speed in 2 range is higher than specifications,
forward clutch slipping on brake band slipping may occur.
To identify it, conduct the same test as above in D range.
9) Perform the stall tests with the select lever in the R
range.
CAUTION:
Do not continue the stall test for MORE THAN FIVE
SECONDS at a time (from closed throttle, fully open
throttle to stall speed reading). Failure to follow this
instruction causes the engine oil and ATF to deterio-
rate and the clutch and brake band to be adversely
affected.
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3. Performance Test

G3M0871
A: DISASSEMBLY
1. EXTERNAL PARTS
1) Place the transmission unit on a work bench, with the
oil pan facing down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend or damage external parts.
G3M0325
2) Remove the drain plug, and drain differential oil. Tighten
the plug temporarily after draining.
G3M0326
3) Remove the drain plug, and drain automatic transmis-
sion fluid (ATF). Tighten the plug temporarily after draining.
G3M0327
4) Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.
NOTE:
Extract the torque converter clutch horizontally. Be care-
ful not to scratch the bushing inside the oil pump shaft.
Note that oil pump shaft also comes out.
G3M0328
5) Remove the input shaft.
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4. Overall Transmission

B3M0630A
11) Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the bushing.
Normal protrusion A:
2200 cc: 50—55 mm (1.97—2.17 in)
2500 cc: 28—32 mm (1.10—1.26 in)
B3M0632A
12) Install the torque converter clutch assembly.
(1) Install the oil pump shaft to the torque converter
clutch.
NOTE:
Make sure the clip fits securely in its groove.
(2) Holding the torque converter clutch assembly by
hand, carefully install it to the torque converter clutch
case. Be careful not to damage the bushing. Also avoid
undue contact between the oil pump shaft bushing and
stator shaft portion of the oil pump cover.
(3) Rotate the shaft lightly by hand to engage the
splines securely.
Dimension A:
2200 cc: 3.9—4.1 mm (0.154—0.161 in)
2500 cc: 7.9—8.1 mm (0.311—0.319 in)
13) Fill ATF and differential gear oil.

Differential gear oil capacity:
1.1—1.3(1.2—1.4 US qt, 1.0—1.1 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity:
2200 cc:
7.9—8.2(8.4—8.7 US qt, 7.0—7.2 Imp qt)
2500 cc:
9.5—9.8(10.0—10.3 US qt, 8.4—8.6 lmp qt)
Recommended fluid:
Dexron II or Dexron III type automatic transmis-
sion
NOTE:
After filling oil, insert the oil level gauge into the oil inlet.
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4. Overall Transmission

A: BASIC CHECK ITEMS FOR AT
When trouble code about automatic transmission is shown
on display, carry out the following basic check. After that,
carry out the replacement or repair work.
1) ATF level check
2) Differential gear oil level check
3) ATF leak check
4) Differential gear oil leak check
5) Brake band adjustment
6) Stall test
7) Line pressure test
8) Transfer clutch pressure test
9) Time lag test
10) Road test
11) Shift characteristics
NOTE:
As for the method, refer to 3-2 [W2A0], [W2B1], [W300].
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6. Basic Diagnostic Procedure