1997 SUBARU LEGACY transmission

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3. Fuel Tank
A: REMOVAL
1) Release fuel pressure.
2) Drain fuel from fuel tank.
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3) Remove rear exhaust pipe.
(1) Lift-up the vehicle.
(2) Separate rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust
pipe.
(3) Separate rear exhaust pipe from muffler.
(4) Remove bracket from rubber cushion, and remove
exhaust pipe.
NOTE:
To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU
CRC5-56 (Part No. 004301003)

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4) Remove muffler assembly.
NOTE:
To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU
CRC5-56 (Part No. 004301003)

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5) Remove rear differential assembly. (AWD model)
(1) Remove rear axle shafts from rear differential
assembly.
(2) Remove rear differential front cover.
(3) Remove propeller shaft.
(4) Remove lower differential bracket.
(5) Set transmission jack under rear differential.
(6) Remove bolts which install rear differential onto
rear crossmember.

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3. Fuel Tank

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4) Remove release lever retainer spring from release lever
pivot with a screwdriver by accessing it through clutch
housing release lever hole. Then remove release lever.
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2. HYDRAULIC APPLICATION TYPE
1) Remove transmission assembly from vehicle body.

2) Remove operating cylinder

1.

3) Remove the two clips

2from clutch release lever
3
and remove release bearing
6.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to deform clips.
4) Remove release lever seal

4.
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5) Remove release lever retainer spring from release lever
pivot with a screwdriver by accessing it through clutch
housing release lever hole. Then remove release lever.
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3. Release Bearing and Lever

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B: INSPECTION
1. RELEASE BEARING
CAUTION:
Since this bearing is grease sealed and is of a nonlu-
brication type, do not wash with gasoline or any sol-
vent when servicing the clutch.
1) Check the bearing for smooth movement by applying
force in the radial direction.
Radial direction stroke:
FWD; Approx.
1.0 mm (0.039 in)
AWD; Approx.
1.4 mm (0.055 in)
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2) Check the bearing for smooth rotation by applying pres-
sure in the thrust direction.
3) Check wear and damage of bearing case surface con-
tacting with lever.
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2. RELEASE LEVER
Check lever pivot portion and the point of contact with
release bearing case for wear.
C: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Before or during assembling, lubricate the following
points with a light coat of grease.
Inner groove of release bearing
Contact surface of lever and pivot
Contact surface of lever and bearing
Transmission main shaft spline (Use grease contain-
ing molybdenum disulphide.)
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3. Release Bearing and Lever

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1. MECHANICAL APPLICATION TYPE
1) While pushing release lever

3to pivot and twisting it to
both sides, fit retainer spring

5onto the constricted portion
of pivot.
NOTE:
Confirm that retainer spring is securely fitted by observing
it through the main case hole.
2) Install release bearing

6and fasten it with two clips
2.
3) Install release lever seal

4.
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4) After remounting engine and transmission on body,
make adjustment of the clutch release lever end play.
CAUTION:
Take care not to twist the cable during adjustment.
5) Install release lever return spring (Models without hill
holder only).
NOTE:
Hook up the return spring to right side hole of the release
lever.
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2. HYDRAULIC APPLICATION TYPE
1) While pushing release lever

1to pivot and twisting it to
both sides, fit retainer spring

2onto the constricted portion
of pivot.
NOTE:
Apply grease (SUNLIGHT 2: P/N 003602010) to contact
point of release lever and operating cylinder.
Confirm that retainer spring is securely fitted by observ-
ing it through the main case hole.
2) Install release bearing

3and fasten it with two clips
4.
3) Install release lever seal

5.
4) Install operating cylinder

6.
Tightening torque:
T: 37±3 N⋅m (3.8±0.3 kg-m, 27.5±2.2 ft-lb)
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3. Release Bearing and Lever

5) After remounting engine and transmission on body;

6) Bleed air from oil line with the help of a co-worker.

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4. Clutch Disc and Cover
A: REMOVAL
1) Install ST on flywheel.
ST 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER
2) Remove clutch cover and clutch disc.
CAUTION:
Take care not to allow oil on the clutch disc facing.
Do not disassemble either clutch cover or clutch
disc.
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3) Remove flywheel.
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B: INSPECTION
1. CLUTCH DISC
1) Facing wear
Measure the depth of rivet head from the surface of facing.
Replace if facings are worn locally or worn down to less
than the specified value.
Depth of rivet head:
Standard value
1.3—1.9 mm (0.051—0.075 in)
Limit of sinking
0.3 mm (0.012 in)
CAUTION:
Do not wash clutch disc with any cleaning fluid.
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3. Release Bearing and Lever - 4. Clutch Disc and Cover

5) After remounting engine and transmission on body;

6) Bleed air from oil line with the help of a co-worker.

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4. Clutch Disc and Cover
A: REMOVAL
1) Install ST on flywheel.
ST 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER
2) Remove clutch cover and clutch disc.
CAUTION:
Take care not to allow oil on the clutch disc facing.
Do not disassemble either clutch cover or clutch
disc.
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3) Remove flywheel.
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B: INSPECTION
1. CLUTCH DISC
1) Facing wear
Measure the depth of rivet head from the surface of facing.
Replace if facings are worn locally or worn down to less
than the specified value.
Depth of rivet head:
Standard value
1.3—1.9 mm (0.051—0.075 in)
Limit of sinking
0.3 mm (0.012 in)
CAUTION:
Do not wash clutch disc with any cleaning fluid.
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3. Release Bearing and Lever - 4. Clutch Disc and Cover

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2) Hardened facing
Correct by using emery paper or replace.
3) Oil soakage on facing
Replace clutch disc and inspect transmission front oil seal,
transmission case mating surface, engine rear oil seal and
other points for oil leakage.
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4) Deflection on facing
If deflection exceeds the specified value at the outer cir-
cumference of facing, repair or replace.
Limit for deflection:
1.0 mm (0.039 in) at R = 107 mm (4.21 in)
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5) Worn spline, loose rivets and torsion spring failure
Replace defective parts.
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2. CLUTCH COVER
Visually check for the following items without
disassembling, and replace or repair if defective.
1) Loose thrust rivet.
2) Damaged or worn bearing contact area at center of
diaphragm spring.
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3) Damaged or worn disc contact surface of pressure
plate.
4) Loose strap plate setting bolt.
5) Worn diaphragm sliding surface.
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4. Clutch Disc and Cover

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4) Install clutch cover on flywheel and tighten bolts to the
specified torque.
NOTE:
When installing the clutch cover on the flywheel, position
the clutch cover so that there is a gap of 120°or more
between“0”marks on the flywheel and clutch cover. (“0”
marks indicate the directions of residual unbalance.)
Note the front and rear of the clutch disc when installing.
Tighten clutch cover installing bolts gradually. Each bolt
should be tightened to the specified torque in a crisscross
fashion.
Tightening torque:
15.7±1.5 N⋅m (1.6±0.15 kg-m, 11.6±1.1 ft-lb)
5) Remove ST.
ST 499747100 CLUTCH DISC GUIDE
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5. Operating Cylinder
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Remove air chamber.

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2) Remove clutch hose from operating cylinder.
CAUTION:
Cover hose joint to prevent clutch fluid from flowing
out.
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3) Remove operating cylinder from transmission.
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4. Clutch Disc and Cover - 5. Operating Cylinder