1997 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 4. Engine Compression
A: MEASUREMENT
1. 2200 cc MODEL
1) After warming-up the engine, turn ignition switch to
OFF.
2) Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
3) Remove all the spark plugs.
4) Dis

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 5) Fully open throttle valve.
6) Check the starter motor for satisfactory performance
and operation.
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7) Hold the compression gauge tight against the spark
plug hole.
CAUTION:
When using a scr

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 5. Intake Manifold Vacuum
A: MEASUREMENT
1) Warm-up the engine.
2) Disconnect the brake vacuum hose and install the
vacuum gauge to the hose fitting on the manifold.
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3) Keep the engine at the

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G2M0088
6. Engine Oil Pressure
A: MEASUREMENT
1) Remove generator from bracket.
(1) Disconnect connector and terminal from generator.
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(2) Remove V-belt cover.
(3) Loosen lock bolt and slider b

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G2M0093
4) Connect oil pressure gauge hose to cylinder block.
5) Start the engine, and measure oil pressure.
Oil pressure:
98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2,14 psi) or more at 800 rpm
294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm2, 43 psi) o

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 7. Valve Clearance
A: INSPECTION
1. 2200 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
Inspection and adjustment of valve clearance should
be performed while engine is cold.
1) Set the vehicle onto the lift.
2) Disconnect batter

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual When inspecting #2 and #4 cylinders;
(1) Disconnect battery cables, and then remove bat-
tery and battery carrier.
(2) Disconnect washer motor connectors.
(3) Disconnect rear window glass washer hose

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual B2M1230A
8) Similar to measurement procedures used for #1
cylinder, measure #2, #3 and #4 cylinder valve clearances.
NOTE:
Be sure to set cylinder pistons to their respective top
dead centers on comp