1997 SUBARU LEGACY battery

1. Engine Trouble in General
Numbers shown in the chart refer to the possibility of reason for the
trouble in order (“Very often”to“Rarely”)
1—Very often
2—Sometimes
3—Rarely
TROUBLE
Engine will not start.
Rough idle and engine stall
Low output, hesitation and poor acceleration
Surging
Engine does not return to idle.
Dieseling (Run-on)
After burning in exhaust system
Knocking
Excessive engine oil consumption
Excessive fuel consumption Starter does not turn.
Initial combustion does not occur.
Initial combustion occurs.
Engine stalls after initial combustion.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
STARTER
2Defective battery-to-starter harness
3Defective starter switch
3Defective inhibitor switch
23Defective starter
BATTERY
1Poor terminal connection
1Run-down battery
2Defective charging system
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2-3DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Trouble in General

1. Engine Trouble in General
Numbers shown in the chart refer to the possibility of reason for the
trouble in order (“Very often”to“Rarely”)
1—Very often
2—Sometimes
3—Rarely
TROUBLE
Engine will not start.
Rough idle and engine stall
Low output, hesitation and poor acceleration
Surging
Engine does not return to idle.
Dieseling (Run-on)
After burning in exhaust system
Knocking
Excessive engine oil consumption
Excessive fuel consumption Starter does not turn.
Initial combustion does not occur.
Initial combustion occurs.
Engine stalls after initial combustion.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
STARTER
2Defective battery-to-starter harness
3Defective starter switch
3Defective inhibitor switch
23Defective starter
BATTERY
1Poor terminal connection
1Run-down battery
2Defective charging system
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1. Engine Trouble in General

G6M0095
2. Engine Coolant Pump
A: REMOVAL
1) Open engine hood.
2) Disconnect ground cable from the battery.
B2M0015A
3) Drain engine coolant completely.

B2M0137
4) Disconnect radiator outlet hose from engine coolant
pump.
B2M0323
5) Remove radiator fan motor assembly.

G2M0286
6) Remove V-belt(s).

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2. Engine Coolant Pump

B2M0015A
4. Radiator
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery cables and remove battery from
body.
2) Drain engine coolant.
Set container under the vehicle, and remove drain cock
from radiator.
B2M0304
3) Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
4) Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from radiator. (AT model)
B2M0017
5) Remove V-belt cover.
B2M0305
6) Disconnect inlet hose from radiator.
G2M0263
7) Disconnect connectors of radiator main fan and sub fan
motor.
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4. Radiator

B2M0320
3) Install radiator brackets and tighten bolts.
4) Connect radiator main fan motor and sub fan motor
connectors.
B2M0137
5) Connect radiator inlet and outlet hoses.
6) Connect ATF cooler hoses. (AT model)
B2M0017
7) Install V-belt cover.
G6M0095
8) Connect ground cable to battery terminal.
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4. Radiator

G2M0223
5. Radiator Cap
A: INSPECTION
1) Attach radiator cap to tester.
2) Increase pressure until tester gauge pointer stops.
Radiator cap is functioning properly if it holds the service
limit pressure for five to six seconds.
Standard pressure:
78—98 kPa (0.8—1.0 kg/cm
2,11—14 psi)
Service limit pressure:
69 kPa (0.7 kg/cm
2, 10 psi)
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove foreign matter and rust from the cap
in advance; otherwise, results of pressure test will be
incorrect.
G2M0263
6. Radiator Fan and Fan Motor
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery terminal.
2) Disconnect connector of fan motor.
G2M0224
3) Remove reservoir tank.
B2M0308
4) Remove four bolts holding shroud to radiator.
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5. Radiator Cap - 6. Radiator Fan and Fan Motor

G2M0223
5. Radiator Cap
A: INSPECTION
1) Attach radiator cap to tester.
2) Increase pressure until tester gauge pointer stops.
Radiator cap is functioning properly if it holds the service
limit pressure for five to six seconds.
Standard pressure:
78—98 kPa (0.8—1.0 kg/cm
2,11—14 psi)
Service limit pressure:
69 kPa (0.7 kg/cm
2, 10 psi)
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove foreign matter and rust from the cap
in advance; otherwise, results of pressure test will be
incorrect.
G2M0263
6. Radiator Fan and Fan Motor
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery terminal.
2) Disconnect connector of fan motor.
G2M0224
3) Remove reservoir tank.
B2M0308
4) Remove four bolts holding shroud to radiator.
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5. Radiator Cap - 6. Radiator Fan and Fan Motor

B2M0323
5) Remove radiator fan motor assembly.
6) Remove fan motor from shroud.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal procedures.
Do the following:
1) Before installing radiator fan motor, apply a coat of seal-
ant to threads and tighten nuts.
2) Make sure radiator fan does not come into contact with
shroud when installed.
3) After installation, make sure there is no unusual noise
or vibration when fan is rotated.
G6M0095
7. Engine Coolant Pipe
A: REMOVAL
1) Release fuel pressure.

2) Disconnect ground cable from the battery.
B2M0015A
3) Drain engine coolant completely.

B2M0160
4) Remove intake manifold.

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6. Radiator Fan and Fan Motor - 7. Engine Coolant Pipe