1997 SUBARU LEGACY catalytic converter

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1. Front Catalytic Converter
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect front oxygen sensor connector.
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2) Disconnect rear oxygen sensor connector. (California
2200 cc model)
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3) Lift-up the vehicle.
4) Disconnect rear oxygen sensor connector. (Except Cali-
fornia 2200 cc model)
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5) Separate center exhaust pipe from rear exhaust pipe.
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6) Remove bolts which hold front exhaust pipe onto cylin-
der heads.
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2-1SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Front Catalytic Converter

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7) Remove front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe
from hanger bracket.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pull down front exhaust pipe and
center exhaust pipe.
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8) Separate front catalytic converter from front exhaust
pipe and center exhaust pipe.
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B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Replace gaskets with new ones.
1) Install front catalytic converter to front exhaust pipe and
center exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:
30±5 N⋅m (3.1±0.5 kg-m, 22.4±3.6 ft-lb)
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2) Install front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe.
And temporarily tighten bolt which installs center exhaust
pipe to hanger bracket.
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3) Tighten bolts which hold front exhaust pipe onto cylin-
der heads.
Tightening torque:
30±5 N⋅m (3.1±0.5 kg-m, 22.4±3.6 ft-lb)
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2-1SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Front Catalytic Converter

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4) Install center exhaust pipe to rear exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:
18±5 N⋅m (1.8±0.5 kg-m, 13.0±3.6 ft-lb)
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5) Tighten bolt which holds center exhaust pipe to hanger
bracket.
Tightening torque:
35±5 N⋅m (3.6±0.5 kg-m, 26.0±3.6 ft-lb)
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6) Connect rear oxygen sensor connector. (Except Califor-
nia 2200 cc model)
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7) Lower the vehicle.
8) Connect rear oxygen sensor connector. (California
2200 cc model)
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9) Connect front oxygen sensor connector.
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2-1SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Front Catalytic Converter

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2. Rear Catalytic Converter
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Disconnect rear oxygen sensor connector. (Except Cali-
fornia 2200 cc model)
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3) Separate center exhaust pipe and rear catalytic con-
verter assembly from rear exhaust pipe.
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4) Separate center exhaust pipe and rear catalytic con-
verter assembly from front catalytic converter.
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5) Remove center exhaust pipe and rear catalytic con-
verter assembly from hanger bracket.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to pull down center exhaust pipe.

After removing center exhaust pipe, do not apply
excessive pulling force on front catalytic converter
and front exhaust pipe.
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B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Replace gaskets with new ones.
1) Install center exhaust pipe and rear catalytic converter
assembly.
Temporarily tighten bolt which installs center exhaust pipe
to hanger bracket.
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2-1SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Rear Catalytic Converter

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2) Install center exhaust pipe to front catalytic converter.
Tightening torque:
35±5 N⋅m (3.6±0.5 kg-m, 26.0±3.6 ft-lb)
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3) Install center exhaust pipe to rear exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:
18±5 N⋅m (1.8±0.5 kg-m, 13.0±3.6 ft-lb)
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4) Tighten bolt which holds center exhaust pipe to hanger
bracket.
Tightening torque:
35±5 N⋅m (3.6±0.5 kg-m, 26.0±3.6 ft-lb)
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5) Connect rear oxygen sensor connector. (Except Califor-
nia 2200 cc model)
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2-1SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Rear Catalytic Converter

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9) Drain engine oil.
Set container under the vehicle, and remove drain plug
from oil pan.
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10) Disconnect connector from rear oxygen sensor.
(Except California 2200 cc model)
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11) Remove front exhaust pipe.
(1) Separate front catalytic converter from center
exhaust pipe.
(2) Remove front exhaust pipe from engine.
(3) Remove bolt which installs front exhaust pipe on
bracket.
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12) Remove nuts which install front cushion rubber onto
front crossmember.
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13) Remove bolts which install oil pan on cylinder block
while raising up engine.
14) Insert oil pan cutter blade between cylinder block-to-oil
pan clearance.
CAUTION:
Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool in place of oil
pan cutter.
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2-4SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Oil Pan and Oil Strainer

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9) Install front exhaust pipe.
CAUTION:
Always use the new gaskets.
(1) Place front exhaust pipe on bracket.
(2) Tighten nuts which install front exhaust pipe on
engine.
Tightening torque:
30±5 N⋅m (3.1±0.5 kg-m, 22.4±3.6 ft-lb)
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(3) Tighten nuts which install front catalytic converter to
center exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:
35±5 N⋅m (3.6±0.5 kg-m, 26.0±3.6 ft-lb)
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(4) Tighten bolt which installs front exhaust pipe on
bracket.
Tightening torque:
24±3 N⋅m (2.4±0.3 kg-m, 17.4±2.2 ft-lb)
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10) Connect connector to rear oxygen sensor. (Except
California 2200 cc model)
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11) Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
At this time, lower lifting device and release steel
cables.
12) Remove lifting device and steel cables.
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2-4SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Oil Pan and Oil Strainer

1. Exhaust System
1. 2500 cc MODEL
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1Upper front exhaust pipe cover CTR


2Lower front exhaust pipe cover CTR


3Band RH


4Band LH


5Upper front exhaust pipe cover LH


6Lower front exhaust pipe cover LH


7Front exhaust pipe


8Lower front exhaust pipe cover RH


9Upper front exhaust pipe cover RH


10Gasket


11Spring


12Rear exhaust pipe

13Self-locking nut


14Gasket


15Muffler


16Cushion rubber


17Clamp


18Upper center exhaust pipe cover


19Center exhaust pipe


20Clamp B


21Upper rear catalytic converter cover


22Lower rear catalytic converter cover


23Gasket


24Front oxygen sensor

25Rear oxygen sensor


26Front catalytic converter


27Lower front catalytic converter cover


28Upper front catalytic converter cover
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 13±3 (1.3±0.3, 9.4±2.2)
T2: 18±5 (1.8±0.5, 13.0±3.6)
T3: 30±5 (3.1±0.5, 22.4±3.6)
T4: 35±5 (3.6±0.5, 26.0±3.6)
T5: 48±5 (4.9±0.5, 35.4±3.6)
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2-9COMPONENT PARTS
1. Exhaust System