1997 SUBARU LEGACY lubrication system

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.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
22 3 3Incorrect oil pressure
2Loosened oil pump attaching bolts and defective
gasket
2Defective oil filter seal
2Defective crankshaft oil seal
32Defective rocker cover gasket
2Loosened oil drain plug or defective gasket
2Loosened oil pan fitting bolts or defective oil pan
COOLING SYSTEM
33221Overheating
333Over cooling
OTHERS
113 3Malfunction of Evaporative Emission Control
System
21Stuck or damaged throttle valve
322 2Accelerator cable out of adjustment
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2-3DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Trouble in General

2. Engine Noise
Type of sound Condition Possible cause
Regular clicking soundSound increases as engine
speed increases.Valve mechanism is defective.
Incorrect valve clearance
Worn valve rocker
Worn camshaft
Broken valve spring
Heavy and dull clankOil pressure is low.Worn crankshaft main bearing
Worn connecting rod bearing (big end)
Oil pressure is normal.Loose flywheel mounting bolts
Damaged engine mounting
High-pitched clank
(Spark knock)Sound is noticeable when
accelerating with an overload.Ignition timing advanced
Accumulation of carbon inside combustion chamber
Wrong spark plug
Improper gasoline
Clank when engine speed is
medium (1,000 to 2,000 rpm).Sound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy
cylinder is disconnected.
(NOTE*)Worn crankshaft main bearing
Worn bearing at crankshaft end of connecting rod
Knocking sound when engine
is operating under idling speed
and engine is warm.Sound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy
cylinder is disconnected.
(NOTE*)Worn cylinder liner and piston ring
Broken or stuck piston ring
Worn piston pin and hole at piston end of connecting rod
Sound is not reduced if each
fuel injector connector is
disconnected in turn. (NOTE*)Worn camshaft journal bore in crankcase
Squeaky sound—Insufficient generator lubrication
Rubbing sound—Defective generator brush and rotor contact
Gear scream when starting
engine—Defective ignition starter switch
Worn gear and starter pinion
Sound like polishing glass with
a dry cloth—Loose drive belt
Defective engine coolant pump shaft
Hissing sound—Loss of compression
Air leakage in air intake system, hoses, connections or
manifolds
Timing belt noise—Loose timing belt
Belt contacting case/adjacent part
Valve tappet noise—Incorrect valve clearance
NOTE*:
When disconnecting fuel injector connector, Malfunction Indicator Light (CHECK ENGINE light) illuminates and trouble code is stored in
ECM memory.
Therefore, carry out the CLEAR MEMORY MODE and INSPECTION MODE after connecting fuel injector connector. (Ref. to 2-7 On-Board
Diagnostics II System.)
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2-3DIAGNOSTICS
2. Engine Noise

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.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
22 3 3Incorrect oil pressure
2Loosened oil pump attaching bolts and defective
gasket
2Defective oil filter seal
2Defective crankshaft oil seal
32Defective rocker cover gasket
2Loosened oil drain plug or defective gasket
2Loosened oil pan fitting bolts or defective oil pan
COOLING SYSTEM
33221Overheating
333Over cooling
OTHERS
113 3Malfunction of Evaporative Emission Control
System
21Stuck or damaged throttle valve
322 2Accelerator cable out of adjustment
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2-3bDIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Trouble in General

2. Engine Noise
Type of sound Condition Possible cause
Regular clicking soundSound increases as engine
speed increases.Valve mechanism is defective.
Incorrect valve clearance
Worn camshaft
Broken valve spring
Heavy and dull clankOil pressure is low.Worn crankshaft main bearing
Worn connecting rod bearing (big end)
Oil pressure is normal.Loose flywheel mounting bolts
Damaged engine mounting
High-pitched clank
(Spark knock)Sound is noticeable when
accelerating with an overload.Ignition timing advanced
Accumulation of carbon inside combustion chamber
Wrong spark plug
Improper gasoline
Clank when engine speed is
medium (1,000 to 2,000 rpm).Sound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy
cylinder is disconnected.
(NOTE*)Worn crankshaft main bearing
Worn bearing at crankshaft end of connecting rod
Knocking sound when engine
is operating under idling speed
and engine is warm.Sound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy
cylinder is disconnected.
(NOTE*)Worn cylinder liner and piston ring
Broken or stuck piston ring
Worn piston pin and hole at piston end of connecting rod
Sound is not reduced if each
fuel injector connector is
disconnected in turn. (NOTE*)Unusually worn valve lifter
Worn camshaft journal bore in crankcase
Squeaky sound—Insufficient generator lubrication
Rubbing sound—Defective generator brush and rotor contact
Gear scream when starting
engine—Defective ignition starter switch
Worn gear and starter pinion
Sound like polishing glass with
a dry cloth—Loose drive belt
Defective engine coolant pump shaft
Hissing sound—Loss of compression
Air leakage in air intake system, hoses, connections or
manifolds
Timing belt noise—Loose timing belt
Belt contacting case/adjacent part
Valve tappet noise—Incorrect valve clearance
NOTE*:
When disconnecting fuel injector connector, Malfunction Indicator Light (CHECK ENGINE light) illuminates and trouble code is stored in
ECM memory.
Therefore, carry out the CLEAR MEMORY MODE and INSPECTION MODE after connecting fuel injector connector. (Ref. to 2-7 On-Board
Diagnostics II System.)
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2-3bDIAGNOSTICS
2. Engine Noise

1. Lubrication System
A: SPECIFICATIONS
1. 2200 cc MODEL
Lubrication methodForced lubrication
Oil pumpPump typeTrochoid type
Number of teethInner rotor 9
Outer rotor 10
Outer rotor diameter x thickness 78x9mm(3.07 x 0.35 in)
Tip clearance between inner and outer rotorSTANDARD 0.04 — 0.14 mm (0.0016 — 0.0055 in)
LIMIT 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
Side clearance between inner rotor and pump
caseSTANDARD 0.02 — 0.07 mm (0.0008 — 0.0028 in)
LIMIT 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Case clearance between outer rotor and pump
caseSTANDARD 0.10 — 0.175 mm (0.0039 — 0.0069 in)
LIMIT 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Capacity at
80°C (176°F)700 rpm Discharge- pressure 98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2, 14 psi) or more
- quantity 4.2
(4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)/min.
5,000 rpm Discharge- pressure 294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm
2, 43 psi) or more
- quantity 42.0
(11.10 US gal, 9.24 Imp gal)/min.
Relief valve operation pressure 490 kPa (5.0 kg/cm
2, 71 psi)
Oil filterTypeFull-flow filter type
Filtration area 1,000 cm
2(155 sq in)
By-pass valve opening pressure 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
Outer diameter x width 80 x 70 mm (3.15 x 2.76 in)
Oil filter to engine thread size M 20 x 1.5
Relief valve (on rocker shaft) operation pressure 69 kPa (0.7kg/cm
2, 10 psi)
Oil pressure
switchTypeImmersed contact point type
Working voltage — wattage 12 V — 3.4 W or less
Warning light activation pressure 14.7 kPa (0.15 kg/cm
2, 2.1 psi)
Proof pressure More than 981 kPa (10 kg/cm
2, 142 psi)
Oil pan capacity4.0
(4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
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2-4SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Lubrication System

2. 2500 cc MODEL
Lubrication methodForced lubrication
Oil pumpPump typeTrochoid type
Number of teethInner rotor 9
Outer rotor 10
Outer rotor diameter x thickness 78 x 10 mm (3.07 x 0.39 in)
Tip clearance between inner and outer rotorSTANDARD 0.04—0.14 mm (0.0016—0.0055 in)
LIMIT 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
Side clearance between inner rotor and pump
caseSTANDARD 0.02—0.07 mm (0.0008—0.0028 in)
LIMIT 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Case clearance between outer rotor and pump
caseSTANDARD 0.10—0.175 mm (0.0039—0.0069 in)
LIMIT 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Capacity at
80°C (176°F)600 rpm Discharge- pressure 98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2, 14 psi) or more
- quantity 4.6
(4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)/min.
5,000 rpm Discharge- pressure 294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm
2, 43 psi) or more
- quantity 47.0
(12.4 US gal, 10.3 Imp gal)/min.
Relief valve operation pressure 588 kPa (6.0 kg/cm
2, 85 psi)
Oil filterTypeFull-flow filter type
Filtration area 1,000 cm
2(155 sq in)
By-pass valve opening pressure 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
Outer diameter x width 80 x 70 mm (3.15 x 2.76 in)
Oil filter to engine thread size M 20 x 1.5
Oil pressure
switchTypeImmersed contact point type
Working voltage—wattage 12 V—3.4 W or less
Warning light activation pressure 14.7 kPa (0.15 kg/cm
2, 2.1 psi)
Proof pressure More than 981 kPa (10 kg/cm
2, 142 psi)
Oil pan capacity4.5
(4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
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2-4SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Lubrication System

1. Lubrication System
B2M0314A

1Plug


2Washer


3Relief valve spring


4Relief valve


5Oil seal


6Oil pump case


7Inner rotor


8Outer rotor


9Oil pump cover


10Oil filter


11O-ring


12Oil pump ASSY


13Oil pressure switch


14Oil filler duct

15Baffle plate


16Oil strainer stay


17O-ring


18Oil strainer


19Oil level gauge guide


20Oil pan


21Oil level gauge


22Washer


23Drain plug
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 5 (0.5, 3.6)
T2: 5
+1
0(0.5+0.1
0, 3.6+0.7
0)
T3: 6.4 (0.65, 4.7)
T4: 9.8 (1.0, 7.0)
T5: 44.1±3.4 (4.5±0.35, 32.5±2.5)
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2-4COMPONENT PARTS
1. Lubrication System

1. Engine Lubrication System
Before troubleshooting, make sure that the engine oil level
is correct and no oil leakage exists.
Trouble Possible cause Corrective action
1. Warning light remains
on.1) Oil pressure switch
failureCracked diaphragm or oil leakage within switch Replace.
Broken spring or seized contacts Replace.
2) Low oil pressureClogged oil filter Replace.
Malfunction of oil by-pass valve of oil filter Clean or replace.
Malfunction of oil relief valve of oil pump Clean or replace.
Clogged oil passage Clean.
Excessive tip clearance and side clearance of oil
pump rotor and gearReplace.
Clogged oil strainer or broken pipe Clean or replace.
3) No oil pressureInsufficient engine oil Replenish.
Broken pipe of oil strainer Replace.
Stuck oil pump rotor Replace.
2. Warning light does not
go on.1) Burn-out bulb Replace.
2) Poor contact of switch contact points Replace.
3) Disconnection of wiring Repair.
3. Warning light flickers
momentarily.1) Poor contact at terminals Repair.
2) Defective wiring harness Repair.
3) Low oil pressureCheck for the same pos-
sible causes as listed in
1.—2)
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2-4DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Lubrication System