1997 SUBARU LEGACY oil capacity

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

B2M0724
13) Connect connector to front oxygen sensor.
B2M0725
14) Connect connector to rear oxygen sensor. (California
2200 cc model only)
G2M0302
15) Install pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 49±5 N⋅m (5.0±0.5 kg-m, 36.2±3.6 ft-lb)
T2: 57±10 N⋅m (5.8±1.0 kg-m, 42±7 ft-lb)
B2M0320
16) Install radiator upper brackets.
Tightening torque:
12±3 N⋅m (1.2±0.3 kg-m, 8.7±2.2 ft-lb)
B2M0321
17) Install air intake duct.
18) Fill engine oil through filler pipe up to upper point of
level gauge.
Engine oil capacity:
2200 cc ; Upper level
4.0
(4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
Lower level
3.0
(3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)
2500 cc ; Upper level
4.5
(4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
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2-4SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Oil Pan and Oil Strainer

1. Manual Transmission and
Differential
A: SPECIFICATIONS
ItemModel
2200 cc 2500 cc OUTBACK
Type 5-forward speeds with synchromesh and 1-reverse
Transmission gear ratio1st 3.545
2nd 2.111
3rd 1.448
4th 1.088
5th 0.780 0.871
Reverse 3.416
Front
reduction
gearFinalType of gear Hypoid
Gear ratio 3.900 4.111
Rear
reduction
gearTransferType of gear Helical
Gear ratio 1.000
FinalType of gear Hypoid
Gear ratio 3.900 4.111
Front
differentialType and number of gear Straight bevel gear (Bevel pinion: 2, Bevel gear: 2)
Center
differentialType and number of gear Straight bevel gear (Bevel pinion: 2, Bevel gear: 2 and viscous coupling)
Transmission gear oil GL-5
Transmission oil capacity 3.5
(3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
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3-1SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Manual Transmission and Differential

Automatic
transmissionOil pumpType Variable-capacity type vane pump
Driving method Driven by engine
Number of vanes 9 pieces
Hydraulic
controlTy p eElectronic/hydraulic control
[Four forward speed changes by electrical signals of car speed
and accelerator (throttle) opening]
Fluid Dexron II or Dexron III type Automatic transmission fluid
Fluid
capacity2200 cc 7.9(8.4 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
2500 cc 9.5(10.0 US qt, 8.4 Imp qt)
LubricationLubrication system Forced feed lubrication with oil pump
Oil Automatic transmission fluid (above mentioned.)
Cooling Cooling system Liquid-cooled cooler incorporated in radiator
HarnessInhibitor switch 12 poles
Transmission harnessFWD ... 11 poles
AWD ... 13 poles
TransferTransfer clutch Hydraulic multi-plate clutch
Clutch number of transfer clutch Drive plate & driven plate 5
Control method Electronic, hydraulic type
LubricantThe same Automatic Transmission Fluid used in automatic
transmission.
1st reduction gear ratio 1.000 (53/53)
Final
reductionFinal gear
ratioFront driveFWD 3.900 (39/10)
AWD2200 cc 4.111 (37/9)
2500 cc 4.444 (40/9)
Speedometer gear ratio2200 cc & LSi 0.83 (19/23)
GT 0.80 (20/25)
OUTBACK 0.76 (19/25)
Lubrication oilAPI, GL-5
Oil capacity Front drive 1.2(1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt)
ATF cooling
systemRadiation capacity 1.651 kW (1,420 kcal/h, 5,635 BTU/h)
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3-2SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Automatic Transmission and Differential

B3M0630A
11) Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the bushing.
Normal protrusion A:
2200 cc: 50—55 mm (1.97—2.17 in)
2500 cc: 28—32 mm (1.10—1.26 in)
B3M0632A
12) Install the torque converter clutch assembly.
(1) Install the oil pump shaft to the torque converter
clutch.
NOTE:
Make sure the clip fits securely in its groove.
(2) Holding the torque converter clutch assembly by
hand, carefully install it to the torque converter clutch
case. Be careful not to damage the bushing. Also avoid
undue contact between the oil pump shaft bushing and
stator shaft portion of the oil pump cover.
(3) Rotate the shaft lightly by hand to engage the
splines securely.
Dimension A:
2200 cc: 3.9—4.1 mm (0.154—0.161 in)
2500 cc: 7.9—8.1 mm (0.311—0.319 in)
13) Fill ATF and differential gear oil.

Differential gear oil capacity:
1.1—1.3(1.2—1.4 US qt, 1.0—1.1 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity:
2200 cc:
7.9—8.2(8.4—8.7 US qt, 7.0—7.2 Imp qt)
2500 cc:
9.5—9.8(10.0—10.3 US qt, 8.4—8.6 lmp qt)
Recommended fluid:
Dexron II or Dexron III type automatic transmis-
sion
NOTE:
After filling oil, insert the oil level gauge into the oil inlet.
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3-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Overall Transmission

B3M0630A
11) Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the bushing.
Normal protrusion A:
2200 cc: 50—55 mm (1.97—2.17 in)
2500 cc: 28—32 mm (1.10—1.26 in)
B3M0632A
12) Install the torque converter clutch assembly.
(1) Install the oil pump shaft to the torque converter
clutch.
NOTE:
Make sure the clip fits securely in its groove.
(2) Holding the torque converter clutch assembly by
hand, carefully install it to the torque converter clutch
case. Be careful not to damage the bushing. Also avoid
undue contact between the oil pump shaft bushing and
stator shaft portion of the oil pump cover.
(3) Rotate the shaft lightly by hand to engage the
splines securely.
Dimension A:
2200 cc: 3.9—4.1 mm (0.154—0.161 in)
2500 cc: 7.9—8.1 mm (0.311—0.319 in)
13) Fill ATF and differential gear oil.

Differential gear oil capacity:
1.1—1.3(1.2—1.4 US qt, 1.0—1.1 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity:
2200 cc:
7.9—8.2(8.4—8.7 US qt, 7.0—7.2 Imp qt)
2500 cc:
9.5—9.8(10.0—10.3 US qt, 8.4—8.6 lmp qt)
Recommended fluid:
Dexron II or Dexron III type automatic transmis-
sion
NOTE:
After filling oil, insert the oil level gauge into the oil inlet.
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3-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Overall Transmission

B3M0630A
11) Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the bushing.
Normal protrusion A:
2200 cc: 50—55 mm (1.97—2.17 in)
2500 cc: 28—32 mm (1.10—1.26 in)
B3M0632A
12) Install the torque converter clutch assembly.
(1) Install the oil pump shaft to the torque converter
clutch.
NOTE:
Make sure the clip fits securely in its groove.
(2) Holding the torque converter clutch assembly by
hand, carefully install it to the torque converter clutch
case. Be careful not to damage the bushing. Also avoid
undue contact between the oil pump shaft bushing and
stator shaft portion of the oil pump cover.
(3) Rotate the shaft lightly by hand to engage the
splines securely.
Dimension A:
2200 cc: 3.9—4.1 mm (0.154—0.161 in)
2500 cc: 7.9—8.1 mm (0.311—0.319 in)
13) Fill ATF and differential gear oil.

Differential gear oil capacity:
1.1—1.3(1.2—1.4 US qt, 1.0—1.1 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity:
2200 cc:
7.9—8.2(8.4—8.7 US qt, 7.0—7.2 Imp qt)
2500 cc:
9.5—9.8(10.0—10.3 US qt, 8.4—8.6 lmp qt)
Recommended fluid:
Dexron II or Dexron III type automatic transmis-
sion
NOTE:
After filling oil, insert the oil level gauge into the oil inlet.
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3-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Overall Transmission