1999 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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3. ENGINE BRAKE OPERATION
Engine brake operation:
D range
®4th gear
3 range
®3rd gear
2 range
®2nd gear
1 range
®1st gear
4. AWD FUNCTION
If ªtight-corner brakingº occurs when the steering
wheel is fully turned at low speed:
1) Determine the applicable trouble code and
check the corresponding duty solenoid C (transfer)
for improper operation.
2) If the solenoid is operating properly, check
transfer clutch pressure.
3) If oil pressure is normal but ªtight-corner brak-
ingº occurs:
Check the transfer control valve for sticking, and
the transfer clutch facing for wear. [W20B0].> and
7. Stall Test
A: MEASUREMENT
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The stall test is of extreme importance in diagnos-
ing the condition of the automatic transmission and
the engine. It should be conducted to measure the
engine stall speeds in R and 2 ranges.
Purposes of the stall test:
1) To check the operation of the automatic trans-
mission clutch.
2) To check the operation of the torque converter
clutch.
3) To check engine performance.
2. TEST METHODS
1) Preparations before test:
(1) Check that throttle valve opens fully.
(2) Check that engine oil level is correct.
(3) Check that coolant level is correct.
(4) Check that ATF level is correct.
(5) Check that differential gear oil level is cor-
rect.
(6) Increase ATF temperature to 50 to 80ÉC
(122 to 176ÉF) by idling the engine for approxi-
mately 30 minutes (with select lever set to ªNº
or ªPº).
2) Install an engine tachometer at a location vis-
ible from the driver's compartment and mark the
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stall speed range on the tachometer scale.
3) Place the wheel chocks at the front and rear of
all wheels and engage the parking brake.
4) Move the manual linkage to ensure it operates
properly, and shift the select lever to the 2 range.
5) While forcibly depressing the foot brake pedal,
gradually depress the accelerator pedal until the
engine operates at full throttle.
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6) When the engine speed is stabilized, read that
speed quickly and release the accelerator pedal.
7) Shift the select lever to Neutral, and cool down
the engine by idling it for more than one minute.
8) Record the stall speed.
9) If stall speed in 2 range is higher than
specifications, low clutch slipping and 2-4 brakeslipping may occur. To identify it, conduct the same
test as above in D range.
10) Perform the stall tests with the select lever in
the R range.
NOTE:
IDo not continue the stall test for MORE THAN
FIVE SECONDS at a time (from closed throttle,
fully open throttle to stall speed reading). Failure to
follow this instruction causes the engine oil and
ATF to deteriorate and the clutch and brake to be
adversely affected.
Be sure to cool down the engine for at least one
minute after each stall test with the select lever set
in the P or N range and with the idle speed lower
than 1,200 rpm.
IIf the stall speed is higher than the specified
range, attempt to finish the stall test in as short a
time as possible, in order to prevent the automatic
transmission from sustaining damage.Stall speed (at sea level):
2200 cc 2,200 Ð 2,600 rpm
2500 cc 2,200 Ð 2,600 rpm
OUTBACK 2,300 Ð 2,700 rpm
3. EVALUATION
Stall speed (at sea level) Position Cause
Less than specifications2
RIThrottle valve not fully open
IErroneous engine operation
ITorque converter clutch's one-way clutch slipping
Greater than specificationsDILow clutch slipping
IOne-way clutch malfunctioning
RILine pressure too low
IReverse clutch slipping
ILow & reverse brake slipping
2ILine pressure too low
ILow clutch slipping
I2-4 brake slipping
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8. Time Lag Test
A: INSPECTION
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
If the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling,
there will be a certain time elapse or lag before the
shock can be felt. This is used for checking the
condition of the low clutch, reverse clutch, low &
reverse brake and one-way clutch.
CAUTION:
IPerform the test at normal operation fluid
temperature 60 to 80ÉC (140 to 176ÉF).
IBe sure to allow a one minute interval
between tests.
IMake three measurements and take the aver-
age value.
2. TEST METHODS
1) Fully apply the parking brake.
2) Start the engine.
Check idling speed (A/C OFF).
ªNº range: 800±100 rpm
3) Shift the shift lever from ªNº to ªDº range.
Using a stop watch, measure the time it takes from
shifting the lever until the shock is felt.
Time lag: Less than 1.2 seconds
4) In same manner, measure the time lag for ªNº
®ªRº.
Time lag: Less than 1.5 seconds
3. EVALUATION
1) If ªNº®ªDº time lag is longer than specified:
ILine pressure too low
ILow clutch worn
IOne-way clutch not operating properly
2) If ªNº®ªRº time lag is longer than specified:
ILine pressure too low
IReverse clutch worn
ILow & reverse brake worn
9. Line Pressure Test
A: MEASUREMENT
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
If the clutch or the brake shows a sign of slippage
or shifting sensation is not correct, the line pres-
sure should be checked.
IExcessive shocks during upshifting or shifting
takes place at a higher point than under normal
circumstances, may be due to the line pressure
being too high.
ISlippage or inability to operate the vehicle may,
in most cases, be due to loss of oil pressure for the
operation of the clutch, brake or control valve.
1) Line pressure measurement (under no load)
CAUTION:
IBefore measuring line pressure, jack-up all
wheels.
IMaintain temperature of ATF at approxi-
mately 50ÉC (122ÉF) during measurement.
(ATF will reach the above temperature after
idling the engine for approximately 30 minutes
with select lever in ªNº or ªPº.)
2) Line pressure measurement (under heavy load)
CAUTION:
IBefore measuring line pressure, apply both
foot and parking brakes with all wheels
chocked (Same as for ªstallº test conditions).
IMeasure line pressure when select lever is in
ªRº, ª2º with engine under stall conditions.
IMeasure line pressure within 5 seconds after
shifting the select lever to each position. (If line
pressure needs to be measured again, allow
the engine to idle and then stop. Wait for at
least one minute before measurement.)
IMaintain the temperature of ATF at approxi-
mately 50ÉC (122ÉF) during measurement. (ATF
will reach the above temperature after idling
the engine for approximately 30 minutes with
the select lever in ªNº or ªPº.)
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8. Time Lag Test
A: INSPECTION
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
If the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling,
there will be a certain time elapse or lag before the
shock can be felt. This is used for checking the
condition of the low clutch, reverse clutch, low &
reverse brake and one-way clutch.
CAUTION:
IPerform the test at normal operation fluid
temperature 60 to 80ÉC (140 to 176ÉF).
IBe sure to allow a one minute interval
between tests.
IMake three measurements and take the aver-
age value.
2. TEST METHODS
1) Fully apply the parking brake.
2) Start the engine.
Check idling speed (A/C OFF).
ªNº range: 800±100 rpm
3) Shift the shift lever from ªNº to ªDº range.
Using a stop watch, measure the time it takes from
shifting the lever until the shock is felt.
Time lag: Less than 1.2 seconds
4) In same manner, measure the time lag for ªNº
®ªRº.
Time lag: Less than 1.5 seconds
3. EVALUATION
1) If ªNº®ªDº time lag is longer than specified:
ILine pressure too low
ILow clutch worn
IOne-way clutch not operating properly
2) If ªNº®ªRº time lag is longer than specified:
ILine pressure too low
IReverse clutch worn
ILow & reverse brake worn
9. Line Pressure Test
A: MEASUREMENT
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
If the clutch or the brake shows a sign of slippage
or shifting sensation is not correct, the line pres-
sure should be checked.
IExcessive shocks during upshifting or shifting
takes place at a higher point than under normal
circumstances, may be due to the line pressure
being too high.
ISlippage or inability to operate the vehicle may,
in most cases, be due to loss of oil pressure for the
operation of the clutch, brake or control valve.
1) Line pressure measurement (under no load)
CAUTION:
IBefore measuring line pressure, jack-up all
wheels.
IMaintain temperature of ATF at approxi-
mately 50ÉC (122ÉF) during measurement.
(ATF will reach the above temperature after
idling the engine for approximately 30 minutes
with select lever in ªNº or ªPº.)
2) Line pressure measurement (under heavy load)
CAUTION:
IBefore measuring line pressure, apply both
foot and parking brakes with all wheels
chocked (Same as for ªstallº test conditions).
IMeasure line pressure when select lever is in
ªRº, ª2º with engine under stall conditions.
IMeasure line pressure within 5 seconds after
shifting the select lever to each position. (If line
pressure needs to be measured again, allow
the engine to idle and then stop. Wait for at
least one minute before measurement.)
IMaintain the temperature of ATF at approxi-
mately 50ÉC (122ÉF) during measurement. (ATF
will reach the above temperature after idling
the engine for approximately 30 minutes with
the select lever in ªNº or ªPº.)
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2. TEST METHODS
1) Temporarily attach the ST to a suitable place in
the driver's compartment, remove the blind plug
located in front of the toe board and pass the hose
of the ST to the engine compartment.
ST 498575400 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ASSY
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(A) Pressure gauge hose
(B) Hole in toe board (blank cap hole)
(C) Brake pedal
2) Remove the test plug and install ST instead.
ST 498897200 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ADAPTER
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3) Connect ST1 with ST2.
ST1 498897200 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ADAPTER
ST2 498575400 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ASSY4) Check for duty ratio changes by opening and
closing throttle valve using Subaru Select Monitor.
(1) Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Moni-
tor.
ST 24082AA090 CARTRIDGE
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(2) Connect Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector.
5) Check line pressure in accordance with the fol-
lowing chart.
3. EVALUATION
NOTE:
IUnder no load: ªDº
IUnder full load: ªRº, ª2º
(With engine running at stall speed)
Standard line pressure
Range
positionLine pressure
duty ratio (%)Line pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)
251,128 Ð 1,304
(11.5 Ð 13.3, 164 Ð 189)
R51,520 Ð 1,716
(15.5 Ð 17.5, 220 Ð 249)
D95304 Ð 412
(3.1 Ð 4.2, 44 Ð 60)
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10. Transfer Clutch Pressure
Test
A: MEASUREMENT
1. TEST METHODS
Check transfer clutch pressure in accordance with
the following chart in the same manner as with line
pressure.
ST 499897700 OIL PRESSURE ADAPTER
SET
ST 498575400 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ASSY
AWD mode: ªDº range
FWD mode: ªPº range, engine speed 2,000 rpm
CAUTION:
Before setting in FWD mode, install spare fuse
on FWD mode switch.
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2. EVALUATION
NOTE:
If oil pressure is not produced or if it does not
change in the AWD mode, the duty solenoid C or
transfer valve assembly may be malfunctioning. If
oil pressure is produced in the FWD mode, the
problem is similar to that in the AWD mode.
Standard transfer clutch pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Duty ratio
(%)AWD mode FWD mode
5951 Ð 1,089
(9.7 Ð 11.1, 138 Ð 158)Ð
60226 Ð 294
(2.3 Ð 3.0, 33 Ð 43)Ð
95 Ð 0 (0, 0)
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11. Overall Transmission
A: SECTIONS THAT CAN BE DETACHED/ASSEMBLED
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B: DISASSEMBLY
1. EXTERNAL PARTS
1) Place the transmission unit on a work bench,
with the oil pan facing down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend or damage external
parts.
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2) Remove the drain plug, and drain differential oil.
Tighten the plug temporarily after draining.
3) Remove the drain plug, and drain automatic
transmission fluid (ATF). Tighten the plug tempo-
rarily after draining.
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4) Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.
NOTE:
IExtract the torque converter clutch horizontally.
Be careful not to scratch the bushing inside the oil
pump shaft.
INote that oil pump shaft also comes out.
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5) Remove the input shaft.
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6) Remove the pitching stopper bracket.
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7) Remove harnesses from bracket.
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(A) Transmission harness
(B) Inhibitor switch harness
8) Disconnect the air breather hose.
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(A) Air breather hose (Transmission case)
(B) Air breather hose (Oil pump housing)
9) Remove the oil charger pipe, and remove the
O-ring from the flange face. Attach the O-ring to the
pipe.
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