1999 SUBARU LEGACY warning

S2M0242
Oil pressure:
98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm2,14 psi) or more at 800
rpm
294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm
2, 43 psi) or more at
5,000 rpm
CAUTION:
IIf oil pressure is out of specification, check
oil pump, oil filter and lubrication line. 2-4 [K100].>
IIf oil pressure warning light is turned ON and
oil pressure is in specification, replace oil pres-
sure switch.
NOTE:
The specified data is based on an engine oil tem-
perature of 80ÉC (176ÉF).
8) After measuring oil pressure, install oil pressure
switch.
Tightening torque:
25
±3 N´m (2.5±0.3 kg-m, 18.1±2.2 ft-lb)
9) Install generator and V-belt in the reverse order
of removal, and adjust the V-belt deflection.
7. Valve Clearance
A: INSPECTION
1. 2200 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
Inspection and adjustment of valve clearance
should be performed while engine is cold.
1) Set the vehicle onto the lift.
2) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B2M1723
3) Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. 2-5 [W9A0].>
S2M0028
4) Remove timing belt cover (LH).
B2M2031
5) Remove rocker cover.
IWhen inspecting #1 and #3 cylinders:
ILow emission vehicle:
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[W7A1]2-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
7. Valve Clearance

S2M0242
Oil pressure:
98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm2,14 psi) or more at 800
rpm
294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm
2, 43 psi) or more at
5,000 rpm
CAUTION:
IIf oil pressure is out of specification, check
oil pump, oil filter and lubrication line. 2-4 [K100].>
IIf oil pressure warning light is turned ON and
oil pressure is in specification, replace oil pres-
sure switch.
NOTE:
The specified data is based on an engine oil tem-
perature of 80ÉC (176ÉF).
8) After measuring oil pressure, install oil pressure
switch.
Tightening torque:
25
±3 N´m (2.5±0.3 kg-m, 18.1±2.2 ft-lb)
9) Install generator and V-belt in the reverse order
of removal, and adjust the V-belt deflection.
7. Valve Clearance
A: INSPECTION
1. 2200 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
Inspection and adjustment of valve clearance
should be performed while engine is cold.
1) Set the vehicle onto the lift.
2) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B2M1723
3) Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. 2-5 [W9A0].>
S2M0028
4) Remove timing belt cover (LH).
B2M2031
5) Remove rocker cover.
IWhen inspecting #1 and #3 cylinders:
ILow emission vehicle:
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[W7A1]2-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
7. Valve Clearance

1. Specifications
A: 2200 cc MODEL
Lubrication methodForced lubrication
Oil pumpPump type Trochoid type
Number of teethInner rotor 9
Outer rotor 10
Outer rotor diameter´thickness 78´9 mm (3.07´0.35 in)
Tip clearance between inner and outer rotorSTANDARD 0.04 Ð 0.14 mm (0.0016 Ð 0.0055 in)
LIMIT 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
Side clearance between inner rotor and
pump caseSTANDARD 0.02 Ð 0.07 mm (0.0008 Ð 0.0028 in)
LIMIT 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Case clearance between outer rotor and
pump caseSTANDARD 0.10 Ð 0.175 mm (0.0039 Ð 0.0069 in)
LIMIT 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Capacity at
80ÉC (176ÉF)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/cm2, 23 psi)
Outer diameter´width 80´70 mm (3.15´2.76 in)
Oil filter to engine thread size M 20´1.5
Relief valve (on rocker shaft) operation pressure 69 kPa (0.7 kg/cm
2, 10 psi)
Oil pressure
switchType Immersed contact point type
Working voltage Ð wattage 12 V Ð 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/cm2, 142 psi)
Oil pan capacity4.0(4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
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2-4[S1A0]SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Specifications

B: 2500 cc MODEL
Lubrication methodForced lubrication
Oil pumpPump type Trochoid type
Number of teethInner rotor 9
Outer rotor 10
Outer rotor diameter´thickness 78´10 mm (3.07´0.39 in)
Tip clearance between inner and outer rotorSTANDARD 0.04 Ð 0.14 mm (0.0016 Ð 0.0055 in)
LIMIT 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
Side clearance between inner rotor and pump
caseSTANDARD 0.02 Ð 0.07 mm (0.0008 Ð 0.0028 in)
LIMIT 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Case clearance between outer rotor and
pump caseSTANDARD 0.10 Ð 0.175 mm (0.0039 Ð 0.0069 in)
LIMIT 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Capacity at
80ÉC (176ÉF)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/cm2, 23 psi)
Outer diameter´width 80´70 mm (3.15´2.76 in)
Oil filter to engine thread size M 20´1.5
Oil pressure
switchType Immersed contact point type
Working voltage Ð wattage 12 V Ð 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/cm2, 142 psi)
Oil pan capacity4.5(4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
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[S1B0]2-4SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Specifications

1. Engine Lubrication System
Trouble in General
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
possible causes as
listed in 1.Ð2)
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[K100]2-4DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General

25) Disconnect connector from crankshaft position
sensor.
B2M1252A
26) Disconnect connector from oil pressure
switch.
B2M1253A
27) Disconnect fuel hoses from fuel pipes.
WARNING:
Catch fuel from hoses in a container.
S2M0500
28) Remove eight bolts which hold intake manifold
onto cylinder heads.
B2M2318
29) Remove intake manifold.
B2M0160
2. 2200 cc EXCEPT CALIFORNIA SPEC.
VEHICLES
1) Release fuel pressure.
2) Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
B2M1746
3) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B2M1723
4) Disconnect connector from mass air flow sen-
sor.
B2M2018
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4. Intake Manifold

26) Disconnect connector from crankshaft position
sensor.
B2M1252A
27) Disconnect connector from oil pressure
switch.
B2M1253A
28) Disconnect fuel hoses from fuel pipes.
WARNING:
Catch fuel from hoses in a container.
S2M0500
29) Remove bolts which hold intake manifold onto
cylinder heads.
B2M2318
30) Remove intake manifold.
B2M0160
3. 2500 cc MODEL
1) Release fuel pressure.
2) Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
B2M1746
3) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B2M1723
4) Disconnect connector from mass air flow sen-
sor.
B2M1225A
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4. Intake Manifold

20) Remove EGR pipe.
S2M0078
21) Remove engine harness bracket from trans-
mission housing, and disconnect engine harness
connectors from bulkhead harness connectors.
S2M0082A
22) Disconnect connectors from engine coolant
temperature sensor (A) and thermometer (B).
B2M0345B
23) Disconnect knock sensor connector.
B2M1243A
24) Disconnect connector from camshaft position
sensor.
S2M0183
25) Disconnect connector from crankshaft position
sensor.
B2M1252A
26) Disconnect connector from oil pressure switch
B2M1253A
27) Disconnect fuel hoses from fuel pipes.
WARNING:
Catch fuel from hoses in a container.
S2M0090A
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4. Intake Manifold