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1996 Subaru Legacy CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Subaru -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS
- Turn ignition Off.
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then battery positive cable.
- On Impreza models, wait 20 se...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> 1996 Legacy w/Bosch 5.3 -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) electrically controls brake fluid pressure to prevent wheel lock during braking on slippery road surfaces, which improves directional steering stability as well as shortening the braking distance.
If ABS becomes inoperative, the fail-safe system activates to ensure it acts as a conventional brake system. The warning light also comes on to indicate that the ABS is malfunctioning.
The...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Justy w/Carbureted Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- On Impreza, SVX, 1990-94 Legacy models,fold down the rear seat back, then remove the floor mat and access hole lid.
- On 1995-00 Legacy models, remove the rear seat cushion and seat back, then the floor mat and access hole lid.
- On all models, disconnect the fuel pump relay electrical connector.
- Start the engine and operate until it stalls.
- After the engine has stalled, crank the engine for at least 5 seconds.
- Place the ignition switch in Off position.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- On...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy Postal 2.2 H4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheels.
- Remove and discard axle nut.
- Remove stabilizer and transverse link from crossmember.
- Using a drift and hammer, remove and discard DOJ spring pin, Fig. .
- Remove DOJ from transmission spindle.
- Remove driveshaft assembly. If necessary, use puller tool No. 926470000 or equivalent.
- Inspect all parts for wear, damage or corrosion and replace as necessary.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque axle nut to 137 ft. lbs.
- Torque stabilizer link to 24 to 31 ft. lbs.
- Torque transverse link to 29 ft. lbs.
- Torque wheel lug nu...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS
- Disconnect ground cable from battery.
- Disconnect connector and terminal from alternator.
- Remove V-belt covers.
- Remove V-belts.
- Remove bolts which ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy LS 2.2 H4 GAS
The AWD warning lamp, will illuminate for a few seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. The lamp should go off when the engine is started. The lamp will illuminate when AWD is disen...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS
- Disconnect battery cables and remove battery.
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect radiator inlet and outlet hoses from engine.
- Remove drive belt cover.
- Remove reservoir tank and overflow hose.
- Disconnect connectors of radiator main fan and sub fan motor.
- Remov...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.2 H4 GAS
- Remove drive belt cover. Wipe off any oil or water on belt and pulley.
- Loosen lockbolt on slider bolt.
- Loosen slider bolt.
- ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Door & Interior Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Subaru Legacy Postal 2.2 H4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Passenger Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATION Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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