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1997 Subaru SVX 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 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Exercise System
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS
An important fact most car owners ignore is that A/C systems must be used periodically. Car manufacturers caution that when the air conditioner is not used regularly, particularly during cold months, it should be turned on for a few minutes once every two or three weeks while the engine is running. This keeps the system in good operating condition.
Checking out the system for the effects of disuse before the onset of summer is one of the most important aspects of A/C system servicing.
First clean out the condenser core, mounted in all cases at the front of the cars...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
- Remove cylinder pin, Fig. .
- Push piston inward, then remove snap ring.
- Apply pressure to piston assembly while Inserting a small screwdriver into window of piston retainer and raise piston retainer latch, Fig. .
- Remove primary and secondary piston assemblies. Do not disassemble pistons. if disassembled, the spring settings will change.
- Inspect master cylinder inside diameter to piston clearance, Service limit is not to exceed 0.043 inch.
- Clean all parts with clean brake fluid, do...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-04 Except 2004 Impreza WRX STi -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS
Normal Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS
Wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts during removal.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Place vehicle in neutral.
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Disconnect connector from rear oxygen sensor.
- Remove rear exhaust pipe and rear catalytic converter.
- Remove front exhaust cover.
- Place reference mark on front driveline and rear differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft flange yoke or c...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 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 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Driver Control Center Differential Indicator Lamps ->
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS
The Driver Control Center Differential Indicator lamps show the current differential limiting factor of the center differential. The bottom indicator lamp will flash if a...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove under cover.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect cooling fan electrical connectors.
- Disconnect radiator outlet hose, then the ATF cooler lines from radiator.
- Lower vehicle, then remove air intake duct.
- Discon...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Front Belt -> Rear Belt
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS
Front Belt
- Remove drive belt cover, then loosen locknut and slider bolt.
- Remove front drive belt.
- Install drive belt.
- For new belt installation, readjust belt tension to specifications...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Subaru SVX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Subaru SVX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Subaru SVX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATION Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Subaru SVX 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 1997 Subaru SVX 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 1997 Subaru SVX 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 1997 Subaru SVX 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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