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2005 Subaru Legacy CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
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- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Baja, Legacy & Outback -> Forester & Impreza -> Front -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS
Replacement
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheels.
- Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug hose to prevent fluid leakage.
- Remove caliper lockpin, rotate caliper on guide pin, then remove caliper, Figs. through .
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Refer toFigs. through for tightening values.
- After completing installation, bleed hydraulic system as outlined under .
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove rear wheels.
- Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug brake to prevent fluid leakage.
- Remove caliper retaining bolts and the caliper, Figs. and .
- Reverse proc...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2005-06 Except Forester, Impreza & Outback Sport -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS
Normal Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS
Front
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Unstake hub nut using suitable tool.
- Remove driveshaft locknut from front hub while depressing brake pedal. Remove wheel before loosening axle nut.
- Remove stabilizer link from front arm.
- Disconnect transverse link from housing.
- Remove spring pin which secures transmission spindle and install new spring upon installation.
- Remove front driveshaft assembly. If driveshaft is hard to remove use suitable puller to aid in removal.
- Remo...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) alerts the driver when a large change in the pressure of one tire exists. The system detects a tire pres...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 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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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2005-06 Baja & 2005-09 Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 9,300 miles.
- Remove the instrument panel side cover.
- Remove the glove compartment retaining clips and damper, then the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Remove the glove compartment upper storage bin.
- Through the glove compar...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator -> 2005-09 Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS
The Anti-Lock Brake/Traction Control System lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position with engine not running. When the engine is started, the lamp sho...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at cylinder head.
- Remove hose from cylinder head.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedur...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 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 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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