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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+

Serpentine Drive Belt Routing -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> Subaru
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1994 Subaru Legacy 2.2 H4 GAS

The brake booster is located inline between the master cylinder and the brake pedal. It serves to mechanically boost the force pushing the pistons of the master cylinder.

The brake booster consists of a power cylinder section and a power piston section. The power cylinder is made up of a front shell, rear shell and a diaphragm. The front and rear shells are connected with the diaphragm placed in between the two. The power cylinder chamber is closed to the atmosphere and the left and right chambers of the diaphragm are kept sealed.

The power piston is ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Subaru -> Component Locations -> B9 Tribeca, 2004-06 Impreza WRX STi, Legacy & Outback & 2005-06 Forester & Impreza
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1993 Subaru Legacy LS 4X4 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Description
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 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 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Legacy Postal 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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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2005-06 Baja & 2005-09 Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5I Limited 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 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Subaru -> Rear Differential Oil Temperature Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 Subaru Legacy 4X4 2.2 H4 GAS

The Rear Differential Oil temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in On position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the r...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Limited 3.0 H6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water outlet using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from water outlet.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at water inlet using hose clamp pliers.
  • Disco...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Limited 3.0 H6 GAS

  • Remove bolts from collector cover, then remove cover.
  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

VSS Location Diagram for 2000 Subaru Legacy  2.5 H4 GASVSS Location Diagram for 2000 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Brake Light Switch
  • Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor
  • ATF Temperature Sensor For A/T Vehicles
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor No.1 For AT Vehicles
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor No.2 For A/T Vehicles
  • Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1994 Subaru Legacy  2.2 H4 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1994 Subaru Legacy 2.2 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Dropping Resistor
  • Cruise Control Pump
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Pressure Exchange Solenoid
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Antenna Amplifier
  • Front Door Speaker Left Hand
  • Front Door Speaker Right Hand
  • Front Door Tweeter Left Hand
  • 1997 Subaru Legacy LSI 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Subaru Legacy LSI 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Pressure Control Solenoid Valve
  • Main Relay
  • Starter Interlock Relay
  • Tachometer
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: WIPER BLADES - SERV PROC FOR WINDSHIELD STREAKING
    Vehicle: 1992 Subaru Legacy Sport 2.2 H4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Insufficient Performance
  • Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: IGNITION RELAYS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY (NO BRACKET)
    Vehicle: 1995 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.2 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Ignition, Electronic Ignition
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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