Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 1272

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7. Engine Oil Filter

1) Lift-up the vehicle.

2) Remove the under cover.

3) Remove the oil filter using STs.

ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer

diameter: 68 mm (2.68 in))

ST 18332AA010 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer

diameter: 65 mm (2.56 in))

B: INSTALLATION

1) Clean the oil filter installation surface on cylinder

block or oil cooler.

2) Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of en-

gine oil to seal rubber.

3) Install the oil filter, turning it by hand, being care-

ful not to damage seal rubber.

4) Tighten more after the seal rubber contacts oil

• In case of oil filter in diameter 68 mm (2.68 in),

tighten by approx. one turn.

• In case of oil filter in diameter 65 mm (2.56 in),

tighten by approx. 2/3 to 3/4 turn.

• Over-tightening may cause oil leak.

5) Install the under cover.

6) Lower the vehicle.

C: INSPECTION

1) After installing the oil filter, run the engine and

make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.

The filter element and filter case are permanently

jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not neces-

2) Check the engine oil level.

<Ref. to LU(H4DOTC)-8, INSPECTION, Engine

Engine Oil Filter

LU(H4DOTC)-17

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