Engine Oil Filter - Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual

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7. Engine Oil Filter

1) Lift-up the vehicle.

2) Remove the oil filter using ST.

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 installing surface on cylinder

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

gine oil to the seal rubber.

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

ful not to damage the seal rubber.

4) Tighten more after the seal rubber contacts the

cylinder block.

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

in), tighten by approx. one turn.

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

in), tighten by approx. 2/3 to 3/4 turn.

• Over-tightening may cause oil leak.

C: INSPECTION

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

sure that no oil is leaking around the 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(H4SO

2.0)-8, INSPECTION, Engine Oil.>

Engine Oil Filter

LU(H4SO 2.0)-18

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