Engine Oil Filter - Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual

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8. Engine Oil Filter

1) Drain engine oil by loosening engine oil drain

2) Remove access lid.

3) Remove oil filter with ST.

ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH

B: INSTALLATION

1) Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of

engine oil to the rubber seal.

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

ful not to damage rubber seal.

3) Tighten more (approximately 3/4 turn) after the

rubber seal contacts the oil cooler. Do not tighten

excessively, or oil may leak.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

C: INSPECTION

1) After installing oil filter, run engine and make

sure that no oil is leaking around rubber seal.

The filter element and filter case are permanently

jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not neces-

2) Check the engine oil level. <Ref. to LU(H6)-10,

INSPECTION, Engine Oil.>

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