Engine Oil Filter - Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual

Periodic Maintenance Services

4. Engine Oil Filter

A: REPLACEMENT
1. EXCEPT 3.0 L MODEL
1) Remove oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH
2) Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of
engine oil to the rubber seal.
3) Install oil filter by turning it by hand, being care-
ful not to damage rubber seal.
4) Tighten more (approximately 2/3 to 3/4 turn)
after the rubber seal contacts the oil pump case.
Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
5) After installing oil filter, run engine and make
sure that no oil is leaking around rubber seal.
NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently
joined; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.
6) Check the engine oil level. <Ref. to PI-8,
ENGINE OIL, PDI PROCEDURE, Pre-delivery
Inspection.>
2. 3.0 L MODEL
SA07585A2002
1) Drain engine oil by loosening engine oil drain
plug.
2) Remove access lid.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
SA07585
SA07585A20
SA07585A2003
GI0012A
B2M3884
PM-8
3) Remove oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH
4) Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of
engine oil to the rubber seal.
5) Install oil filter by turning it by hand, being care-
ful not to damage rubber seal.
6) Tighten more (approximately 3/4 turn) after the
rubber seal contacts the oil pump case or oil
cooler. Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
7) After installing oil filter, run engine and make
sure that no oil is leaking around rubber seal.
NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently
jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not neces-
sary.
8) Check the engine oil level. <Ref. to LU(H6)-10,
INSPECTION, Engine Oil.>
B2M3887
B2M4548