Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 1228

LUBRICATION
7. Engine Oil Filter
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the under cover.
3) 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 installation surface on cylinder
block or oil cooler.
2) Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber
of new oil filter.
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 oil
cooler.
NOTE:
• In case of oil filter in outer diameter 68 mm (2.68
in), tighten by approx. 1 turn.
• In case of oil filter in outer diameter 65 mm (2.56
in), tighten by approx. 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
• Do not tighten excessively because oil may 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.
NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently
jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not neces-
sary.
2) Check the engine oil level.
<Ref. to LU(H4DOTC)-9, INSPECTION, Engine
Oil.>
Engine Oil Filter
LU-00227
LU(H4DOTC)-18