Subaru XT 1988 User manual

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~-----------FOREWORD----------~~
This service manual has been prepared to provide SUBARU service personnel with the necessary informatio.n and
data for the correct maintenance and repair of SUBARU XT.
The manual includes the procedures for maintenance, disassembling, reassembling, inspection
and adjustment of .
components
and trouble-shooting for guidance of both the fully qualified and the less-experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual fully to ensure complete repair work for satisfying our customers by keeping
their vehicles
in optimum condition. When replacement of parts during repair work is needed,.,e sure to use.
SUBARU genuine parts.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time
of publication approval.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time without prior notice.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
How to use this manual
This service manual is divided into four volumes. Each volume consists of Section 1, Section 2, 3,Section 4, 5,
and Section 6 respectively.
Each chapter, beginning with the Engine section, is basically made up of the following five areas.
1. Mechanism and function
2. Specifications and service data
3. Component parts
4.
Service procedure
5. Trouble-shooting
"ABBREVIATION LIST" is provided at the back page of quick reference index in each volume.
"ALPHABETICAL INDEX" is also provided at the last page in each volume.
This
service manual applies to SUBARU XT, and explains all equipments including factory options. Therefore,
you may find
some explanations for equipments not installed on the vehicle.
SUBARU, 8 and ~ are registered trademarks of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
© Copyright 1987 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. All rights reserved.
Not to be reptoduced in whole or in part without the prior written permission
of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD .. TOKYO JAPAN.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
[] GENERAL SECTION
1-1 Specifications
1-2 * * * * * * * * * * * *
1-3 General Information
1-4 Pre-Delivery Inspection
1-5 Periodic Maintenance Services
1-6 Special Tools
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SUBARU
1988
SrERV~CE
MAINJUJAlL
QUICK REFERENCE INDEX .
[j] GENERAL SECTION
SPECIFICATIONS 1- 1
• • • • • • • • • • • • 1-2
GENERAL INFORMATION 1-3
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION 1 -4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1 -5
SPECIAL TOOLS 1 -6

AIC
ACC
AIC pulley
ALT pulley
API
Approx
ASSY
ASV
AT
ATF
BILEV
BJ
BP
BTDC
Calif.
Carbo
CP
CIP
CTR
CVJ
CW
DIFF
DOJ
DIR
DSPD
ECS
EGR
FF drive
FMVSS
ABBREVIATION LIST
Air Conditioner
Accessory
Air Conditioner compressor pulley
Alternator pulley
American Petroleum Institute
Approximately
Assembly
Air Suction
Valve
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Bi-Ievel
Bell Joint
British Petroleum
Before Top Dead Center
California
Carburetor
Complete
Crankshaft Pulley
Center
Constant Velocity Joint
Curb Weight
Differential
Double Offset Joint
Dual-range
Dry Single Plate Diaphragm
Electric Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Front wheel drive
(2WD)
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards
GVWR
HI
HP
IG-COIL
IG SWITCH
INT
lIP
LH
LO
LSD
MPFI
MT
PCV
PHV
PIN
PIS pulley
RAD FAN
R-DEF
RH
SAE
SIR
TC
TEMP GAUGE
TP
VGR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
High (Speed)
Horse Power
Ignition Coil
Ignition Switch
Intermittent (Wiper)
Idler Pulley
Left-hand
Low (Speed)
Limited Slip Differential
Multi Point Fuel Injection
Manual Transmission
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Pressure Holding Valve
Parts Number
Power Steering oil pump pulley
Radiator Fan
Rear Defogger
Right-hand
Society of Automotive Engineers Inc.
Single-range
Torque Converter
Temperature Gauge
Theft Prevention
Variable Gear Ratio
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
W/height control With height control
W/P pulley Water Pump pulley

INDEX
Air Cleaner ................................................................. 1-4- 9
Air Filter Elements
(Air cleaner,
PCV air filter) ..................................... 1-5-16
Automatic Transmission Fluid ................................. 1-5-19
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(ATF) Level .......... 1-4-24
Battery Fluid Level and Battery
Installation ................................................................... 1-4- 6
Brake Fluid
.... ............................................................. 1-5-20
Brake Fluid Level and Brake Piping
Installation ............................................................. ...... 1-4- 5
Brake Lining and Drum ........................................... 1-5-24
Camshaft Drive Belt ................................................. 1-5- 6
Clutch and Hill-holder System ................................ 1-5-28
Coolant Level and Cooling
Fan Installation ......... 1-4- 6
Disc Brake
Pad and Disc/Front and Rear
Axle Boots ................................................................. 1-5-22
Door Operation, Door lock and Regulator .......... 1-4- 4
Drive Belt(s) [Except Camshaft]
(Inspect drive belt tension) ......................................1-5- 3
Driving Test ................................................................
1-4-21
Engine Oil .... ............................................................... 1-5- 9
Engine
Oil Filter .................................... ..... ............... 1-5-11
Engine
Oil Level ........................................................ 1-4- 7
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
.... .................................... 1-4-16
External Appearance and Equipment .................... 1-4-27
Fuel .............................................................................. 1-3-13
Fuel System for Leakage ........................................ 1-4-16
Fuses ........................................................................... 1-4-13
General Precautions ................................................. 1-3- 2
Grease on Front
and Rear Wheel Bearings ....... 1-5-38
Height Control System
..... Air (Pneumatic) Suspension Vehicle .............. 1-4-18
Hood Operation ......................................................... 1-4- 3
Identification Number and Label Locations ...........1-3- 9
Inspect Brake Line and Check Operation of
Parking and Service Brake System ....................... 1-5-25
Installation of Steering Components ..................... 1-4-15
Jack Installation ......................................................... 1-4-10
Lifting, Towing and Tie-down Points ..................... 1-3-18
Lights and Switches ................................................. 1-4-13
Lubricants ................................................................... 1-3-13
Operation of Indicator Lights and Gauges .......... 1-4-19
Power Steering Fluid Level..................................... 1-4-25
Precautions
in Handling a Full-Time 4WD
Vehicle ......................................................................... 1-3- 3
Replace Engine Coolant and Inspect
Cooling System, Hoses and Connections ............ 1-5-12
Replace Fuel Filter and Inspect
Fuel System Hoses and Connections .................. 1-5-15
Sealants and Adhesives ........................................... 1-3-16
Seat Adjuster and Seat Belts ................................ 1-4-11
Spark Plug .................................................................. 1-5-17
Steering and Suspension ........................
..... ........... 1-5-30
Tachometer, Radio, Clock, etc. .............................. 1-4-20
Theft Prevention ........................................................
1-3-11
Tightening Torque of Standard Bolts
and Nuts ..................................................................... 1-3-17
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column ............................. 1-4-18
Toe ............................................................................... 1-4-25
Transmission and Differential Gear Oil
Level...... 1-4- 8
Transmission/Differential (Front and rear)
Lubricants (Gear oil) ................................................ 1-5-18
Trunk lid, Rear Gate and Fuel Lid Operation ..... 1-4- 4
Underside .................................................................... 1-4-26
Vehicle Identification Numbers (V.I.N.) .................. 1-3- 7
Water Leakage ........................................................... 1-4-27
Wheel Nuts for Looseness and Tire Inflation
Pressure ...................................................................... 1-4-11
Windshield Washer and Windshield Wipers ......... 1-4-10

SPECIFICATIONS
!55i1..l~1==I1..I XT . ................................................. ~~ .....
1988

• XT
MODEL
ITEM
Overall length
mm (in)
Overall width
mm (in)
Overall height
mm (in)
Front Max.
mm (in)
Leg room
Rear Min.
mm (in)
Compartment
Front
mm (in)
Head
room
Rear
mm (in)
Shoulder room
mm (in)
Wheelbase
mm (in)
Front
mm (in)
Tread Rear
mm (in)
Ground clearance
mm lin)
Front
U.S.A. Rear
Total
Curb weight
Front
Weight Rear
kg
lib)
CANADA
Total
Front
Gross vehicle weight Rear
Total
Seating capacity persons
*1: The weight of power steering is included.
"2: The weight of power steering and power window is included.
*3: The weight of air conditioner and cruise control is included.
DL
MPFI
5MT
*1
640
(1,410)
*1
435
(965)
*1
1,075
(2,375)
-
-
-
740
11,630)
660
(1,460)
1,400
(3,090)
2
1800
FWD
GL
GL
MPFI
MPFI
5MT
4AT
1,255 (49.4)
1,435 (56.5)
1,425 (56.1 )
120 (4.7)
*2
650
*2
705
(1,435) (1,555)
*2
455 *2
455
(1,000)
(1,005)
*2
1,105
*2
1,160
(2,435)
(2,560)
*1 640 *1 695
(1,405)
(1,525)
*1
445
*1 450
(985)
(995)
*1 1,085
*1
1,145
(2,390) (2,520)
870 870
(1,920) (1,920)
690
690
(1,520) (1,520)
1,560
1,560
(3,440) (3,440)
4WD
FWD
GL
XT6
MPFI MPFI
5MT SIR
4AT
4,510 (177.6)
1,690 (66.5)
1,330 (52.4)
1,255 (49.4)
1,100 (43.3)
665 (26.2)
950(37.4)
875 (34.4)
1,340 (52.8)
2,465 (97.0)
1,420 (55.9)
1,445 (56.9)
155 (6.1) 125 (4.9)
*2
680
*3
810
(1,500)
(1,785)
*2
510
*3
460
(1,125) (1,010)
*2
1,190
*3 1,270
(2,625)
(2,795)
*1
670
*3
800
(1,4701 (1,765)
*1 500
*3
455
(1,105)
(1,000)
*1
1,170
*3 1,255
(2,575) (2,765)
885 925
(1,950) (2,040)
745
695
(1,640) (1,530)
1,630 1,620
(3,590) (3,570)
4
2700
4WD
Full time 4WD
Full time 4WD
XT6 XT6
MPFI MPFI
5MT SIR
4AT
1,335 (52.6)
1,435 (56.5)
1,440 (56.7)
165 (6.5)
*3
790
*3
825
(1,740)
(1,820)
*3
510
*3
515
(1,125) (1,135)
*3 1,300
*3 1,340
(2,865) (2,955)
*3
785
*3
820
(1,725) (1,805)
*3
505
*3
510
(1,1151 (1,125)
*3 1,290
*3 1,330
(2,840) (2,930)
945 945
(2,080) (2,080)
750 750
(1,660) 11,660)
1,695 1,695
(3,740) (3,740)
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2700
MODEL FWD 4WD FWD
4WD
DL
GL
GL
GL
XT6
Full time 4WD
Full time 4WD
XT6 XT6
MPFI
MPFI MPFI MPFI
MPFI MPFI MPFI
ITEM
5MT
5MT
4AT 5MT SIR
4AT
5MT SIR 4AT
Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder,
Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 6-cylinder,
Engine type
4-stroke gasoline engine with multi-point 4-stroke gasoline engine with multi-point
fuel injection fuel injection
Valve arrangement Overhead camshaft
type
Bore x stroke
mm (in)
92 x 67 (3.62 x 2.64)
Displacement
cm
3 (cu
in)
1,781 (108.68)
2,672 (163.05)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Firi
ng order
1-3-2-4 1-6-3-2-5-4
Ignition timing at idling speed BTDC/rpm *1 20° ± 2° /700 20° ± 2° /800 20° ± 2° /700
20° ± 2° /750
Idling speed at neutral, N or P position
rpm
700 ± 100 800 ± 100
700 ± 100
750 ± 100
(BPR6ES-ll (or BPR5ES-l1, BPR7ES-ll) ..........
NGK
Spark plug
Type and manufacturer
For U.S.A.:
W20EPR-U11 (or W16EPR-Ul1, W22EPR-Ul1) ..... Nippondenso
RN9YC-4 (or RN 11 YC-4) ......................
Champion
For Canada:
RN9YC-4 (or RN11 YC-4) ..............
........
Champion
Maximum output
HP/rpm
97/5,200
145/5,200
Maximum torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-Ibllrpm
139 (14.2, 103) /3,200
211 (21.5,156)/4,000
Type
Battery Reserve capacity
Cold cranking ampere
Alternator
Clutch type
Transmission type
1st
2nd
3rd
Gear ratio
4th
5th
Reverse
DSPD: Dry Single Plate Diaphragm
TC Torque Converter
50D20R (MF) 65D23R (MF)
(min.)
78
(amp.)
306
12V - 65A
DSPD
*2
3.636
2.105
1.428
1.093
0.885
3.583
"1: With gear in neutral position (MT) or "P" position (AT)
"2: 5-forward speeds with synchromesh and 1-reverse
"3: Full automatic, 4-forwards and l-reverse
111
420
TC
*3
2.785
1.545
1.000
0.694
-
2.272
50D20R (MF) 75D23R (MF) 55D23R (MF) 75D23R (MF)
78
111 99 111
306
490
356
490
12V - 90A
DSPD TC
DSPD TC
*2
*3 *2
*3
3.545 2.785
3.545
2.785
2.111
1.545
1.947
1.545
1.448 1.000
1.366
1.000
1.088
0.694 0.972 0.694
0.871 - 0.780
-
3.416
2.272
3.416 2.272
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2700
MODEL
FWD
4WD
FWD
4WD
DL
GL
GL GL
XT6
Full time4WD
Full time 4WD
XT6 XT6
MPFI
MPFI MPFI MPFI
MPFI MPFI MPFI
ITEM
SMT SMT
4AT SMT SIR
4AT
5MTS/R 4AT
Reduction gear Final
Type of gear Hypoid
(Front drivel
reduction
Reduction gear ratio
3.700 3.900
3.700 3.900 3.700
Transfer
Type of gear -Helical -Helical -
Reduction gear
reduction
Reduction gear ratio
- 1.000
-
1.000
-
(Rear drive)
Final
Type of gear -
Hypoid
-
Hypoid
reduction
Reduction gear ratio -
3.700
-
3.900 3.700
Type
Rack and pinion
Steering system
Turns, lock to lock 4.8
3.S 3.2
Minimum turning circle
m (ft)
9.7 (31.81 [at tire I, 10.8 (3S.41
[at bumper]
10.4 (34.1) [at tire]
11.3 (37.11 [at bumper]
Front
·1
*2
·1
Suspension Rear
*3
*4 *3
Service brake system Dual circuit hydraulic with vacuum suspended power unit
Front
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Rear
Drum brake (Leading & trailing type) Disc brake
Parking brake
Size
165SR13
Tire
Type
*1: MacPherson strut type, Independent, Coil spring
*2: MacPherson strut type, Independent, Pneumatic suspension (CANADA: with height control)
*3: Semi-trailing arm type, Independent, Coil spring
"4: Semi-trailing arm type, Independent, Pneumatic suspension (CANADA: with height control)
Mechanical on front brake
185/70HR13
19S/60R14
85H
Steel belted radial, Tubeless
*2
*4
205/60R1487H
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DL
GL GL
MPFI
MPFI MPFI
ITEM
5MT
5MT 4AT
Fuel tank Q (US gal, Imp gal)
Engine l
Upper level Q (US qt. Imp qt) 4.0 (4.2, 3.5)
oil
I
Lower level Q (US qt, Imp qt) 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)
Transmission gear oil Q (US qt, Imp qt) 2.6 (2.7. 2.3) -
Automatic transmission Q
(US qt. Imp qt)
9.3 (9.8.8.2)
fluid
-
Capacity
AT differential gear oil
Q (US qt, Imp qt)
-
1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
4WD rear differential
Q (US qt. Imp qtl
gear oil
-
Power steering fluid Q (US qt. Imp qt) -
Engine coolant Q (US qt, Imp qt) 5.5 (5.8,4.8)
01
4WD FWD
GL
XT6
MPFI MPFI
5MT SIR
4AT
60 (15.9, 13.2)
3.3 (3.5, 2.9)
-
- 9.3 (9.8, 8.2)
-
~1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
0.8 (0.8,0.7)
-
0.7 (0.7,0.6)
2700
4WD
Full time 4WD Full time 4WD
XT6 XT6
MPFI MPFI
5MT SIR
4AT
5.0 (5.3, 4.4)
4.0 (4.2,3.5)
3.5 (3.7,3.1)
-
-
9.5 (10.0,8.4)
-1.4
(1.5, 1.2)
0.8 (0.8,0.7)
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BUBARU
1988
Page
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ..•.••...•....................... 2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (V.I.N.) ••......•..•..... 7
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND LABEL LOCATIONS. • •. . . •. . . .. 9.
THEFT PREVENTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . .. 11
RECOMMENDED FUEL, LUBRICANTS, SEALANTS AND
ADHESIVES ...............••.•....•.•................. 13
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS AND NUTS. . • . . . .. 17
LIFTING, TOWING AND TIE·DOWN POINTS .......•.•••.•..... 18

1-3 GENERAL INFORMATION
General Precautions Precautions while working
Precautions to take before starting service
1) Be sure to perform the jobs listed in the Periodic Mainte-
nance Schedule.
2) When a vehicle is brought in for maintenance, carefully
listen
to the owner's explanations of the symptoms exhibited
by the vehicle. List the problems in
your notebook, and refer
to them when trying to diagnose the trouble.
3) All jewelry should be removed. Suitable work clothes
should
be worn.
4)
Be sure to wear goggles.
5) Use fender, floor and seat covers to prevent the vehicle
from being scratched or damaged.
6) Never smoke while working.
7) 4WD models (Selective 4WD)
When
front wheels are jacked up or placed on test rollers
(= chassis dynamometer) for operation, be sure to set "4WD
switch" to "OF F".
In addition, disconnect harness connector for 4WD solenoid
valve inside engine compartment.
Fig. 1
8) Pneumatic suspension models w/height control .....
CANADA ,model only
These models are provided with height control mechanism.
Be sure to return the height control to "Normal" position
(low)
and support the vehicle with a jack before getting under
it for servicing, etc. To check any system other than electrical
under the vehicle, disconnect cables from battery in advance.
2
1) When jacking up the vehicle, be sure to use safety stands.
2)
When jacking up the front or rear end of the car body, be
sure to chock the tires remaining in contact with the ground.
3)
Keep the parking brake applied when working on the
vehicle. Set the shift lever to REVERSE when the parking
brake cannot
be applied, such as when the brakes are being
worked on.
4)
Keep the ignition key turned "OFF" if at all possible.
5) Be cautious while working when the ignition key is "ON";
if the temperature in the engine compartment increases, the
cooling fan can start to operate.
6) While the engine
is in operation, properly ventilate the
workshop.
7) While the engine
is in operation, be aware of any moving
parts,
such as the cooling fan and the drive belt.
8)
Keep your hands off any metal parts such as the radiator
exhaust manifold, exhaust pipe,
and muffler, to preven~
burning yourself.
9) When servicing the electrical system or the fuel system,
disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
10)
When disassembling, arrange the parts in the order that
they were disassembled.
11)
When removing a wiring connector, do not pull the wire
unit but remove the connector unit by holding it.
12)
When removing a hose or tube, remove the clip first.
Then, pull the
hose or tube while holding its end fitting.
13) Replace the gasket, O-ri ng, snap ring, lock washer, etc.
with new ones.
14)
When tightening a bolt or nut, tighten it to the specified
torque.
15)
When performing work requiring special tools, be sure to
use the designated ones.
16) After completing the work, make certain that the hoses,
tubes and wiring harnesses are securely connected.
17)
After completing the work, be sure to wash the vehicle.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1-3
Precautions in handling a full-time 4WD vehicle
• Speedometer test
Generally, when testing the speedometer of a full-time
4WD
vehicle, even if the engine is running at a relatively slow speed,
releasing the clutch abruptly may still cause the vehicle
to
jump off of the test machine. Be especially careful to avoid
this.
1) Testing Methods
(1) Jack-up Method
The usual speedometer tester is used and the rear wheels
are tested with the front wheels raised off the ground and
the center differential locked.
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(2) Adapter Method
An adapter is installed between the vehicle's speedometer
and cable, and testing
is done using the usual speedometer
tester with the center differential operating. The vehicle's
speedometer will then indicate 1/2 actual wheel speed.
Therefore,
an adapter which doubles the speed is neces·
sary.
L1·407
Fig. 4 Adapter method
Use the adapter method only when the jack-up method cannot
be employed at the service garage.
3
2) Testing Procedures
(1) Jack-up Method
CD Equipment
• Speedometer tester ....................... 1
• Garage jack ............................. 1
• Safety stand ............................ 2
® Precautions
• Test the speedometer using the rear wheels.
(Vehicle stability
is better than with the front
wheels.)
,- .......... - ..... i
~ /' "/ \:
I. + II + II
i\ ..... _..,~/ \ ...... _",,/ :
L1-408
Fig. 5 Setting on the speedometer tester
• Place the garage jack and safety stands in their
proper positions.
Also,
in order to prevent the vehicle from slipping
due to vibration, do not place any wooden blocks
or similar items between
the safety stands and the
vehicle. 1
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I 80 mm 13.15 ;nl
Front (J
L 1·360
Fig. 6 Safety stand setting
• Since the front wheels will also be rotating, do not
place anything near them. Also, make sure
that
nobody goes in front of the vehicle.
• With the center differential locked, confirm that
the differential lock indicator light is lit.

1-3 GENERAL INFORMATION
If the differential lock switch is in the "ON"
position. but the differential lock indicator light is
not on. rock the vehicle slightly forward or back-
ward to lock the differential.
Operate the differential lock switch before setting
the speedometer tester. Never operate the differ-
ential lock switch while
the vehicle is on the free
rollers. (There is a chance that the vehicle may
jump off the rollers.)
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, Differential lock switch
U\
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L1-409
Fig. 7 Differential lock switch
"OFF"
"ON"
L1-517
Fig. 8 Differentiallock indicator light
• For safety, start in second gear. Never make any
abrupt speed changes or maneuvers during the test.
(2) Adapter Method
CD Equipment
• Speedometer tester ....................... 1
• Wheel blocks ........................... 2
• ADAPTER (499827100) ............... 1
Since the speedometer detector is on the engine side of the
center differential, if the front wheels are locked, the vehicle's
speedometer will only indicate 1/2 the speed of the rear
~i11
L1-363
Fig. 9 Adapter
® Precautions
• Do the testing with the differential lock cancelled.
Confirmation that the differential lock is cancelled
can be done with the differential lock indicator
light, but for this test, confirm with actual driving
that there is no braking phenomenon when turning
sharp corners at low speed.
(®) =:~ DOOR LOCK
((!!) ::e DOOfI LOCK
"OFF"
liON"
L1-518
Fig. 10 Differential lock indicator light
• Since the vehicle speedometer indicates 112 the
actual speed of the rotating wheels. be certain to
install an ADAPTER (499827100).
)
L1·412
wheels. Thus, an adapter which doubles the speed is necessary. Fig. 11 Adapter installation
4

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-3
• Do the test with the rear wheels on the speed-
ometer tester rollers.
Fig. 12 Setting on the speedometer tester
;; .. -- .. , , ...... -- .....
I, ,I \
II + jl + I
\ \ ..... _-,,: \'''' - ... ,/
L1408
• In order to prevent the vehicle from jumping off
the tester, be certain to apply the parking brake
and place wheel blocks
in front of the front wheels.
Also,
make sure that nobody goes in front of the
vehicle.
L1407
Fig. 13 Adapter method
• For safety, start in second gear. Never make any
abrupt speed changes or maneuvers during the test.
• The center differential will be rotating faster than
normal. Check the transmission oil which also
serves as
the center differential oil and add if oil
level
is low.
• Keep maximum speed below 50 km/h (31 MPH)
and for less than 1 minute.
5
Fig. 14
® Adapter Installation Procedures
a. Disconnect
the speedometer cable from the
speedometer.
b. Connect the speedometer cable to the
ADAPTER gear box.
L1-414
c. Connect the speedometer to the ADAPTE R
speedometer cable.
Place the cable so that it does not get in the way when depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.
Fig. 15
• Brake Test
When using
the brake tester, do so with the differential lock
canceiled.
Turn the differential lock switch off and make sure
that the differential lock indicator light ("DIFF LOCK") has
gone
off.

1-3 GENERAL INFORMATION
• Chassis Dynamometer Test
The propeller shaft must be removed and the vehicle made
into
front wheel drive. To undo the propeller shaft, do not
disconnect the front propeller shaft ASSY. Only disconnect
the
rear propeller shaft ASSY and lock the center differential.
When reconnecting the front and rear propeller shaft ASSV's,
align the matching marks very carefully.
• Tire Balance Test (On-car-machine)
For safety when doing the tire balance testing, disconnect the
propeller shaft
and keep the center differential locked. Also,
do
not drive the tires with the engine, but use the on-car-
machine to rotate the tires and do the balance testing.
a. In doing the testing, be sure to jack up both the left and
right sides and put wheel blocks behind the tires contacting
the ground.
b. Make sure that the transmission is in neutral gear position .
• Towing
If the following conditions cannot be met, raise and support
all four wheels to move the vehicle.
a. Before towing, check transmission oil and differential oil
levels and top up to the specified level if necessary.
b. The ignition switch should be in the "ACC" position while
the vehicle is being towed.
1) Rope Towing
CD Turn the differential lock switch to the "OFF"
position and make sure that the differential lock indicator
light ("DIFF LOCK") has gone off. (Confirmation of
differential lock cancellation.)
CV When the vehicle has a large air spoiler skirt on it,
wrap the tow rope with a rag to prevent the rope from
scratching the air spoiler.
Tow the vehicle
with the engine off .
• The power steering will not be operating so the steering
will be stiff .
• The brake booster will not be operating so the braking
will be very weak.
Rag
L1-415
Fig. 16 Rope towing
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2) Towing with Front Wheels Raised
CD Turn the differential lock switch to the "OF F"
position and make sure that the differential lock indicator
light
("DIFF LOCK") has gone off. (Confirmation of
differential lock cancellation.)
CV The center differential will be rotating faster than
normal. Check the transmission oil which also serves as
the center differential oil and add if oil level is low.
Tow at less than 30 km/h (19 MPH).
@ Do not tow for more than 50 km (31 miles).
Transmission oil level check
Towing distance within.
50 km (31 miles)
Towing speed under
30 km/h (19 MPH).
Fig. 17 Towing with front wheels raised
• Differential Lock Cancelling Method
L1-41S
1) Under normal circumstances, start the engine, turn the
differential lock switch
off and, with the tires pointed straight,
move the vehicle either forward or backward.
2) If the engine cannot be started, such as with a dead
battery or when the vacuum actuator is not working, raise the
front (or rear) wheels and move the differential lock lever, on
the right
side of the transmission, towards the rear of the
vehicle.
• Front
c
L1-372
Fig. 18 Differential lock lever operation
c.
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;
•
1
>
>

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3
...
.,
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GENERAL INFORMATION
• Towing
If the following conditions cannot be met, raise and sup-
port all four wheels to move the vehicle.
a. Before towing, check transmission oil and differential oil
levels and top up to the specified level if necessary .
b. The ignition switch should be in the "ACC" position while
the vehicle is being towed.
1-3
FWD connector '
c. Never use the tie down tabs for towing .
d. Remember that brake booster and power steering will not
work when the engine is "OFF". You will have to use greater
~'2615
effort for the brake pedal and steering wheel. Fig. 19
1) Rope towing • Also ensure that the
FWD pilot light is on.
(1)
Place the selector lever "N" position and put a spare
fuse inside the FWD connector.
(2)
Tow at less than 30 km/h (20 MPH).
(3) Do not tow for more than 10 km (6 miles).
• Before checking or servicing the car
with the front wheels
raised or on rollers (brake tester, chassis dynamometer,
etc.), always
set the car in the FWD mode.
To set the car in the FWD mode, disconnect the 4WD
circuit by inserting a fuse in the FWD connector inside the
engine compartment. Also chock·the
rear wheels firmly. If
the car is left in the 4WD mode, it will surge abruptly
when the wheels turn, possibly damaging the transfer
clutch.
Fig. 20
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Vehicle Identification Numbers (V. I.N.)
1. Applicable V.I.N. in This Manual
DL (MPFI, 5MT)
GL (MPFI, 5MT)
1800 cc Engine
GL (MPFI, 4AT)
4WD GL (MPFI, 5MT, Single-range)
XT6 (MPFI,4AT)
2700 cc Engine
FULL TIME 4WD XT6
(MPFI, 5MT, Single-range)
FULL TIME 4WD XT6 (MPFI,4AT)
*1: For CANADA, "B" instead of "2"
*2: For CANADA, "2" instead of "1"
7
JF1AX422XJB
JF1AX432*1 XJB
JF1AX432*1 XJC
JF1*2AX732*1 XJD
JF1AX842*1XJC
JF1*2AX942*1 XJG
JF1*2AX942*1 XJH
L 1-519
300001 and after
300001 and after
300001 and after
300001 and after
300001 and after
300001 and after
300001 and after

1-3 GENERAL INFORMATION
2. The Meaning of V.I.N. •
,C
'---------------- Maker identifier
.----------------- Vehicle attribute
.---------- Vehicle identification
I II
JF1AX432XJB30000
~------ Sequential number
300001 and after
'------------ Plant of manufacture and transmission type
B Gunma manufacture -5MT
C Gunma manufacture - AT
D Gunma manufacture - 4WD 5MT
G Gunma manufacture -Full-time
4WD MT
H Gunma manufacture -Full-time
4WD AT
'------------- Model year
J : 1988
~------------ Check digit
o thru 9 and X, varies
L-. _____________ Weight class and restraint type
2 3,001
to 4,000 Ib GVWR with passive restraint
B : 3,001
to 4,000 Ib GVWR without passive restraint
(For
CANADA)
'----------------- Model
2 DL model
3 GL model
4 GL-10 model
~--------------- Series and engine type
4 1800
cc engine
7 1800
cc engine 4WD
(model equipped with air suspension)
8 2700
cc engine
9 2700 cc engine
4WD
(model equipped with air suspension)
~--------------------Bodytype
X : XT
1..--------------------- Line
A: Fuji SUBARU L line
'-------------------------------Type of vehicle
1 :
Passenger car
2 : Multipurpose passenger vehicle
'-------------------------- Manufacturer and make
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. SUBARU
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1-3
Identification Number and label locations
1. Vehicle Identification Number 3. Transmission Serial Number
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the bulkhead The transmission number label is stuck on the upper surface of
panel of the engine compartment. main case (MT) or converter housing (AT).
~~ _______ ~_V~IN~----{
~- l~
Ll-419
Fig. 21
2. Engine Serial Number
The engine serial number is stamped on the right side of the
crankcase at the
front.
/ L1-420
Fig. 22
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Transmission serial number
..::r-
~~.J----/.....J-~'
Transmission serial number
Ll-421
Fig. 23
Engine, transmission and vehicle identification numbers are
used for factory communications such as Technical informa·
tion, Service bulletins and other information.