Servicing - A/t: Other Subaru Impreza GC/GF

Transaxle

1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Park vehicle on level floor. Engage transaxle in all gear positions.
2. Set transmission selector lever in Park with engine idling. Remove dipstick and clean with lint-free cloth. Check fluid level. Fluid level should be between upper ("F") and lower ("L") marks on dipstick. Add fluid if necessary. DO NOT overfill.

Differential

Use dipstick marked DIFF OIL on top of differential to check fluid level. Level should be between "L" and "F" marks. Add fluid if necessary.

On all models, use Dexron IIE or Dexron III ATF.

Front & Rear Differentials

On all models, use API GL-5 80W-90.

1. Remove drain plug. If cleaning oil screen, remove oil pan. Install NEW gaskets when reassembling. Tighten all bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-56839-S24773556262001032600000) .
2. Fill transmission with fluid. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Check fluid level with engine idling. Add fluid as necessary. DO NOT overfill.

Differential has separate drain plug. Remove differential drain plug to drain fluid.

BAND

Band adjustment screw is located on left side of transmission housing. Hold band adjustment screw and loosen lock nut. Tighten adjustment screw to 80 INCH lbs. (9 N.m), and then back screw off exactly 3 turns. Hold adjustment screw and tighten lock nut to 18-21 ft. lbs. (25-28 N.m).

INHIBITOR SWITCH

Inhibitor switch allows back-up lights to turn on when gear selector lever is in "R" position, and allows starter motor to start when in "P" or "N" positions. Inhibitor switch supplies input signal for each range and turns on corresponding range light on instrument panel.

SHIFT LINKAGE

1. Move selector lever through all gear positions. Lever should go into each position with a corresponding click from transaxle when engaged. At each position, ensure selector needle indicates proper gear position.
2. If linkage is out of adjustment, move selector lever to Neutral. Loosen linkage adjuster nut at transaxle lever. With transaxle lever in Neutral, adjust inner cable length. (Scheme 2)
3. Turn lock nut "A" until it contacts trunnion. Tighten lock nut "B" to 48-82 INCH lbs. (5.4-9.4 N.m). If indicator needle is not aligned with guide plate marking, loosen lock nut "B" and adjust cable length as required. (Scheme 2)

Scheme 2