Subaru LEGACY 2004 - Engine Oil Filter

LU(H4SO 2.0)-18
LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Filter
7. Engine Oil Filter
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) 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 installing surface on cylinder
block.
2) Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of en-
gine oil to the seal rubber.
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 the
cylinder block.
NOTE:
• In case of oil filter in outer diameter 68 mm (2.68
in), tighten by approx. one turn.
• In case of oil filter in outer diameter 65 mm (2.56
in), tighten by approx. 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
• Over-tightening may cause oil leak.
C: INSPECTION
1) After installing the oil filter, run engine and make
sure that no oil is leaking around the 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(H4SO
2.0)-8, INSPECTION, Engine Oil.>
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