Reduction/Transfer Gear Phase Matching
When installing or replacing the reduction gears or transfer gears in a 4EAT, the phase matching marks must be aligned. These gear sets are installed in matched sets. The matched sets are indicated by identical numbers painted on the gears. The phase matching marks...
Installation Of Speedometer Cable Adapter
Should it become necessary to remove and install the speedometer cable adapter from the transmission on all Legacy and Impreza vehicles equipped with 4EAT, make sure the rubber gasket and the metal flat washer beneath the adapter are also removed. These parts normally...
4EAT FWD And AWD Brake Band Adjustment
The following procedure describes access to the 4EAT transmission brake band adjustment for 1990-92 Legacy and SVX models. Refer to the applicable service manual for brake band diagnosis, adjustment specifications and proper bolt torque. Legacy Disconnect the ground...
Subaru 4EAT Modifications
Subaru 4EAT
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Subaru 4EAT Transmissions
The 4EAT transmission is a four-speed, microprocessor-controlled transmission. We’ll take one apart, and explain how it works.
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Just as few people can tolerate poor A/C performance in summer, there aren’t many that can accept lack of heat in winter.
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The Electronic Thermal Curve
Electronic components do not like temperature changes. They often reveal imperfections in the ability of electronic components to do their job.
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R&R: A Wrecked Rack?
Our subject is a Nissan Maxima, but the general principles apply to all cars with hydraulic boost rack and pinion steering.
Secondary Diagnosis
When presented with a problem that needs to be checked quickly, or in a remote location, a hand-held digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) may be a better choice.
9 Ways To Kill A Cat
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When Good Grounds Go Bad
Back in 1972, I thought I knew a lot about vehicle electrical systems and their problems, until I was humbled by a new 1972 Pontiac sedan.
Double Jointed
The first halfshafts I saw were on VW Beetles, swing axles, really, with quite ordinary U-joints at each end.
Current Events
By brushing up your grasp of how current really works, you could diagnose duty-cycled circuits such as fuel injectors and solve a variety of electrical and solenoid-related puzzles.