1997 Subaru Legacy technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Jul 11, 2023 Service bulletinThis bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with...
• Aug 23, 2022 Service bulletinThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
• Aug 23, 2022 Service bulletinThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
• Mar 18, 2022 Service bulletinThis bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during...
• Jun 17, 2021 Service bulletinThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
• Jun 7, 2021 Service bulletinThis bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
• Feb 1, 2021 Service bulletinTo help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed...
• Aug 4, 2020 Service bulletinSpecial Service Tools Cross Reference List.
• Apr 30, 2020 Service bulletinAll Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
• Jul 11, 2019 Service bulletinThis Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between...
• May 21, 2019 Service bulletinSubaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
• Feb 3, 2011 Service bulletinSubaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance
• Jul 1, 2007 Service bulletinHeadlight bulb socket repairs
• Feb 1, 2006 Service bulletinRubbing mark on timing belt
• Apr 20, 2005 Service bulletinInformation regarding seat belt latch slides to the lower seat belt anchor
• Dec 8, 2004 Service bulletinReplacement of the electronic control unit (ECU) for anti-lock brake system (ABS) repair
• May 19, 2003 Service bulletinClutch pedal sticking
• Dec 23, 2002 Service bulletinNew procedure for replacing rear wheel bearings
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation regarding front spring guard bulletin update
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding shifter rattle
• Aug 15, 2001 Service bulletinSubject on regarding steering knocking/rattle noise when turning
• Oct 15, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may experience a loss of alternator charging due to a broken brush wire
• Jul 14, 1999 Service bulletinVehicles equipped with manual transmissions may exhibit first gear popping out while driving
• Jan 5, 1999 Service bulletinCustomer may complain of a slight engine hesitation on vehicles with manual transmissions 2.5L and 2.2L...
• Sep 11, 1998 Service bulletin1997 and later legacy exhibiting body driveline vibration at high speeds
• Aug 1, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on installing rear differential protector
• Jun 29, 1998 Service bulletinSubject on transverse link assemblies
• Jun 29, 1998 Service bulletinProcedures on transverse link assemblies
• Mar 1, 1998 Service bulletinSome vehicles experience moisture accumulation in the headlights
• Aug 6, 1997 Service bulletinService manual supplement volume 7 for the ABS 5.3I system
• May 16, 1997 Service bulletinSubject on transfer clutch binding and/or bucking on turns
• Mar 1, 1997 Service bulletinRear defogger timer
• Feb 1, 1997 Service bulletinCreaking noise emanating from the right rear rocker panel area on the subject vehicles- coming from the...
• Feb 1, 1997 Service bulletinCheck to see where the radio fader control knob is positioned after installation
• Feb 1, 1997 Service bulletin1995-97 legacy rear wheel bearing/seal noise
• Jan 1, 1997 Service bulletinHigh pitched noise from rear of vehicles- the cause may be rear axle oil seal number 2 coming loose from...
• Jan 1, 1997 Service bulletinClunk noise from the front of the vehicle when turning over a bumpy road surface- noise coming from the...