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I thought about 1/4 inch ratchet, but didn't have a 12mm socket for 1/4 inch. I didn't want to go and buy a 1/4 to 3/8 inch adaptor.

Okay, I did it. Here is the info: 1. The bolt inside the reservoir is 12mm. Need a 6 inch extension to get to it. 2. My O-ring was shredded - just some scraps I could find ! So I had to just match based upon the space for O-ring. 3. The O-ring seems to be 3/4 of inch (to be more precise inner diameter is 5/8, outer is 7/8 and center to center is close to 3/4, with ring being 1/8 or slightly more). The ring is probably in metric. I had a ring lying around from my previous subaru work, so I didn't shop for it. 4. See the attached pics for the O-ring side on Power steering and the reservoir flipped upside down. Note that there is only one bolt. 5. Getting to the back bolt away from the pulley that holds the reservoir is a little painful. I just used a 12mm wrench.

Kwhistle. Thanks. I was wondering about what to use for sucking the fluid out...might do the same...Where did you find the replacement ring?

Thanks. Do I get the ring from Subaru dealership or most auto stores will have something similar?

Thanks. Will post the ring size when I get to it! I am planning replacing Part 55 in the diagram below...I wonder what "replacement bearing" you are talking about. http://www.porcupine73.com/pics/diagrammatics/power-steering-pump-oring-96.gif I am not overfilling the reservoir, I looked in after 6 odd months and it is getting empty!

98 Subaru Outback. 2.5L. My power steering pump is leaking. Based on the forum research, it seems like it is the o'ring between the pump and the reservoir - it is dripping from where reservoir meets the pump. I am trying to remove the reservoir WITHOUT removing the entire pump, but no luck. I did get the bolt in the back (away from the pulley) that seems to hold the reservoir. However, I can't pry the reservoir off. How does one remove the reservoir only to replace the O'ring or do I have to remove the entire pump?

98 Subaru Outback. 2.5L. My power steering pump is leaking. Seems like the O'ring - it is dripping from where reservoir meets the pump. I am trying to remove the reservoir WITHOUT removing the entire pump, but no luck. I did get the bolt in the back (away from the pulley) that seems to hold the reservoir. How does one remove the reservoir only or do I have to remove the entire pump?

I did this repair as well - just replaced the two solenoid contacts. For those of you looking for the part/links: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml You need an A and a B for Subaru Outback (mine is 98). 5 bucks each. http://www.repairkitsuk.com This guy from UK sells the plunger too - I don't think you need it - just the two contacts.

I did this repair as well - just replaced the two solenoid contacts. For those of you looking for the part/links: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml You need an A and a B for Subaru Outback (mine is 98). http://www.repairkitsuk.com This guy from UK sells the plunger too - I don't think you need it - just the two contacts.

Thanks. Yes, I took the door panel out today and cleaned the switches. Interestingly, i had two problems. The first one was a broken switch - the tiny thing that fits into the spring on the switch was slightly broken and hence not pushing fully against the contact. As a result, I wasn't even getting a "click" on when the switch was pushed up. When I swapped that piece with another switch, it worked for a minute and stopped working. Then I cleaned the contact again and it worked... For those wondering about removing door panel on 98 outback - there are only two screws - one on the arm rest, and one on the inside lock. Initially I was hoping to do it without removing the door panel. The power window switch cover just pops out. After that I tried removing the piece of plastic that goes around the inside lock and power switch - however that does NOT come out.

Sorry, I forgot. 1998 Outback Wagon.

Window went down , but won't go up. When I move the up/down switch, I hear the motor on down, but not on up. All other windows work fine. Ideas appreciated.

Likewise - It would be great if folks make it a habit to post the "conclusion" - yeh or neh - for benefit of others. Too often threads die out with no idea of what finally happened! Thanks Nipper!

:banana:Okay, I replaced the speed sensor (Picture 1 - Part # 85082AC012) and the speedometer works now! Pretty easy to replace this part - you can get around the exaust to remove the old part from the bottom. You can screw in the new part from top with hood open, though it helps to get underneath to tighten it. Raising the car helps, but I think is not even necessary. Need 17mm wrench. 100 bucks for the part at the dealership in Bay Area! Thanks Nipper!

I went to the dealership to look at the part. Seems like it is picture #1 - the whole thing is a single assembly screwed into the transmission - the black plug and the entire metal thing. Part # 85082AC012

I have 0500, P1540 - it appears to be VSS2. Before I replace it, I want to be sure it is bad. What electrical diagnostics should I run on the two wire wire connector that come out of the VSS

Where is the pdf file?

I think I am pretty confused! If I go by the autrepair.about.com, it would be Picture number 1 (see thumb nails at top) - on passenger side. If I go by what nipper suggested initially, and some other postings on this site, it seems like it is Picture #2, the thing towards rear of transaxle - the thing circled in blue.

Seems like you are saying Picture 2, the circle in blue. This web link looks closer to picture 1 http://autorepair.about.com/library/images/bl653a-lib.htm

THanks. You mean picture 1 ? It seems to be the one closer to top on passenger side. Picture 2 is closer to "side" on driver side. If it is Picture 2, red or blue circled item?

Greeting folks, CEL, 98 Outback, 5 speed, speedometer/odometer don't work. I pulled codes P0500, P1540...(Seems like VSS2) Questions: 1) Which is VSS 2 in the following? Picture 1: On PASSGENGER side of Transmission. Picture 2: On DRIVER side of transmission case - if it one of them, which one is it? Blue or red? 2) How can be I be sure it is VSS 2 ? Any diagnostics I can run at some connectors?

I read it somewhere - an easy way to check if it waterpump is to turn on the heater when overheat happens. If car cools off, you know it isn't the waterpump - essentially waterpump has enough juice to pump through heater core and isn't the "constraint" in the cooling system.

While they have the flywheel out for resurfacing, ask them to replace the rear main seal - it is cheap and worth it. If the oil separator plate is plastic, have them replace it with an aluminum one. The clips on release lever are cheap and won't hurt replacing them either.

I did mine a few months ago - 98 obw - I had the same question but the anwer is straighforward - there is only one way they go back - try both ways and you will see that one way, some holes don't line up (probably the oil passages).

Do you have you old camshaft sensor? Just try that. Else if you can borrow it off another Subaru for a few minutes...