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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1996LEGACY WAGON 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL SERVO CABLETESTING AND INSPECTION
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHC
Cruise Control Servo Cable: Testing and Inspection
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
CRUISE CONTROL CABLE
1. Cable installation
1. Ensure that cruise control cable is attached to the left of accelerator cable (on accelerator pedal side).
2. Ensure that accelerator cable throttle cam does not move when cruise control throttle cam is moved by hand.
3. Ensure that throttle cam moves smoothly.
2. Cable free play
1. Ensure that throttle cam-to-lever clearance is within specifications.
Standard value: 1 mm (0 - 1 mm)
0.04 in (0 - 0.04 in)
NOTE: If clearance is not within specifications, adjust cable at its outer end.
2. Ensure that cap is positioned in groove.
1. Cable installation
1. Ensure that cruise control cable is attached to the left of accelerator cable (on accelerator pedal side).
2. Ensure that accelerator cable throttle cam does not move when cruise control throttle cam is moved by hand.
3. Ensure that throttle cam moves smoothly.
2. Cable free play
1. Ensure that throttle cam-to-lever clearance is within specifications.
Standard value: 1 mm (0 - 1 mm)
0.04 in (0 - 0.04 in)
NOTE: If clearance is not within specifications, adjust cable at its outer end.
2. Ensure that cap is positioned in groove.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.