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Governor Pressure

  1. Connect pressure gauge to governor pressure plug located on right side of final drive housing. See Fig 1. Place gauge in drivers compartment as outlined in 2WD line pressure test procedure.
    Fig 1: Locating Final Drive Housing Governor Pressure Checking Point
    G93E25175Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. With engine at normal operating temperature and transaxle fluid level correct, check governor pressure with transaxle in 2. Check at speeds shown in GOVERNOR PRESSURES  table.
GOVERNOR PRESSURES

Vehicle Speed psi (kg/cm2 )
9-12 MPH
Turbo Models 0 (0)
Non-Turbo Models 0 (0)
25 MPH
Turbo Models 19-28 (1.4-2.0)
Non-Turbo Models 16-24 (1.1-1.7)
50 MPH
Turbo Models 50-64 (3.5-4.5)
Non-Turbo Models 43-57 (3.0-4.0)