Common Specs & Procedures
FORESTER COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SPECIFICATION | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in text or applicable graphics under COMPONENT | ||
| Axle Shaft Nut (Front) | 162 Ft. Lbs. (22.4 kgf-m, 220 N.m) | ||
| Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) | 140 Ft. Lbs. (19.4 kgf-m, 190 N.m) | ||
| Battery | SPECIFICATION | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LR, RF, LF AIR BLEEDING |
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| Disc Brakes | |||
| Front | SPECIFICATION | ||
| Rear | SPECIFICATION | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in text or applicable graphics under | ||
| Front | COMPONENT | ||
| Rear | COMPONENT | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | SPECIFICATION | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Belt Routing & Adjustment | |||
| H4DO | INSTALLATION | ||
| H4DOTC | INSTALLATION | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| H4DO | |||
| General Service Specifications | SPECIFICATION | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 14-18 psi (.95-1.25 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP | ||
| H4DOTC (Turbocharged) | |||
| General Service Specifications | SPECIFICATION | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 14-18 psi (.95-1.25 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression (at 200-300 RPM) | |||
| H4DO | 152-203 psi (1050-1400 kPa, 11-14 kgf/cm2 ) | ||
| H4DOTC | 196-254 psi (1350-1750 kPa, 14-18 kgf/cm2 ) | ||
| Oil Pressure | At Idle Speed: 5.8 psi (.4 kg/cm2
) or more At 6000 RPM: 46.8 psi (3.3 kg/cm2 or more |
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| Overhaul | |||
| H4DO | SPECIFICATION | ||
| H4DOTC | SPECIFICATION | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in text or applicable graphics under. | ||
| H4DO | COMPONENT | ||
| H4DOTC | COMPONENT | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque | 22.1 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m) Plus additional 30-35 degrees |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | |||
| H4DO | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| H4DOTC | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| Fuel Pressure Specification | 49-58 psi (340-400 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | In-Tank Type as part of Fuel Pump Module | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | |||
| H4DO | FUEL FILTER | ||
| H4DOTC | FUEL FILTER | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| H4DO | |||
| Type | NGK: SILZKAR7B11 | ||
| Gap | 0.039-0.043 in. (1.0-1.1 mm) | ||
| Torque | 12.9 Ft. Lbs. (17.5 N.m) | ||
| H4DOTC | |||
| Type | NGK: ILKAR8H6 | ||
| Gap | 0.020-0.022 in. (0.50-0.55 mm) | ||
| Torque | 12.9 Ft. Lbs. (17.5 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | SPECIFICATION | ||
| Torque | COMPONENT | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | |||
| Front | WHEEL ALIGNMENT | ||
| Rear | WHEEL ALIGNMENT | ||
| Torque | |||
| Front | COMPONENT | ||
| Rear | COMPONENT | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 88.5 Ft. Lbs. (120 N.m) | ||