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1998 Subaru Forester AWD F4-2.5L DOHC
General Specifications
1998 Subaru Forester AWD F4-2.5L DOHCSECTION General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Turning Circle:
Curb To Curb 10.8 m (35.4 ft.)
Wall To Wall 11.6 m (38.0 ft.)
Overall Gear Ratio 19.0
Turns, Lock To Lock 3.4
Steering Angle (Inside-Outside) 34.4° ± 1.5° - 30.2° ± 1.5°
Turning Angle:
Inner Tire And Wheel 34.4° ± 1.5°
Outer Tire And Wheel 30.2° ± 1.5°
Minimum Turning Circle:
Curb To Curb 10.8 m (35.4 ft.)
Wall To Wall 11.6 m (38.0 ft.)
Overall Gear Ratio 19.0
Turns, Lock To Lock 3.4
Steering Angle (Inside-Outside) 34.4° ± 1.5° - 30.2° ± 1.5°
Turning Angle:
Inner Tire And Wheel 34.4° ± 1.5°
Outer Tire And Wheel 30.2° ± 1.5°
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.