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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998FORESTER L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSCOMMON SPECS & PROCEDURESSPECIFICATIONS INDEX
1998 Subaru Forester L, Standard
Specifications Index
1998 Subaru Forester L, StandardSECTION Specifications Index
FORESTER SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | See applicable component under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . | ||
| Axle Shaft Nut (Front) | 123-151 ft.lbs (166-206 N.m) | ||
| Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) | 73-94 ft.lbs (98-128 N.m) | ||
| Battery | NA | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | Voltage & Output / 12V - 75A Regulated Voltage / 14.1 - 14.8 [20°C (68°F)] |
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| Torque | NA | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | BELT ROUTING | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | DRAIN & FILL COOLING SYSTEM | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 11-14 psi (.8-1.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | 176 psi (1,216 kPa (12.4 kgf/cm2 ) | ||
| Oil Pressure | |||
| At Idle Speed | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| At 5,000 RPM | 43 psi (3.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | See applicable component in TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque | 53 ft.lbs (72 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 34-38 psi (2.4-2.7 kg/cm2
) No Vacuum 26-30 psi (1.8-2.1 kg/cm2 ) Vacuum |
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| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | Located On Left Strut Tower Forward Of Brake Master Cylinder | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| Spark Plug | SPARK PLUGS | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | NA | ||
| Torque | 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lb) | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 58-72 ft-lb (78-98 N.m) | ||
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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.