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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSCOMMON SPECS & PROCEDURESSPECIFICATIONS INDEX
2002 Subaru Forester Base
Specifications Index
2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Specifications Index
FORESTER SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | See applicable component in HEATER, VENTILATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER article. | ||
| Axle Shaft Nut (Front) | 137 ft.lbs (186 N.m) | ||
| Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) | 73-94 ft.lbs (98-128 N.m) | ||
| Battery | NA | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING PROCEDURES | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | ELECTRICAL | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | DRIVE BELT ROUTING | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 14-18 psi (.95-1.25 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | 185 psi (1,275 kPa (13.0 kgf/cm2 ) | ||
| Oil Pressure | |||
| At Idle Speed | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| At 5,000 RPM | 34.4 psi (3.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Overhaul | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | See applicable component in MECHANICAL 2.5L SOHC article. | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque | 53 ft.lbs (72 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 43.5 psi (3.06 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL PUMP | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | FUEL FILTER | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | IGNITION SYSTEM - MECHANISM & FUNCTION | ||
| Spark Plug | SPARK PLUGS | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | FORESTER | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 65 ft-lb (88 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.