2021 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

General Tool

TOOL NAME REMARKS
Oil pan seal cutter Used for removing oil pan.
Circuit tester Used for measuring resistance, voltage and current.
Thickness gauge Used for various inspections.
Caliper Used for measuring the dimension.
Spring scale Used for measuring the initial load of the drive pinion.
TORXĀ® bit T70 Used for removing and installing the drain plug.
Push/pull gauge Used for measuring clutch clearance.
Angle gauge Used for installing the drive plate.
Dial gauge
  • Used for measuring backlash. (Lever type)
    NOTE: Used together with magnet stand.
  • Used for assembling the reverse brake and forward clutch. (Spindle type)
    NOTE: Used together with magnet stand.
Magnet stand
  • Used for measuring backlash.
    NOTE: Used together with the dial gauge (lever type).
  • Used for assembling the reverse brake and forward clutch.
    NOTE: Used together with the dial gauge (spindle type).
DST-i Used together with Subaru Select Monitor 4.
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  • ā€¢ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • ā€¢ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • ā€¢ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • ā€¢ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • ā€¢ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.