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Specifications Index

FORESTER SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATION
Torque See applicable COMPONENT for torque specifications.
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 NA
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence AIR BLEEDING
Disc/Drum Brakes SPECIFICATION
Torque See applicable COMPONENT for torque specifications.
Charging
Generator
H4DOTC TURBO MODEL
H4SO NON-TURBO MODEL
Torque (H4DOTC & H4SO) Bolt: 18.4 Ft. Lbs. (25 N.m)
Slider Bolt: 5.9 Ft. Lbs. (8 N.m)
Drive Belts
Belt Routing & Adjustment
H4DOTC INSPECTION
H4SO INSPECTION
Engine Cooling
H4DOTC
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
H4SO
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
H4DOTC
Compression (at 200-300 RPM) 142-171 psi (981-1,177 kPa, 10-12 kgf/cm2 )
Oil Pressure At Idle Speed: 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
At 5,000 RPM: 43 psi (3.0 kg/cm2 )
Overhaul SPECIFICATION
Torque See applicable COMPONENT for torque specifications.
H4SO
Compression (at 200-300 RPM) 148-185 psi (1,020-1,275 kPa (10.4-13.0 kgf/cm2 )
Oil Pressure At Idle Speed: 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
At 5,000 RPM: 43 psi (3.0 kg/cm2 )
Overhaul SPECIFICATION
Torque See applicable COMPONENT for torque specifications.
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 53.1 Ft. Lbs. (72 N.m)
Fuel System
H4DOTC
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Pressure Release Procedure RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Pressure Specification With vacuum: 33-38 psi (230-260 kPa)
Without vacuum: 41-46 psi (284-314 kPa)
Fuel Filter Location In-Tank Type as part of Fuel Pump Module
H4DOTC
Fuel Filter R & I
FUEL PUMP
H4SO
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Pressure Release Procedure RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Pressure Specification (KOER) 49-50 psi (338-348 kPa)
Fuel Filter Location In-Tank Type as part of Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL PUMP
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
H4DOTC Coil On Plug
H4SO SPARK PLUG CORD
Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil On Plug
Spark Plug
H4DOTC
Type NGK: SILFR6A
Gap 0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm)
Torque 15.5 Ft. Lbs. (21 N.m)
H4SO
Type NGK: FR5AP-11
Gap 0.039-0.043 in. (1.0-1.1 mm)
Torque 15.5 Ft. Lbs. (21 N.m)
Starting
Starter
H4DOTC TURBO MODEL
H4SO NON-TURBO MODEL
Torque (H4DOTC & H4SO) INSTALLATION
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications
Front SPECIFICATION
Rear SPECIFICATION
Torque
Front COMPONENT
Rear COMPONENT
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 73.8 Ft. Lbs. (100 N.m)