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Common Specifications & Procedures

FORESTER COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATION
Torque See Torque Specifications in text or applicable graphics under COMPONENT .
Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 163 Ft. Lbs. (22.43 kgf-m, 220 N.m)
Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 140.1 Ft. Lbs. (19.37 kgf-m, 190 N.m)
Battery BATTERY
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
AIR BLEEDING
Disc/Drum Brakes SPECIFICATION
Torque See Torque Specifications in text or applicable graphics under COMPONENT .
Charging
Generator
H4DOTC (Turbocharged) SPECIFICATION
H4SO (Non-Turbocharged) SPECIFICATION
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 (Turbocharged) INSPECTION
H4SO (Non-Turbocharged) INSPECTION
Engine Cooling
H4DOTC (Turbocharged)
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 (Non-Turbocharged)
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 (Turbocharged)
COMPRESSION
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 Torque Specifications in text or applicable graphics under COMPONENT .
H4SO (Non-Turbocharged)
COMPRESSION
Compression (at 200-300 RPM)
152-203 psi (1, 050-1, 400 kPa (11-14.0 kgf/cm2 )
Oil Pressure At Idle Speed: 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
At 5, 000 RPM: 40 psi (5.8 kg/cm2 )
Overhaul SPECIFICATION
Torque See Torque Specifications in text or applicable graphics under COMPONENT .
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 22.1 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m)
Plus additional 30-35 degrees
Fuel System
H4DOTC (Turbocharged)
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 (Non-Turbocharged)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Pressure Release Procedure RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Pressure Specification (KOER) 49-58 psi (340-400 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 Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
H4SO Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing) Engines have coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
H4DOTC (Turbocharged)
Type NGK: SILFR6A
Gap 0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm)
Torque 15.5 Ft. Lbs. (21 N.m)
H4SO (Non-Turbocharged)
Type NGK: SILZKAR7B11
Gap 0.039-0.043 in. (1.0-1.1 mm)
Torque 12.5 Ft. Lbs. (17 N.m)
Starting
Starter
H4DOTC (Turbocharged) TURBO MODEL
H4SO (Non-Turbocharged) NON-TURBO MODEL
Torque (H4DOTC & H4SO) INSTALLATION
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications
Front WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Rear WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Torque
Front FRONT SUSPENSION
Rear SPECIFICATION
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 73.8 Ft. Lbs. (100 N.m)