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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) 162.3 Ft. Lbs. (22.4 kgf-m, 220 N.m)
Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 140.1 Ft. Lbs. (19.4 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) GENERATOR
Torque (H4DOTC ) 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
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
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 .
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 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
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
H4DOTC Engine has 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)
Starting
Starter
H4DOTC (Turbocharged) STARTER
Torque (H4DOTC) INSTALLATION
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications
Front WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Rear WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Torque
Front FRONT SUSPENSION
Rear SPECIFICATION
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)