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Common Specifications & Procedures

WRX COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATION
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 162 Ft. lb. (220 N.m)
Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 140 Ft. lb. (190 N.m)
Hub Bolts (Front & Rear) Front: 70.1 Ft. lb. (95 N.m) / Rear: 62.7 Ft. lb. (85 N.m)
Battery
Except STI SPECIFICATION
STI SPECIFICATION
Brakes
Bleeding AIR BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
Front SPECIFICATION
Rear SPECIFICATION
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text or applicable graphics under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator
Except STI SPECIFICATION
STI SPECIFICATION
Torque
Except STI See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
STI See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Belt Routing & Adjustment
Except STI INSTALLATION
STI INSTALLATION
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
Except STI SPECIFICATION
STI SPECIFICATION
Radiator Cap Pressure 14-18 psi (.95-1.25 kg/cm2 )
Thermostat R & I
Except STI THERMOSTAT
STI THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
Except STI WATER PUMP
STI WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
Compression Test Procedure
Except STI COMPRESSION
STI COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure Test Procedure
Except STI ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
STI ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Overhaul
Except STI SPECIFICATION
STI SPECIFICATION
Torque
Except STI See Torque Specifications in Text or applicable graphics under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
STI See Torque Specifications in Text or applicable graphics under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
CVT Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque 1st step: 22.1 Ft. lb. (30 N.m)
2nd step: 30°-35°
M/T Flywheel Torque
Except STI 1st step: 22.1 Ft. lb. (30 N.m)
2nd step: 30°-35°
STI 55.3 Ft. lb. (75 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
Except STI FUEL PRESSURE
STI FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Filter Location Attached to fuel pump unit.
Fuel Filter R & I
Except STI FUEL FILTER
STI FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing) Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
Except STI NGK: ILKAR8H6 / Gap: 0.50 - 0.55 mm (0.020 - 0.022 in.) / Tightening Torque: 17.5 N.m (12.9 ft-lb)
STI NGK: ILFR7H / Gap: 0.5 - 0.6 mm (0.019 - 0.023 in) / Tightening Torque: 21 N.m (15.5 ft-lb)
Starting
Starter
Except STI SPECIFICATION
STI SPECIFICATION
Torque 37 Ft. lb. (50 N.m)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications
Front WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Rear WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Torque
Front COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Rear COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 88.5 Ft. lb. (120 N.m)