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Common Specs & Procedures

FORESTER COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATION
Torque See Torque Specifications in text or applicable graphics under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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 SPECIFICATION
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence AIR BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
Front FRONT DISC BRAKE
Rear REAR DISC BRAKE
Torque See Torque Specifications in text or applicable graphics under
Front FRONT DISC BRAKE
Rear REAR DISC BRAKE
Charging
Generator SPECIFICATION
Drive Belts
Belt Routing & Adjustment
H4DO INSTALLATION
Engine Cooling
H4DO
General Service Specifications SPECIFICATION
Radiator Cap Pressure 14-18 psi (0.95-1.25 kg/cm2 , 93-123 kPa)
Thermostat R & I THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
Compression pressure (at 200-300 RPM)
H4DO 152-203 psi (1, 050-1, 400 kPa, 11-14 kg/cm2 )
Refer to COMPRESSION .
Oil Pressure At Idle Speed: 7.0 psi (0.5 kg/cm2 , 47 kPa) or more
At 3, 000 RPM: 33 psi (2.3 kg/cm2 , 230 kPa) or more
Overhaul
H4DO SPECIFICATION
Torque See Torque Specifications in text or applicable graphics under.
H4DO 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.
Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque 22.1 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m))
Plus additional 30-35°
Fuel System
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
H4DO FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Pressure Specification  
50-66 psi (3.5 - 4.6 kg/cm2 (350 - 450 kPa))
Fuel Filter Location The fuel filter is built in fuel pump assembly.
Fuel Filter R & I
H4DO FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Spark Plug
H4DO
Type NGK: DILKAR7Q8
Gap 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031 in)
CAUTION: Do not adjust the gap, because an iridium plug is used.
Torque 12.9 Ft. Lbs. (17.5 N.m)
Starting
Starter SPECIFICATION
Torque COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications
Front FRONT ALIGNMENT (INSPECTION VALUE)
Rear REAR ALIGNMENT (INSPECTION VALUE)
Torque
Front COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Rear COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 88.5 Ft. Lbs. (120 N.m, 12.2 kgf-m)