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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) 162.3 Ft. lb. (220 N.m)
Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 140.1 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 BATTERY
Brakes
Bleeding AIR BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
Front FRONT DISC BRAKE
Rear REAR DISC BRAKE
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text or applicable graphics under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Belt Routing & Adjustment INSTALLATION
Engine Cooling
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
Compression Test Procedure COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure Test Procedure ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Overhaul SPECIFICATION
Torque 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 1st step: 22.1 Ft. lb. (30 N.m)
2nd step: 30°-35°
Fuel System
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Filter Location Attached to fuel pump unit.
Fuel Filter R & I 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 NGK: SILKFR8A6 / Gap: 0.5 - 0.6 mm (0.020 - 0.024 in.) / Tightening Torque: 17.5 N.m (12.9 ft-lb)
Starting
Starter STARTER
Torque 36.9 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)