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1998 Subaru Forester CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000 -> Charging System
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
Use instructions provided with charging station. Follow these procedures to prevent charging station from being accidentally exposed to high-side vehicle system pressure:
- Do no...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster, Replace -> Forester, Impreza, Legacy & Outback -> Overhaul -> SVX
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
Brake Booster, Replace
Forester, Impreza, Legacy & Outback
- Disconnect brake fluid level indicator connector, if equipped.
- Remove master cylinder assembly.
- Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster.
- Working from inside the passenger compartment, remove snap pin and operating rod clevis pin from brake pedal assembly.
- Remove brake booster retaining nuts, then brake booster from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque brake booster retaining nuts to 10-17 ft. lbs.
SVX
- Raise and support vehicle and remo...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Justy w/Carbureted Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- On Impreza, SVX, 1990-94 Legacy models,fold down the rear seat back, then remove the floor mat and access hole lid.
- On 1995-00 Legacy models, remove the rear seat cushion and seat back, then the floor mat and access hole lid.
- On all models, disconnect the fuel pump relay electrical connector.
- Start the engine and operate until it stalls.
- After the engine has stalled, crank the engine for at least 5 seconds.
- Place the ignition switch in Off position.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- On...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS
Wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts during removal.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Place vehicle in neutral.
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove differential mount front exhaust cover bolts, then cover.
- Place reference mark on front driveline and rear differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft flange yoke or companion flange
- Remove bolts and then remove driveline from rea...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester S 2.5 H4 GAS
- Disconnect ground cable from battery.
- Disconnect connector and terminal from alternator.
- Remove V-belt covers.
- Remove V-belts.
- Remove bolts which ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 1998-2002 Forester & 1999-2003 Impreza
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester S 2.5 H4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 7,500 miles.
- From under passenger's side of the instrument panel, remove two cabin air filter access cover to evaporator case retai...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS
The A/T fluid temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in On position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the road and allowed to idle with transmission lever in Park until the lamp goes off. If the lamp goes off vehicle can ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester S 2.5 H4 GAS
- Remove drive belt cover. Wipe off any oil or water on belt and pulley.
- Loosen lockbolt on slider bolt.
- Loosen slider bolt.
- ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Sensor Locations Diagram for 1998 Subaru Forester S 2.5 H4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Front Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1998 Subaru Forester S 2.5 H4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 Subaru Forester S 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATION Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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