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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
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Subaru -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
- Turn ignition Off.
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then battery positive cable.
- On Impreza models, wait 20 se...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester S 2.5 H4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheels.
- Disconnect brake hose from strut.
- Remove caliper lockpin, then rotate caliper on guide pin, Figs. through .
- Remove brake pads from support.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Push piston into caliper body. When piston is difficult to insert, loosen the air bleeder, then push into place.
- Refer to Figs. and for tightening values.
- After completing installation, depress brake pedal several times to seat brake pads against rotor. If pedal stroke is excessive, bleed hydraulic system as outlined under, "Hydraulic Brake S... "
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Component Locations -> 1990-03 Legacy, 1993-04 Impreza (Except WRX STi), 1998-04 Forester & 2000-03 Outback w/1.8L, 2.2L, 2.5L & 3.0L Engines
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester S 2.5 H4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 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 L 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 -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1998-2009 Forester
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit after engine start-up, the self-diagnostic system has detected a problem and stored a diagnostic trouble code. After diagnosis and repair are complete, the self-diagnostic system memory can be cleared using the scan tool. Follow scan t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester L 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+.
TCM Location Diagram for 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Emission Control & Ignition System Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS Components 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 Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components 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+.
Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATION Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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