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Subaru XT 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 Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+
Subaru -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> WATER PUMP, REPLACE -> 1.2L/3-73 ENGINE -> 1.8L/4-109 ENGINE -> 2.2L/4-135 ENGINE -> 2.7L/6-163 ENGINE -> 3.3L/6-202 ENGINE
Vehicle: 1991 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
1.2L/3-73 ENGINE
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system. Refer to "Cooling System Bleed."
- Drain engine oil.
- Remove oil dipstick tube.
- Loosen alternator mount and slide bolts, then remove drive belt.
- Remove alternator.
- Refer to MOTOR'S IMPORTED CAR REPAIR MANUAL for removal of crankshaft pulley, cam belt cover No. 2, cam belt tensioner and spring, camshaft driveplate and belt, camshaft drive and driven pulleys, cam belt cover and mount, flywheel housing, oil pan and gasket.
- Remove water pump and crankcase cover...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.
SUBARU, DRUM BRAKES -> TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1983-93 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1991 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 30,000 miles
Severe...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
- Disconnect ground cable from battery.
- Move selector lever or gear shift lever to "N".
- Release parking brake.
- Jack up vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
- Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- Remove front exhaust cover.
- Remove differential mount front cover.
- Remove four bolts which hold propeller shaft to rear differential. Put matching marks on affected parts before removal. Remove all but one bolt.
- Remove two bolts which hold center bearing to car body.
- Place a s...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect battery cable and solenoid wiring at sta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Subaru -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
The AWD warning lamp, will illuminate for a few seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. The lamp should go off when the engine is started. The lamp will illuminate when AWD is disen...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water outlet using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from water outlet.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at water inlet using hose clamp pliers.
- Disco...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
- Loosen alternator lock nut.
- Loosen alt...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: EMISSION TESTING - PROPER PROCEDURES Vehicle: 1989 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUDIO SYSTEM - DIAG PROC/WARRANTY & FLAT RATE INFO Vehicle: 1986 Subaru XT GL-10 1.8 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Subaru XT 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 Subaru XT 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 Subaru XT 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 Subaru XT 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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