2003 SUBARU BAJA power steering

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Drive belts
The alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioner compressor de-
pend on drive belts. Satisfactory performance requires that belt tension
be correct.
HGA005BB
in (mm)
Deflection
New beltUsed belt
10.28 — 0.35(7.0 — 9.0)0.35 — 0.43
(9.0 — 11.0)
20.30 — 0.33 (7.5 — 8.5)0.35 — 0.40
(9.0 — 10.0)
To check belt tension, place a straightedge (ruler) across two adjacent
pulleys and apply a force of 22 lb (98 N, 10 kg) midway between thepulleys by using a spring scale. Belt deflection should be the amountspecified.

Maintenance and service11-27
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SAE viscosity No. and Applicable Temperature
OM-H0205
Power steering fluid
Checking the fluid level
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself because the fluid may be hot.
CAUTION
When power steering fluid is being added, use only clean fluid,
and be careful not to allow any dirt into the tank. And never use
different brands together. Avoid spilling fluid when adding it in the tank.
The power steering fluid expands greatly as its temperature rises; the
fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, the reser-
voir tank has two different checking ranges for hot and cold fluids.
Check the power steering fluid level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and stop the engine.
2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has been run: Check that the oillevel is between “HOT MIN ” and “HOT MAX ” on the surface of the
reservoir tank.

Specifications12-3
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Transmission oil (MT) 3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
Transmission fluid (AT) 9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
AT differential gear oil 1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil 0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering gear fluid 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolant MT 7.2 US qt (6.8 liters, 6.0 Imp qt)
AT 7.1 US qt (6.7 liters, 5.9 Imp qt)
Tires
Type Steel belted radial, Tubeless
Size P225/60R16 97H Temporary spare T145/80R16
Pressure
Front Light load 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kg/cm 2
)
Full load 30 psi (210 kpa, 2.1 kg/cm 2
)
Trailer towing 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kg/cm 2
)
Rear Light load 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kg/cm 2
)
Full load 33 psi (230 kpa, 2.3 kg/cm 2
)
Trailer towing 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kg/cm 2
)
Temporary spare 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kg/cm 2
)
Wheel size 16 x 6 1
/2 JJ
Wheel alignment
Toe Front 0 0.12 in (0 3 mm)
Rear 0 0.12 in (0 3 mm)
Camber Front 0 °20’ 30 ’
Rear –0 °10’ 45 ’

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Maintenance precautions11-3
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Maintenance schedule 11-3
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Manual heating and air conditioning system 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 7-11
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Manual transmission oil 11-21
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Map light 6-3
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Map light, dome light and door step light 11-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meters and gauges 3-7
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Mirrors 3-28
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Moonroof 2-30
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Moonroof — if the moonroof cannot be closed 9-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) 8-2 . . . . . .
O
Odometer/Trip meter 3-7
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Off road driving 8-7
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Oil pressure warning light 3-12
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Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside mirrors 3-30
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Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P
Parking brake stroke 11-35
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Parking light switch 3-21
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Parking your vehicle 7-26
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Periodic inspections 8-5
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Power door locking switches 2-5
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Power steering 7-21
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Power steering fluid 11-27
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Power windows 2-21
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Precautions against vehicle modification 1-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) 5-16 . . . . . . . .
Preparing to drive 7-8
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