Page 678 of 2870
2004 Model Year
PDF Service Manual
GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION (Pub.No.G8080GE1)
ENGINE SECTION 1 (Pub.No.G8080GE2)
ENGINE SECTION 2 (Pub.No.G8080GE3)
ENGINE SECTION 3 (Pub.No.G8080GE4)
TRANSMISSION SECTION (Pub.No.G8080GE5)
CHASSIS SECTION (Pub.No.G8080GE6)
BODY SECTION (Pub.No.G8080GE7)
WIRING SYSTEM SECTION (Pub.No.G8080GE8)
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HU-4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
How to Use This Manual
4. SPECIFICATION
If necessary, specifications are also included.
5. INSPECTION
Inspections are included to be carried out before and after maintenance.
6. MAINTENANCE
• Maintenance instructions for serviceable parts describes work area and detailed steps with illustration. It
also describes the use of special tool, tightening torque, cautions for each procedure.
If many serviceable parts are included in one service procedure, appropriate reference are provided for
each part.
Example:
(A) Component (D) Caution (G) Tightening torque
(B) Process (E) Tool number of special tool (H) Illustration
(C) Reference (F) Name of special tool
HU-00002
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly
from vehicie.
Transmission Assembly.>
15.Main Shaft Assembly for Sin-
gle-Range
A: REMOVAL
11) Tighten the lock nuts to the specified torque us-
ing ST1 and ST2.
NOTE:
Secure the lock nuts in two Places affer tightening.
ST2 499987003 SOCKET WRENCH
ST1 498937000 TRANSMISSION HOLDER
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(G) (E) (F)
(H)
Tightening torque:
118 N m (12.0 kgf-m, 86.8 ft-lb)
ST1ST2
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SPC-3
SPECIFICATION
Forester
C: ELECTRICAL
★: For Australia model
D: TRANSMISSION
5MT: 5 forward speeds with synchromesh and 1-reverse
4AT: Electronically controlled fully-automatic, 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse
DSPD: Dry Single Plate Diaphragm
TCC: Torque Converter Clutch
★: For Europe model
E: STEERING
Model 2.0 L Non-turbo 2.0 L Turbo 2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo
Ignition timing at idling speed BTDC/rpm 10°±10°/650 12°±10°/700MT: 10°±10°/650
AT : 1 5°±10°/65017°±10°/700
Spark plug Type and manufacturerCHAMPION:
RC10YC4
NGK: PFR6GCHAMPION:
RC10YC4
NGK: ILFR6B
Alternate
NGK: BKR5E-11Alternate
NGK: BKR5E-11
Generator12 V — 90 A
Battery Type and capacity (5HR)MT: 12 V — 48 AH (55D23L)
AT: 12 V — 52 AH (65D23L)12 V — 27 AH
(34B19L)
12 V — 48 AH
(55D23L)
★
MT: 12 V — 48
AH (55D23L)
AT: 12 V — 52
AH (65D23L)
Model 2.0 L Non-turbo 2.0 L Turbo 2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo
Transmission type 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Clutch type DSPD TCC DSPD TCC DSPD TCC DSPD TCC
Gear ratio1st 3.454 2.785 3.454 2.785 3.454 2.785 3.454 2.785
2nd 2.062 1.545 1.947 1.545 2.062 1.545 1.947 1.545
3rd 1.448 1.000 1.366 1.000 1.448 1.000 1.366 1.000
4th 1.088 0.694 0.972 0.694 1.088 0.694 0.972 0.694
5th 0.871 — 0.738 — 0.780 — 0.738 —
Reverse 3.333 2.272 3.333 2.272 3.333 2.272 3.333 2.272
Dual range 1.447 — — — 1.196 — — —
Reduction
gear (Front)1st reduc-
tionType of gear — Helical — Helical — Helical — Helical
Gear ratio — 1.000 — 1.000 — 1.000 — 1.000
Final reduc-
tionType of gear Hypoid
Gear ratio 4.111 4.444 4.444 4.111 4.111 4.444 4.111 4.444
Reduction
gear (Rear)Transfer
reductionType of gear Helical — Helical — Helical — Helical —
Gear ratio 1.000 —1.081
★,
1.000— 1.000 — 1.000 —
Final reduc-
tionType of gear Hypoid
Gear ratio 4.111 4.4444.111
★,
4.4444.111 4.111 4.444 4.111 4.444
Ty p eRack and Pinion, Integral
Turns, lock to lock3.0
Minimum turning circle m (ft)Curb to curb 10.6 (34.8)
Wall to wall 11.4 (37.4)
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SPC-5
SPECIFICATION
Forester
J: WEIGHT
1. LHD MODEL
★: For the option codes, refer to ID section. Option code
★EC K4 KS
Model 2.0 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Non-turbo
Grade 2.0 X 2.5 X
Transmission 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.)Front kgf (lb)760
(1,675)775
(1,710)775
(1,710)790
(1,740)780
(1,720)800
(1,765)
Rear kgf (lb)600
(1,325)600
(1,325)595
(1,310)595
(1,310)620
(1,365)620
(1,365)
Total kgf (lb)1,360
(3,000)1,375
(3,035)1,370
(3,020)1,385
(3,050)1,400
(3,085)1,420
(3,130)
Maximum permissi-
ble axle weight
(M.P.A.W.)Front kgf (lb)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)
Rear kgf (lb)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)
Maximum permissi-
ble weight (M.P.W.)Total kgf (lb)1,880
(4,140)1,880
(4,140)1,880
(4,140)1,880
(4,140)1,880
(4,140)1,880
(4,140)
OptionSport package base — — — — — —
Aluminum wheel❍❍❍❍❍❍
Front fog light — — — —❍❍
Cruise control — — — —❍❍
High-grade audio — — — — — —
Sport steering — — — — — —
Leather package base — — — — — —
Leather seat, Leather
door trim——————
Navigation system ——————
Air conditioner — —❍❍❍❍
Side airbag — — — — — —
Sunroof — — — — — —
Self-leveling function Rr❍❍————
Cold area pack A — — — — — —
Cold area pack B — — — — — —
Cold area pack C — — — — — —
Cold area pack D❍❍————
Heated mirrors❍❍————
Security system — — — — — —
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SPC-6
SPECIFICATION
Forester
★: For the option codes, refer to ID section. Option code
★EC K4
Model2.0 L Turbo
Grade2.0 XT
Transmission 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.)Front kgf (lb) 810 (1,785) 830 (1,830) 815 (1,795) 835 (1,840)
Rear kgf (lb) 620 (1,365) 620 (1,365) 630 (1,390) 630 (1,390)
Total kgf (lb) 1,430 (3,150) 1,450 (3,195) 1,445 (3,185) 1,465 (3,230)
Maximum permissible axle
weight (M.P.A.W.)Front kgf (lb) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225)
Rear kgf (lb) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)Total kgf (lb)1,950 (4,295) 1,950 (4,295) 1,950 (4,295) 1,950 (4,295)
OptionSport package base — — — —
Aluminum wheel — — — —
Front fog light❍❍❍❍
Cruise control❍❍—❍
High-grade audio — — — —
Sport steering — — — —
Leather package base❍❍❍❍
Leather seat, Leather door trim — — —❍
Navigation system — — — —
Air conditioner❍❍❍❍
Side airbag❍❍❍❍
Sunroof — —❍❍
Self-leveling function Rr❍❍——
Cold area pack A — — — —
Cold area pack B❍❍——
Cold area pack C — — — —
Cold area pack D — — — —
Heated mirrors❍❍——
Security system ————
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SPC-7
SPECIFICATION
Forester
2. RHD MODEL
★: For the option codes, refer to ID section. Option code
★EK EK
Model 2.0 L Non-turbo 2.0 L Turbo
Grade 2.0 X 2.0 XT
Transmission 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.)Front kgf (lb) 775 (1,710) 790 (1,740) 815 (1,795) 835 (1,840)
Rear kgf (lb) 600 (1,325) 600 (1,325) 635 (1,400) 635 (1,400)
Total kgf (lb) 1,375 (3,035) 1,390 (3,065) 1,450 (3,195) 1,470 (3,240)
Maximum permissible axle
weight (M.P.A.W.)Front kgf (lb) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225)
Rear kgf (lb) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)Total kgf (lb)1,880 (4,145) 1,880 (4,145) 1,950 (4,300) 1,950 (4,300)
OptionSport package base ————
Aluminum wheel❍❍——
Front fog light — —❍❍
Cruise control — —❍❍
High-grade audio ————
Sport steering ————
Leather package base — —❍❍
Leather seat, Leather door trim — —❍❍
Navigation system ————
Air conditioner❍❍❍❍
Side airbag — —❍❍
Sunroof — —❍❍
Self-leveling function Rr❍❍❍❍
Cold area pack A❍❍——
Cold area pack B ————
Cold area pack C — —❍❍
Cold area pack D ————
Heated mirrors❍❍❍❍
Security system — —❍❍
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SPC-8
SPECIFICATION
Forester
★: For the option codes, refer to ID section. Option code
★KA
Model 2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo
Grade 2.5 X 2.5 XS 2.5 XT
Transmission 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.)Front kgf (lb)765
(1,685)785
(1,730)760
(1,675)780
(1,720)815
(1,795)835
(1,840)
Rear kgf (lb)610
(1,345)610
(1,345)605
(1,335)605
(1,335)610
(1,345)610
(1,345)
Total kgf (lb)1,375
(3,030)1,395
(3,075)1,365
(3,010)1,385
(3,055)1,425
(3,140)1,445
(3,185)
Maximum permissi-
ble axle weight
(G.A.L.R.)Front kgf (lb)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)
Rear kgf (lb)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)
Maximum permissi-
ble weight (G.V.M.)Total kgf (lb)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)
OptionSport package base — — — — — —
Aluminum wheel — — — — — —
Front fog light — —❍❍❍❍
Cruise control❍❍❍❍❍❍
High-grade audio — — — — — —
Sport steering — — — —❍❍
Leather package base — — — —❍❍
Leather seat, Leather
door trim——————
Navigation system ——————
Air conditioner❍❍❍❍❍❍
Side airbag — — — — — —
Sunroof — — — — — —
Self-leveling function Rr — —❍❍❍❍
Cold area pack A — — — — — —
Cold area pack B — — — — — —
Cold area pack C — — — — — —
Cold area pack D — — — — — —
Heated mirrors — — — — — —
Security system — — — — — —
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ID-2
IDENTIFICATION
Identification
1. Identification
A: IDENTIFICATION
1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND LABEL LOCATIONS
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Numbers) is used to classify the vehicle.
Positioning of the plate label for identification
ID-00015
Vehicle identification
number
Model number plate Emission control labelVacuum hose
piping label
ID plate (Europe model)
ADR compliance plate
(Australia model)Tire inflation pressure label
(Driver side) (Australia model)
Tire pressure label
(Driver side) (Except Australia model)
Saudi Arabia plate
(Saudi Arabia model)
Built date plate
(Australia model)
ID-00011Engine serial number
ENGINE
ID-00012
4ATTransmission serial number
ID-00013
Transmission serial number5MT