2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

Page 2857 of 2870

SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual CL-31
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Clutch Fluid
8. Clutch Fluid
A: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Inspect the fluid level using scale on the outside
of the reservoir tank. If the level is belo

Page 2858 of 2870

SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual CL-32
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding
9. Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding
A: PROCEDURE
1. NON-TURBO MODEL
NOTE:
Bleed air from the oil line with help of co-worker.
1) Remove the air cleaner case and

Page 2859 of 2870

SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual CL-33
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding
5) Tighten the air bleeder. (RHD turbo model)
Tightening torque:
T: 8 N
⋅m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
6) Remove the operating cylinder.
NOTE:
Do not remove

Page 2860 of 2870

SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual CL-34
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Clutch Pedal
10.Clutch Pedal
A: REMOVAL
1. LHD MODEL
1) Remove the steering column. <Ref. to PS-26,
REMOVAL, Tilt Steering Column.>
2) Disconnect the connectors from stop light swi

Page 2861 of 2870

SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual CL-35
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Clutch Pedal
2. RHD MODEL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Loosen the screws and clips, and then remove
the lower cover.
3) Disconnect the clutch switch connector. (

Page 2862 of 2870

SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual CL-36
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Clutch Pedal
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. LHD MODEL
1) Remove the clips, assist spring, rod and bush-
ing.
2) Remove the spring pin and lever.
3) Remove the clutch pedal and bushings.4) Remov

Page 2863 of 2870

SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual CL-37
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Clutch Pedal
5) Remove the following parts (B to H) from clutch
pedal bracket (A) as shown in the figure.
6) Remove the spacer, bushing and pedal pad from
clutch pedal.
D: ASSEMBLY

Page 2864 of 2870

SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual CL-38
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Clutch Pedal
2) If not as specified, loosen the clutch stopper nut
to adjust it.
Tightening torque (Clutch stopper nut):
8 N
⋅m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
3) Loosen the push rod lock