2004 SUBARU FORESTER oil level

4AT(H4SO)-112
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTIC)
Symptom Related Diagnostic
No shift occurs from 3rd to 4th gear.TCM
 Shift solenoid 1
 ATF temperature sensor
 Control valve
2-4 brake
Engine brake is not effected when select lever is in “3” range. Inhibitor switch
TCM
 Throttle position sensor
 Control valve
Engine brake is not effected when select lever is in “3” or “2”
range. Control valve
Engine brake is not effected when select lever is in “1” range. Control valve
 Low & reverse brake
Shift characteristics are erroneous. Inhibitor switch
TCM
 Front vehicle speed sensor
 Rear vehicle speed sensor
 Throttle position sensor
 Control valve
 Ground earth
No lock-up occurs.TCM
 Throttle position sensor
 ATF temperature sensor
 Control valve
 Lock-up facing
 Engine speed signal
Parking brake is not effected.  Select cable
 Select lever
 Parking mechanism Shift lever cannot be moved or is hard to move from “P” range.
ATF spurts out.  ATF level too high
Differential oil spurts out.  Differential gear oil too high
Differential oil level changes excessively. Seal pipe
 Double oil seal
Odor is produced from ATF supply pipe.High clutch
2-4 brake
 Low & reverse clutch
 Reverse clutch
 Lock-up facing
 ATF deterioration
Shock occurs from 1st to 2nd gear.TCM
 Throttle position sensor
 2-4 brake duty solenoid
 ATF temperature sensor
 Line pressure duty solenoid
 Control valve
2-4 brake
 ATF deterioration
 Engine performance
 2-4 brake timing solenoid
Slippage occurs from 1st to 2nd gear.TCM
 Throttle position sensor
 2-4 brake duty solenoid
 ATF temperature sensor
 Line pressure duty solenoid
 Control valve
2-4 brake
 2-4 brake timing solenoid
High clutch Symptom Problem parts

4AT(H4DOTC)-5
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTIC)
General Description
3. General Description
A: CAUTION
Supplemental Restraint System “Airbag”
The airbag system wiring harness is routed near
the TCM.
CAUTION:
 All airbag system wiring harness and con-
nectors are colored yellow. Do not use an elec-
trical test equipment on these circuit.
 Be careful not to damage the airbag system
wiring harness when performing diagnostics and
servicing the TCM.
Measurement
When measuring the voltage and resistance of
ECM, TCM or each sensor, use a tapered pin with
diameter of less than 0.64 mm (0.025 in) in order to
avoid poor contact. Do not insert the pin more than
0.65 mm (0.026 in).
B: INSPECTION
1. BATTERY
Measure the battery voltage and specific gravity of
electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V or more
Specific gravity: Above 1.260
2. TRANSMISSION GROUND
Make sure that the ground terminal bolt is tightened
securely.
Chassis side
Tightening torque:
13 N
⋅m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
3. ATF LEVEL
Make sure that ATF level is in the specification. to 4AT-30, INSPECTION, Automatic Transmission
Fluid.>
4. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL
Make sure that front differential oil level is in the spec-
ification. Gear Oil.>
AT-00412
(A) Level gauge
(B) “HOT” side
(C) Upper level
(D) Lower level
(E) “COLD” side
(A) Upper level
(B) Lower level
PI-00105
COLD
LFHOT LF
(A)
(C)
(D)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(B)
AT-00317
(A)
(B)
LF

4AT(H4DOTC)-126
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTIC)
Symptom Related Diagnostic
15.Symptom Related Diagnostic
A: INSPECTION
Symptom Problem parts
Starter does not rotate when select lever is in “P” or “N” range,
starter rotates when select lever is in “R”, “D”, “3” or “2” range. Inhibitor switch
 Select cable
 Select lever
 Starter motor and harness
Abnormal noise when select lever is in “P” or “N” range. Strainer
 Transfer duty solenoid
 Oil pump
Drive plate
 ATF level too high or too low
Hissing noise occurs during standing start. Strainer
 ATF level too high or too low
Noise occurs while driving in “D1”.  Final gear
 Planetary gear
 Reduction gear
 Differential gear oil level too high or too low Noise occurs while driving in “D2”.
Noise occurs while driving in “D3”. Final gear
 Low & reverse brake
 Reduction gear
 Differential gear oil level too high or too low
Noise occurs while driving in “D4”. Final gear
 Low & reverse brake
 Planetary gear
 Reduction gear
 Differential gear oil level too high or too low
Engine stalls while shifting from “1” range to another. Control valve
 Lock-up damper
 Engine performance
 Input shaft
Vehicle moves when select lever is in “N” range. Select cable
 Inhibitor switch
TCM
 Low clutch
Shock occurs when select lever is shifted from “N” to “D” range. Accelerator pedal position sensor
 ATF temperature sensor
 Line pressure linear solenoid
 Low clutch duty solenoid
 Low clutch
TCM
Harness
 Control valve
 ATF deterioration
Excessive time lag occurs when select lever is shifted from “N”
to “D” range. Control valve
 Low clutch
 Line pressure duty solenoid
 Seal ring
 Front gasket of transmission case
Shock occurs when select lever is shifted from “N” to “R” range. Accelerator pedal position sensor
 ATF temperature sensor
 Line pressure linear solenoid
TCM
Harness
 Control valve
 ATF deterioration

4AT(H4DOTC)-127
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTIC)
Symptom Related Diagnostic
Excessive time lag occurs when select lever is shifted from “N”
to “R” range. Control valve
 Low & reverse clutch
 Reverse clutch
 Line pressure linear solenoid
 Seal ring
 Front gasket of transmission case
Vehicle does not start in any shift range (engine stalls). Parking brake mechanism
 Planetary gear
Vehicle does not start in any shift range (engine revving up). Strainer
 Line pressure linear solenoid
 Control valve
 Drive pinion
 Hypoid gear
Axle shaft
 Differential gear
 Oil pump
 Input shaft
 Output shaft
 Planetary gear
Drive plate
 ATF level too low
 Front gasket of transmission case
Vehicle does not start in “R” range only (engine revving up). Select cable
 Select lever
 Line pressure linear solenoid
 Control valve
 Low & reverse clutch
 Reverse clutch
Vehicle does not start in “R” range only (engine stalls). Low clutch
2-4 brake
 Planetary gear
 Parking brake mechanism
Vehicle does not start in “D”, “3” range only (engine revving up). Low clutch
 One-way clutch
Vehicle does not start in “D”, “3” or “2” range only (engine rev-
ving up).Low clutch
Vehicle does not start in “D”, “3” or “2” range only (engine
stalls).Reverse clutch
Vehicle starts in “R” range only (engine revving up).  Control valve
Acceleration during standing starts is poor (high stall rpm). Control valve
 Low clutch
 Reverse clutch
 ATF level too low
 ATF deterioration
 Front gasket of transmission case
 Differential gear oil level too high or too low
Acceleration during standing starts is poor (low stall rpm). Oil pump
 Torque converter one-way clutch
 Engine performance
Acceleration is poor when select lever is in “D”, “3” or “2” range
(normal stall rpm).TCM
 Control valve
High clutch
2-4 brake
 Planetary gear
Acceleration is poor when select lever is in “R” (normal stall
rpm). Control valve
High clutch
2-4 brake
 Planetary gear Symptom Problem parts

4AT(H4DOTC)-128
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTIC)
Symptom Related Diagnostic
No shift occurs from 1st to 2nd gear.TCM
 Rear vehicle speed sensor
 Front vehicle speed sensor
 Throttle position sensor
 Control valve
2-4 brake
No shift occurs from 2nd to 3rd gear.TCM
 Control valve
High clutch
No shift occurs from 3rd to 4th gear.TCM
 ATF temperature sensor
 Control valve
2-4 brake
Engine brake is not effected when select lever is in “3” range. Inhibitor switch
TCM
 Throttle position sensor
 Control valve
Engine brake is not effected when select lever is in “3” or “2”
range.Control valve
Engine brake is not effected when select lever is in “1” range. Control valve
 Low & reverse brake
Shift characteristics are erroneous. Inhibitor switch
TCM
 Front vehicle speed sensor
 Rear vehicle speed sensor
 Throttle position sensor
 Control valve
 Ground earth
No lock-up occurs.TCM
 Torque converter turbine speed sensor
 Throttle position sensor
 ATF temperature sensor
 Control valve
 Lock-up facing
 Engine speed signal
Parking brake is not effected.  Select cable
 Select lever
 Parking mechanism Shift lever cannot be moved or is hard to move from “P” range.
ATF spurts out. ATF level too high
Differential oil spurts out. Differential gear oil too high
Differential oil level changes excessively. Seal pipe
 Double oil seal
Odor is produced from ATF supply pipe.High clutch
2-4 brake
 Low & reverse clutch
 Reverse clutch
 Lock-up facing
 ATF deterioration
Shock occurs from 1st to 2nd gear.TCM
 Torque converter turbine speed sensor
 Accelerator pedal position sensor
 2-4 brake duty solenoid
 ATF temperature sensor
 Line pressure linear solenoid
 Control valve
2-4 brake
 ATF deterioration
 Engine performance
 Low & reverse duty solenoid Symptom Problem parts

5MT-7
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
General Description
 Transmission case tightening torque
(1) Transmission case ASSY (Single-
range)(9) Oil seal (16) High-low cable bracket A (Dual-
range)
(10) Clamp
(2) Gasket (11) Pitching stopper bracket (17) High-low cable bracket B (Dual-
range)
(3) Drain plug (12) Clip
(4) Snap ring (Outer) (13) Oil level gauge (Non-turbo model) (18) Oil level gauge (Turbo model)
(5) Speedometer driven gear (14) Oil seal (Dual-range)
(6) Washer (15) Transmission case ASSY (Dual-
range)Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(7) Speedometer shaftT: 44 (4.5, 32.5) (Aluminum gasket)
(8) Snap ring (Outer)70 (7.1, 51.6) (Copper gasket)
Bolt No. Bolt sizeTightening torque:
N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
<5> to <15> 8 mm 25 (2.5, 18.1)
<1> to <4>
<16>, <17> 10 mm 39 (4.0, 28.9)
MT-00003

5MT-31
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Transmission Gear Oil
2. Transmission Gear Oil
A: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and wait until the
engine cools.
3) Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
4) Reinsert the level gauge all the way. Be sure that
the level gauge is correctly inserted and in the
proper direction.
5) Pull out the oil level gauge again and check the
oil level on it. If it is below the lower level, add oil
through the oil level gauge hole to bring the level up
to the upper level.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Pull out the oil level gauge.
2) Lift-up the vehicle.
3) Drain the transmission gear oil completely.
CAUTION:
 Directly after the engine has been running,
the transmission gear oil is hot. Be careful not
to burn yourself.
 Be sure not to spill the transmission gear oil
on exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting
smoke or firing. When the transmission gear oil
is split on exhaust pipe, wipe it away complete-
ly.4) Tighten the transmission gear oil drain plug us-
ing a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) (Aluminum gas-
ket)
70 N·m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Copper gasket)
5) Lower the vehicle.
6) Pour gear oil into the gauge hole.
Recommended gear oil:
Use GL-5 (75 W — 90) or equivalent.
Gear oil capacity:
Single-range model;
Model without oil pump
3.52 (3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
Model with oil pump
3.92 (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
Dual-range model;
4.02 (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
7) Measure the level of transmission gear oil, and
then check the level within the specified range.
CAUTION:
When inserting the level gauge into transmis-
sion gear, align the protrusion on the side of
the top part of level gauge with the notch in the
gauge hole.
(A) Oil level gauge
(B) Upper level
(C) Lower level
PM-00030
(B)
(C) (A)
(A) Drain plug
(B) Gasket
MT-00061
(A) (B)

5MT-41
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Oil Seal
5. Oil Seal
A: INSPECTION
Check the oil seal portion for leakage. If leakage is
found, replace the oil seal with a new one.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Clean the transmission exterior.
2) Drain the gear oil completely.
3) Replace the gasket with a new one, and then
tighten the drain plug after draining gear oil.
Tightening torque:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) (Aluminum gas-
ket)
70 N·m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Copper gasket)
4) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
5) Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped mod-
el)
6) Remove the propeller shaft. MOVAL, Propeller Shaft.>
7) Using the ST, remove the oil seal.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY8) Using the ST, install the oil seal.
ST 498057300 INSTALLER
9) Install the propeller shaft. STALLATION, Propeller Shaft.>
10) Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped mod-
el)
11) Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
12) Pour gear oil and check the oil level. 5MT-31, REPLACEMENT, Transmission Gear
Oil.>
(A) Oil seal
MT-00097
MT-00098
(A)ST
MT-00099