2004 SUBARU FORESTER wheel torque

AB-14
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Driver’s Airbag Module
4. Driver’s Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” in General Description be-
fore handing the airbag module. CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After
moving the vehicle more than 5 m (16 ft) with front
wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that
the vehicle moves straight ahead).
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
4) Using the TORX
® BIT T30, remove the two
TORX® bolts on side of steering wheel.
5) Disconnect the airbag connector on the back of
airbag module, and then remove the airbag mod-
ule.
6) Refer to “CAUTION” for handling of removed air-
bag module. scription.>
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not allow harness and connectors to inter-
fere or get tangled up with other parts.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” in “General Descrip-
tion” NENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” in General Description be-
fore handing the airbag module. CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace damaged
parts with new ones.
 Airbag module, harness, connector, and mounting
bracket are damaged. AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION, Inspection Lo-
cations After a Collision.>
(1)
TORX® BIT T30
CC-00018
(1)
AB-00033

SPC-2
SPECIFICATION
Forester
1. Forester
A: DIMENSIONS
★: With sunroof
B: ENGINE
Model 2.0 L Non-turbo 2.0 L Turbo 2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo
Overall length mm (in) 4,450 (175.2)
Overall width mm (in) 1,735 (68.3)
Overall height (at C.W.) mm (in) 1,590 (62.6) 1,585 (62.4) 1,590 (62.6)
CompartmentLength mm (in) 1,795 (70.7)
Width mm (in) 1,455 (57.3)
Height mm (in)
1,245 (49.0), 1,210 (47.6)
★
Wheelbase mm (in) 2,525 (99.4)
Tread Front mm (in) 1,495 (58.9)
Rear mm (in) 1,485 (58.5)
Minimum road clearance mm (in) 190 (7.5) 195 (7.7) 200 (7.9)
Model 2.0 L Non-turbo 2.0 L Turbo 2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Valve arrangement Overhead camshaft type
Bore×Stroke mm (in) 92×75 (3.62×2.95) 99.5×79 (3.92×3.11)
Displacement
cm
3 (cu in)1,994 (121.67) 2,457 (149.94)
Compression ratio 10.0±0.2 8.0±0.2 10.0±0.2 8.2±0.2
Firing order 1 — 3 — 2 — 4
Idle speed at Park or Neu-
tral positionrpm 650±100 700±100 650±100 700±100
Maximum output kW (PS)/rpm 92 (125)/5,600 130 (177)/5,600 115 (156)/5,600 155 (211)/5,600
Maximum torque N⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)/rpm184 (18.8, 41.4)/
3,600245 (25.0, 55.1)/
3,200223 (22.7, 50.1)/
3,600320 (32.6, 71.8)/
3,600

PM-32
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Brake Fluid
19.Brake Fluid
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove both front and rear wheels.
3) Draw out the brake fluid from master cylinder
with syringe.
4) Refill the reservoir tank with recommended
brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or DOT4 brake
fluid
CAUTION:
 Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid
to prevent degrading the quality of the fluid.
 Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into
the reservoir tank.
Bleeding sequence (1) → (2) → (3) → (4)
5) Install one end of a vinyl tube onto the air bleeder
and insert the other end of the tube into a container
to collect the brake fluid.
CAUTION:
 Cover the bleeder with waste cloth, when
loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being
splashed over surrounding parts. During the bleeding operation, keep the
brake reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to
eliminate entry of air.
 The brake pedal operating must be very slow.
 For convenience and safety, two people
should do the work.
NOTE:
The amount of brake fluid required is approx. 500
m2 (16.9 US fl oz, 17.6 Imp fl oz) for total brake
system.
6) Instruct your co-worker to depress the brake
pedal slowly two or three times and then hold it de-
pressed.
7) Loosen the bleeder screw approx. 1/4 turn until a
small amount of brake fluid drains into container,
and then quickly tighten the screw.
8) Repeat steps 6) and 7) above until there are no
air bubbles in the drained brake fluid and new fluid
flows through vinyl tube.
NOTE:
Add brake fluid as necessary while performing the
air bleed operation, in order to prevent the tank
from running short of brake fluid.
9) After completing the bleeding operation, hold
brake pedal depressed and tighten the bleeder
screw and install bleeder cap.
Tightening torque:
8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
10) Bleed air from each wheel cylinder by following
the previous 5 steps.
11) Depress the brake pedal with a force of approx.
294 N (30 kgf, 66 lb) and hold it there for approx. 20
seconds. At this time check the pedal to see if it
makes any unusual movement. Visually inspect the
bleeder screws and brake pipe joints to make sure
that there is no fluid leakage.
12) Install the wheels, and drive the vehicle for a
short distance between 2 to 3 km (1 to 2 miles) to
make sure that brakes are operating properly.
(1) Front right
(2) Rear left
(3) Front left
(4) Rear right
(5) Secondary
(6) Primary
(1) (4)
(2) (3) (5) (6)
PM-00047
PM-00048

PM-37
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Suspension
4. WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF FRONT SUS-
PENSION
1) Check the alignment of front suspension to en-
sure that following items conform to standard val-
ues.
 Toe-in
 Camber angle
 Caster angle
 Steering angle

2) When the caster angle does not conform to ref-
erence, visually inspect the following components
and replace deformed parts.
 Suspension components [Strut assembly, cross-
member, transverse link, etc.]
 Body parts to which suspensions are installed.
3) When the toe-in and camber are out of standard
value, adjust them so that they conform to respec-
tive service standard. WHEEL TOE-IN, INSPECTION, Wheel Align-
ment.> Wheel Alignment.>
4) When the right-and-left turning angles of tire are
out of standard, adjust to standard value. FS-10, STEERING ANGLE, INSPECTION, Wheel
Alignment.>
5. WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF REAR SUS-
PENSION
1) Check the alignment of rear suspension to en-
sure that following items are within standard val-
ues.
 Toe-in
 Camber angle
 Thrust angle

2) When the camber angle does not conform to ref-
erence, visually inspect parts listed below. If defor-
mation is observed, replace the damaged parts.
 Suspension components [Shock absorber, front
lateral links, rear lateral links, trailing link, etc.]
 Body parts to which suspensions are installed.
3) When the toe-in and thrust angle are out of stan-
dard value, adjust them so that they conform to re-
spective service standard. WHEEL TOE-IN, INSPECTION, Wheel Align-
ment.> SPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
6. OIL LEAKAGE OF STRUT
Visually inspect the front strut and rear strut for oil
leakage as instructed. If oil leakage reaches under
spring seat lower portion, replace the front strut and
rear strut.
7. TIGHTNESS OF BOLTS AND NUTS
Check the bolts and nuts shown in the figure for
looseness. Retighten the bolts and nuts to speci-
fied torque. If the self-lock nuts and bolts are re-
moved, replace them with new ones.
Front suspension: tion.>
Rear suspension: tion.>
8. DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION PARTS
Check the following parts and the fastening portion
of the vehicle body for deformation or excessive
rusting which impairs the suspension. Remove the
contaminations on spring seat lower portion with
care because dirt, sand, etc. tend to accumulate on
it. If necessary, replace the damaged parts with
new ones. If minor rust formation, pitting, etc. are
noted, remove the rust and apply remedial anti-cor-
rosion measures.
 Front suspension
 Transverse link
 Crossmember
Strut
 Rear suspension
 Crossmember
 Lateral links
 Trailing link
Strut
 In the district where salt is sprayed to melt snow
on a road in winter, check suspension parts for
damage caused by rust every 12 months after
lapse of 60 months. Take rust prevention measure
as required.

PM-41
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Steering System (Power Steering)
26.Steering System (Power
Steering)
A: INSPECTION
1. STEERING WHEEL
1) Set the steering wheel in a straight-ahead posi-
tion, and check the wheel spokes to make sure
they are correctly set in their specified positions.
2) Lightly turn the steering wheel to the right and
left to determine the point where front wheels start
to move.
Measure the distance of the movement of steering
wheel at the outer periphery of wheel.
Steering wheel free play:
0 — 17 mm (0 — 0.67 in)
Move the steering wheel vertically toward the shaft
to ascertain if there is play in the direction.
Maximum permissible play:
0.5 mm (0.020 in)
3) Drive the vehicle and check the following items.
(1) Steering force:
The effort required for steering should be
smooth and even at all points, and should not
vary.
(2) Pull to one side:
Steering wheel should not be pulled to either
side while driving on a level surface.
(3) Wheel runout:
Steering wheel should not be runout.
(4) Return factor:
Steering wheel should return to its original posi-
tion after it has been turned and then released.
2. STEERING SHAFT JOINT
When the steering wheel free play is excessive,
disconnect the universal joint of steering shaft and
check it for any play and yawing torque (at the point
of the crossing direction). Also inspect for any dam-
age to sealing or worn serrations. If the joint is
loose, retighten the mounting bolts to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
24 N·m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)
3. GEARBOX
1) With wheels placed in the direction of straight
ahead, turn the steering wheel 90° in both the right
and left directions.
While the steering wheel is being rotated, check for
looseness in gearbox.
Tightening torque:
59 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.4 ft-lb)
2) Check the boot for damage, cracks or deteriora-
tion.
3) With the vehicle on a level surface, quickly turn
the steering wheel to the right and left.
While the steering wheel is being rotated, check the
gear backlash. If any unusual noise is noticed, ad-
just the gear backlash in the following manner.
(1) Tighten the adjusting screw to 7.4 N·m (0.75
kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb) and then loosen. Repeat this op-
eration twice.
(A) Steering wheel free play
PM-00065
(A)
SUBARUSRS AIRBAG
(A) Boot
(B) Gear box mounting bolt
PM-00066
PM-00067
(A)
(B)

FU(H4SO)-51
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM)
Fuel Filler Pipe
21.Fuel Filler Pipe
A: REMOVAL
WARNING:
 Place “NO FIRE” signs near the working area.
 Be careful not to spill fuel.
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Release the fuel pressure. 47, RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE, OPERA-
TION, Fuel.>
3) Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove fuel filler
cap.
4) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
5) Remove the screws holding packing in place.
6) Loosen the rear right side wheel nuts.
7) Lift-up the vehicle.
8) Remove the rear right side wheel.9) Drain fuel from the fuel tank. Set a container un-
der the vehicle and remove the drain plug from fuel
tank.
10) Tighten the fuel drain plug and then install the
front right side tank cover.
Tightening torque:
26 N
⋅m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
11) Remove the fuel filler pipe protector.
12) Separate the evaporation hoses from clip of
fuel filler pipe.
FU-00009
FU-00095
FU-00096
FU-00089
FU-00089
FU-00097
FU-00098

FU(H4SO)-53
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM)
Fuel Filler Pipe
6) Insert the fuel filler hose (A) approx. 35 to 40 mm
(1.38 to 1.57 in) over the lower end of fuel filler pipe
and tighten the clamp.
CAUTION:
Do not allow clips to touch the air vent hose (B)
and rear suspension crossmember.
7) Insert the air vent hose approx. 25 to 30 mm
(0.98 to 1.18 in) into the lower end of evaporation
pipe and hold clip.
L = 27.5
±2.5 mm (1.083±0.098 in)
8) Tighten the bolt which holds fuel filler pipe brack-
et on body.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N
⋅m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)9) Hold the evaporation hoses onto clip of fuel filler
pipe.
10) Install the fuel filler pipe protector.
11) Install the rear right wheel.
12) Lower the vehicle.
13) Tighten the wheel nuts.
14) Connect the connector to fuel pump relay.
(1) Hose
(2) Clip
(3) Pipe
(A)
(B)
FU-00101
FU-00104
(1)(2)
L/2
L(3)
FU-00100
FU-00098
FU-00097
FU-00096
FU-00262

ME(H4SO)-13
MECHANICAL
General Description
(1) Flywheel (MT model) (9) Snap ring (17) Crankshaft bearing #2, #4
(2) Reinforcement (AT model) (10) Connecting rod bolt (18) Crankshaft bearing #5
(3) Drive plate (AT model) (11) Connecting rod
(4) Top ring (12) Connecting rod bearingTightening torque: N
⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(5) Second ring (13) Connecting rod capT1: 45 (4.6, 33.3)
(6) Oil ring (14) CrankshaftT2: 72 (7.3, 52.8)
(7) Piston (15) Woodruff key
(8) Piston pin (16) Crankshaft bearing #1, #3