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1998 Subaru Forester CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
A/C Data -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> Subaru -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
1992-2002
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Forester -> Troubleshooting -> Preliminary Inspection
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
Refer to Fig. , for troubleshooting procedures.
Preliminary Inspection
- Ensure battery voltage is 12 volts or more.
- Ensure specific gravity of battery is 1.260.
- Check condition of main and other fuses, h...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-04 Except 2004 Impreza WRX STi -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester S 2.5 H4 GAS
Front
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Unstake hub nut using suitable tool.
- Remove driveshaft locknut from front hub while depressing brake pedal. Remove wheel before loosening axle nut.
- Remove stabilizer link from front arm.
- Remove brake caliper bolts and support caliper to strut housing using mechanics wire.
- Remove disc brake rotor. If brake rotor is difficult to remove, drive 8mm bolt into threaded end of rotor, then remove the rotor. Reference mark surface of h...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect solenoid wiring at starter.
- Remo...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 1998-2002 Forester & 1999-2003 Impreza
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 7,500 miles.
- From under passenger's side of the instrument panel, remove two cabin air filter access cover to evaporator case retai...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Warning ->
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS
If the Brake System warning lamp and the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) warning lamp illuminate simultaneously while driving the vehicle, a malfunction in the EBD system is indicated. If both warning lamps illuminate, stop the vehicle in the nearest flat safe place. Turn the engine off and apply the parking brake. Restart the engine and release the parking brake, if both the warning lamp...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at cylinder head.
- Remove hose from cylinder head.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedur...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
- Remove drive belt cover. Wipe off any oil or water on belt and pulley.
- Loosen lockbolt on slider bolt.
- Loosen slider bolt.
- ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Door Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Fuel Pump & Radiator Fan Relay Locations Diagram for 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATION Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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