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2008 Subaru Forester CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Snap In Type -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Control Module
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester X L.l. Bean Edition 2.5 H4 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
Snap In Type
When replacing the tire pressure sensor, the transmitter ID will need to be registered to the TPMS control module, Refer to "Relearn Procedures" "Transmitter ID Registration."
Removal
- Loosen the lug nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Release the air pressure from the tire.
- Using a suitable tire changer, remove the tire from the wheel.
- Remove the screw attaching the tire pressure sensor to the valve stem, Fig. .
- Remove the valve stem.
Installation
Use a valve and screw when installing the tire ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester XT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with Turbo, remove engine cover.
- On models not equipped with Turbo, remove air cleaner case.
- On all models, disconnect intake air temperature sensor connector.
- Remove bolts securing air cleaner case stay.
- Disconnect hoses and intake duct from air cleaner case.
- Loosen clamps that connects air cleaner case to throttle body.
- Remove air cleaner case.
- On models equipped with Turbo, remove intercooler.
- On all models, remove bolts securing air cleaner stay.
- Disconnect PCV hose from PCV pipe.
- Remove PCV pipe from intercooler.
- Disconnect air byp...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2008 Forester
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 7,500 miles.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the glove compartment.
- Disengage the cabin air filter access cover tabs, Fig. , then remove the cover.
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Intercooler Water Spray Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester XT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS
The lamp will light when the water in the intercooler w...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X 2.5 H4 GAS
- Remove battery from vehicle.
- On all models, drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- On models equipped with turbocharger, remove hoses attached to coolant filler tank, then filler tank and bracket.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove AFT cooler lines from radiator.
- On all models, disconnect radiat...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester X L.l. Bean Edition 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 2008 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Underbody Components Diagram for 2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT 2.5 H4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Components Diagram for 2008 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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