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Subaru CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks from 1990+
Subaru -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> BASIC SYSTEM CHECK -> INSPECTION USING MANIFOLD GAUGE -> INSPECTION USING SIGHT GLASS
Vehicle: 1993 Subaru Loyale 1.8 H4 GAS
BASIC SYSTEM CHECK
Refer to Fig. , for basic system check.
INSPECTION USING SIGHT GL...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> SVX & 1993-94 Legacy -> Description
Vehicle: 1994 Subaru SVX 4X4 3.3 H6 GAS
The Anti-lock brake system (ABS) electrically controls brake fluid pressure to prevent wheel lock during braking on slippery road surfaces, improving steering stability and shortening the braking distance. If the ABS becomes inoperative, a fail-safe system activates to ensure conventional brake system operation.
The front and rear wheels utilize a four sensor, four channel control design. The...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-04 Except 2004 Impreza WRX STi -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 2.2 H4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS
Wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts during removal.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Place vehicle in neutral.
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove differential mount front exhaust cover bolts, then cover.
- Place reference mark on front driveline and rear differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft flange yoke or companion flange
- Remove bolts and then remove driveline from rea...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 H4 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) alerts the driver when a large change in the pressure of one tire exists. The system detects a tire pres...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS
- Disconnect ground cable from battery.
- Disconnect connector and terminal from alternator.
- Remove V-belt covers.
- Remove V-belts.
- Remove bolts which ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2004-07 Impreza
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX TR 2.5 H4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 7,500 miles.
- Remove nine the glove compartment retaining screws, the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Remove the cabin air filter cover, Fig. .
- Remove the cabin...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Subaru -> Intercooler Water Spray Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0 H4 GAS
The lamp will light when the water in the intercooler w...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5I Limited 2.5 H4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Subaru Legacy Sport 2.2 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 Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Tribeca Premiere 3.6 H6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WARRANTY INFORMATION UPDATE - MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES Vehicle: 1986 Subaru Brat GL 1.8 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Subaru 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 Subaru 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 Subaru 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 Subaru 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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