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Subaru XT 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 XT 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 XT cars and light trucks from 1990+
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1991-92 -> Precautions -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> Safety
Vehicle: 1991 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
Safety
The Freon refrigerant used in car air conditioners is also known as R-12. It is colorless and odorless both as a gas and a liquid. Since it boils (vaporizes) at -21.7°F, it will usually be in a vapor state when being handled in a repair shop. But if a portion of the liquid coolant should come in contact with the hands or face, note that its temperature momentarily will be at least 22° below zero.
Protective goggles should be worn when opening any refrigerant lines. If liquid coolant does touch the eyes, bathe the eyes quickly in cold water. Then apply a bland ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.
SUBARU, POWER BRAKE UNITS -> BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACEMENT -> EXCEPT SVX -> SVX
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
EXCEPT SVX
- Disconnect brake fluid level indicator connector, if equipped.
- Remove master cylinder assembly.
- Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster.
- Working from inside the passenger compartment, remove snap pin and operating rod clevis pin from brake pedal assembly.
- Remove brake booster retaining nuts, then brake booster from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque brake booster retaining nuts to 9-17 ft. lbs.
SVX
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- R...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Subaru -> Component Locations -> 1988-91 XT
Vehicle: 1991 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
Removal
- Put matching marks on affected parts.
- Remove bolts which hold front propeller shaft to rear propeller shaft.
- Place companion flange in a vise and remove stake nut. Be sure not to hold propeller shaft pipe portion in vise.
- Drive out companion flange with a puller or press. Before disassembling, put matching mark on affected parts.
- Lightly tap head of front propeller shaft with a copper hammer un...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect battery cable and solenoid wiring at sta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Subaru -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
The air bag warning lamp, located inside the combination meter, will illuminate in the event of a poor connection or other air bag system fault. When the air bag system is functioning properly, the lamp should go out approximately 8 seconds after the ignition switch ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1991 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water outlet using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from water outlet.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at water inlet using hose clamp pliers.
- Disco...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS
- Loosen alternator lock nut.
- Loosen alt...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Instrument Panel Electrical Components Diagram for 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Wiring Diagram for 1991 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1991 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Subaru XT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: NOISY LASH ADJUSTERS - NEW CARS - PUMP UP Vehicle: 1985 Subaru XT GL-10 1.8 H4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: ROM(PROM) INSTALLATION TIPS Vehicle: 1987 Subaru XT GL-10 1.8 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Subaru XT AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Subaru XT 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 XT 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 XT 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 XT 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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