1998-99 Models: Removal & Installation Subaru Forester SF

Removal

1. Release fuel pressure. See «FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE»(ref-49462-S08817019172001011500000) . Drain cooling system. Disconnect battery and remove from vehicle. Disconnect radiator and heater hoses. On A/T models, disconnect A/T cooler lines and remove coolant recovery tank. On all models, Remove radiator. Remove air intake duct/upper air cleaner cover assembly.
2. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect accelerator cable, cruise control cable (if equipped) and clutch/hill holder cable (M/T) at clutch release fork. Remove accessory drive belts. Disconnect all electrical connectors interfering with engine removal.
3. Disconnect A/C hoses, plug openings and position aside. Remove power steering pump with hoses attached and set aside. Remove center exhaust pipe and heat shield. Disconnect engine mount from front crossmember. Remove nuts attaching lower portion of engine to transaxle. Remove timing check service hole cover.
4. Disconnect drive plate from torque converter (A/T). Remove engine torque strut. Support engine using hoist. Support transaxle using floor jack. Remove bolts attaching upper side of engine to transmission. Remove engine.

Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Adjust all control cables. Check all fluid levels.

1. Release fuel pressure. See «FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE»(ref-49462-S08817019172001011500000) . Disconnect battery negative cable. Drain engine coolant. Remove air intake/upper air cleaner cover assembly. Disconnect accelerator cable. Disconnect cruise control cable (if equipped).
2. Remove accessory drive belt cover and belts. Remove power steering pump with hoses attached and set aside. Remove generator and bracket. Disconnect PCV, EVAP and brake booster hoses. Disconnect spark plug wires. Disconnect coolant hoses from throttle body and idle air control valve.
3. Remove EGR pipe. Remove engine wire harness connectors and bracket. Disconnect electrical connectors from coolant temperature sensor, knock sensor, camshaft/crankshaft position sensors and oil pressure switch. Disconnect fuel hoses from pipes. Remove intake manifold.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW gaskets. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .