General Information: Adjustments Subaru Forester SH

PROCEDURE TO ADJUST THE SUPER COOLANT CONCENTRATION

To adjust the concentration of Subaru Super Coolant according to temperature, find the proper Subaru Super Coolant concentration in the chart, and add diluting water to the Subaru Super Coolant (undiluted type) until it reaches the proper dilution.

TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

Recommended engine coolant and dilution water

For the recommended engine coolant and dilution water, refer to "RM" article . Refer to ENGINE COOLANT , RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommended Materials.

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1. Push the release lever to retract the push rod of the operating cylinder and check if the fluid level in the clutch reservoir tank rises.
2. If the fluid level rises, pedal free play is correct.
3. If the fluid level does not rise, or the push rod cannot be retracted, adjust the clutch pedal. Refer to «CLUTCH PEDAL»(ref-325307-S22987284222009071800000) .
4. Check the fluid level using the scale on the outside of the clutch reservoir tank (A). If the level is below "MIN" (B), inspect the clutch master cylinder, operating cylinder and hydraulic line for fluid leaks. If fluid leaks are found, repair or replace. If fluid leaks are not found, add clutch fluid to bring it up to "MAX" (C) of clutch reservoir tank. Refer to «FLUID»(ref-325297-S20074697792009071800000) , RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommended Materials.

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1. Remove the drain plug using TORX® bit T70, and then drain gear oil. NOTE: Before starting work, cool off the transmission gear oil well. CAUTION: If transmission gear oil is spilled on the exhaust pipe, wipe off to prevent fires or emission of smoke.
2. Replace the gasket with new part, and then tighten the drain plug to specified torque. Tightening torque: Copper gasket 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) Aluminum gasket 44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)
3. Fill the transmission gear oil through the oil level gauge hole up to the upper point of level gauge. Recommended gear oil: Refer to the «LUBRICANTS»(ref-325297-S01666082482009071800000) , RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommended Materials. NOTE: Each oil manufacturer has its base oil and additives. Thus, do not mix two or more brands. Gear oil capacity: Refer to «CAPACITY»(ref-325297-S11964400482009071800000) , Forester.

ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the parking brake after bleeding air.

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1. Remove the rear cover (rubber) installed to the rear disc rotor.
2. Turn the adjusting screw toward arrow mark (downward) until it is locked slightly, by using fiat-tip screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
3. Turn the adjusting screw back (upward) three to four notches.
4. Install the cover (rubber) in original position correctly.
5. Check there is no brake drag.

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1. Jack up the vehicle until front wheels are off ground.
2. Grasp the bottom of tire and move it in and out. If relative movement (B) is observed between the brake disc cover (A) and end of front arm (D), ball joint (C) may be excessively worn.
3. Hold the end of the front arm and move it up and down. Relative movement (A) between the housing (D) and front arm (C) boss indicates ball joint (B) may be excessively worn.
4. If the relative movement is observed in the preceding two steps, remove and inspect the ball joint. If the free play exceeds standard value, replace the ball joint. Refer to «FRONT BALL JOINT»(ref-325311-S42216136852009071800000) .
5. Damage of dust seal

Visually inspect the ball joint dust seal. If damaged, remove the front arm. Refer to FRONT ARM . Measure the play of the ball point. Refer to FRONT BALL JOINT .

1. Replace the ball joint if the looseness exceeds the standard value.
2. If the dust seal is damaged, replace with a new bail joint.

Note. When the front arm ball joint has been removed or replaced, check the toe of front wheel. If the front wheel toe is not within the specified value, adjust the toe-in. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF FRONT SUSPENSION

1. Check the alignment of front suspension to make sure the following items are within tolerance. Toe-in Camber Caster Steering angle Refer to «WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-325311-S17163309962009071800000) .
2. When the caster angle does not conform to the reference value obviously, visually inspect the following components and replace deformed parts. Suspension components [Strut assembly, cross-member, front arm, etc.] Parts connecting suspension and body
3. When the toe-in and camber are outside of the tolerance value, adjust each one so that they conform to the specified value.
4. When the rotating angles of the right and left tires are out of the specified value, adjust them so that they conform to the specified value.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF REAR SUSPENSION

1. Check the alignment of rear suspension to make sure the following items are within tolerance. Toe-in Camber Thrust angle Refer to «WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-325312-S36941089042009071800000) .
2. When the camber is out of the tolerance value, visually inspect the components listed below. Replace any deformed or damaged parts. Suspension components [Shock absorber, front lateral link, rear lateral link, upper arm, trailing link, sub frame, etc.] Parts connecting suspension and body
3. When the toe-in and thrust are outside of the tolerance value, adjust each one so that they conform to the specified value.