Subaru Forester

1997-2005 of release

Repair and operation of the car



Subaru Forester
+ Subaru Forester cars
+ Maintenance instruction
- Routine maintenance
   Schedule of routine maintenance of the Subaru Forester cars
   General information
   General information about settings and adjustments
   Check of levels of liquids
   Check of a condition of tires and pressure of their rating
   Check of level of the RKPP gearbox oil
   Check of the ATF level and liquid of forward differential of automatic transmission
   Check of level of liquid of the power steering
   Replacement of motive oil and oil filter
   Check, service and charging of the rechargeable battery
   Check of a condition of components of the cooling system
   Check of a state and replacement of the hoses located in a motive compartment
   Check of a state and replacement of brushes of screen wipers
   Rotation of wheels
   Check of a condition of components of a suspension bracket and steering drive
   Greasing of components of the chassis
   Check of a condition of components of system of production of the fulfilled gases
   Check of level of lubricant in the transfer case of all-wheel drive models
   Check of level of lubricant of back differential
   Check of a condition of seat belts
   Check and adjustment of turns and composition of mix of idling
   Check of a condition of protective covers of power shafts
   Check and replacement of the valve of system of the operated ventilation of a case (PCV) (at the corresponding complete set of the car)
   Replacement of the filtering air cleaner element
   Check of a state, adjustment of effort of a tension and replacement of driving belts
   Check of a condition of components of a power supply system
   Check of the brake system
   Adjustment of pedals of a foot brake and coupling
   Check of a state and replacement of spark plugs
   Check of a state and replacement of components of system of ignition
   Service of the cooling system (depletion, washing and filling)
   Replacement of ATF of automatic transmission
   Replacement of the RKPP gearbox oil
   Replacement of lubricant of the transfer case (all-wheel drive models)
   Differential lubricant replacement
   Check of a condition of components of system of catching of fuel evaporations
   Check of serviceability of a condition of components of system of recirculation of the fulfilled gases (EGR)
+ Engine
+ Cooling systems, heating
+ Power supply system and release
+ Engine electric equipment
+ Control systems of the engine
+ Gear shifting box
+ Coupling, transmission line
+ Brake system
+ Suspension bracket and steering
+ Body
+ Onboard electric equipment


General information about settings and adjustments

The scheme of an arrangement of components in a motive compartment of models of 2.0 l without turbo-supercharging

1 — the Probe of measurement of level of gearbox oil (RKPP)/differential (AT)
2 — the Air cleaner
3 — the Tank of hydraulic liquid of coupling (model with RKPP)
4 — the Probe of measurement of the ATF level
5 — the Tank of brake fluid
6 — the Fuel filter
7 — the Tank of liquid of washing of a windshield

8 — the Assembly block of safety locks
9 — the Rechargeable battery
10 — the Stopper of a jellied mouth of motive oil
11 — the Broad tank of the cooling system
12 — the Probe of measurement of level of motive oil
13 — the GUR system liquid Tank
14 — the Cover of a jellied mouth of a radiator


The scheme of an arrangement of components in a motive compartment of models of 2.0 l with a turbo-supercharging

1 — the Probe of measurement of level of gearbox oil (RKPP)/differential (AT)
2 — the Tank of hydraulic liquid of coupling (model with RKPP)
3 — the Tank of brake fluid
4 — the Probe of measurement of the ATF level
5 — the Fuel filter
6 — the Tank of liquid of washing of a windshield
7 — the Assembly block of safety locks

8 — the Rechargeable battery
9 — the Stopper of a jellied mouth of motive oil
10 — the Broad tank of the cooling system
11 — the Probe of measurement of level of motive oil
12 — the Cover of a jellied mouth of a radiator
13 — the GUR system liquid Tank
14 — the Air cleaner


The name "control" in the present manual is meant as not separately taken procedure of correction of the car, any of parameters of systems, and the whole complex of the adjustments allowing to achieve maximum efficiency of return of the engine.

If the owner of the new car from the date of its acquisition strictly adhered to the schedule of procedures of routine maintenance (see the Section Schedule of Routine Maintenance of the Subaru Forester Cars), rather often carried out checks of critical parameters, supported the required level of lubricant liquids, the engine will need extremely seldom performance of additional service and recovery repair (over replacement subject to the increased wear of components and expendables).

On the other hand, in case of the negligent relation to performing procedures of regular maintenance and frequent violation of established periods of conducting checks, efficiency of return of the engine will surely decrease sooner or later. The probability of emergence of such situation in case of acquisition of the car which was in the use is especially high. In such cases there is a need for performance of a complex of settings of the power unit over amount of works on routine maintenance of the car.

The first step at control or diagnostics of malfunctions working with the lowered return of the engine always is check of compression pressure in cylinders (see the Head Dvigatel) which analysis of results allows to estimate the general condition of internal components of the engine and to draw up the plan of the forthcoming adjusting and/or recovery work. For example, if check of compression pressure revealed signs of serious internal wear of the engine, there will be not enough usual complex of settings to correct a situation, and its carrying out will be waste of time and means. In view of the value of information obtained as a result of check of compression pressure, its performance should be charged to rather skilled and qualified mechanic having necessary diagnostic units.

Lists of the main adjusting procedures allowing to achieve maximum efficiency of return from the engine which is in a working mechanical order are given below.

List of the minimum complex of checks and adjustments Check levels of all liquids concerning operation of the engine (see the Section Check of Levels of Liquids). Make cleaning and check of a condition of the rechargeable battery (see the Section Check, service and charging of the rechargeable battery). Make check of a state and service of components of the cooling system (see the Section Check of a Condition of Components of the Cooling System). Check a condition of all hoses located in a motive compartment (see the Section Check of a State and Replacement of the hoses located in a motive compartment). Check a state and serviceability of functioning of the PCV valve (see the Section Check and replacement of the valve of system of the operated ventilation of a case (PCV) (at the corresponding complete set of the car)). Check a condition of the filtering air cleaner element (see the Section Replacement of the Filtering Air Cleaner Element). Check a condition of spark plugs (see the Section Check of a State and Replacement of Spark Plugs). Check installation of valvate gaps, in case of need make the corresponding adjustment (see the Head Dvigatel). Check installation of turns of idling, in case of need make the corresponding adjustment (see the Section Check and adjustment of turns and composition of mix of idling). Check installation of a corner of an advancing of ignition, in case of need make the corresponding adjustment (see the Head Elektrooborudovaniye of the engine). Check a state and effort of a tension of driving belts, in case of need make necessary adjustment (see the Section Check of a State, adjustment of effort of a tension and replacement of driving belts). Check a condition of components of a suspension bracket and the steering drive (see the Section Check of a Condition of Components of a Suspension Bracket and Steering Drive). Check a condition of VV of wires (see the Section Check of a State and Replacement of Components of System of Ignition). List of a full complex of checks and adjustments

In addition to the listed above checks: Check a state and serviceability of functioning of the EGR system (see the Section Check of Serviceability of a Condition of Components of System of Recirculation of the Fulfilled Gases (EGR)). Replace the PCV valve (see the Section Check and replacement of the valve of system of the operated ventilation of a case (PCV) (at the corresponding complete set of the car)). Replace the filtering air cleaner element (see the Section Replacement of the Filtering Air Cleaner Element). Check serviceability of functioning of a power supply system and a condition of its components (see the Section Check of a Condition of Components of a Power Supply System). Replace the fuel filter. Check serviceability of functioning of system of ignition and a condition of its components (see the Head Elektrooborudovaniye of the engine). Check serviceability of functioning of system of a charge and a condition of its components (see the Head Elektrooborudovaniye of the engine).