1998 Subaru Forester Support Question
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How To Check The Power Steering In A 1998 Subaru Forester
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Owner's Manual - Page 17
... ...Gasoline for California-certified TELV ...Gasoline for cleaner air ...Fuel tank capacity (Specifications) ...Fluid (Automatic transmission fluid) ...Fluid (Brake fluid) ...Fluid (Clutch fluid) ...Fluid (Power steering fluid) ...Fuses (Replacing a fuse) ...Fuses and circuits ...Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ...Fuse panel located behind the coin tray ...G Gauges
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Owner's Manual - Page 21
...18 Parking light (Bulb replacement) ...10-52 Periodic inspections ...7-10 Pets and driving ...ix Power door locking switches (if equipped) ...1-6 Power socket (Accessory power socket) ...6-9 Power steering ...7-23 Power steering fluid (Maintenance) ...10-26 Power windows ...1-8 Power windows switch cluster (Driver's side) ...1-9 Front passenger's switch ...1-10 Rear passenger's switches ...1-11...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... transmission vehicles ...7-14 During cold weather below -4°F (-20°C) ...7-15 Flooded engine ...7-15 Manual transmission vehicles ...7-13 Spare tire ...8-11 Steering ...7-23 Power steering ...7-23 Tilt steering wheel ...7-23 Step light (Bulb replacement) ...10-55 Stopping the engine ...7-16 Storage compartment ...6-3 Center console ...6-4 Coin tray ...6-6 Dashboard storage compartment...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... at all in doubt about whether the brakes are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as necessary could be covered by a SUBARU dealer immediately. J CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is a problem or potential...
Owner's Manual - Page 93
... system. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks. It may take your vehicle to the emission control system, you have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
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3-11 D Reduce the amount of the cap. NOTE This light also comes on in the following : D Reduce vehicle speed. To...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
... ...
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Automatic transmission
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Selector lever ...Maximum speeds ...Driving tips ...Shift lock release ... Steering
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Tilt steering wheel ...Power steering ...
Starting and operating
New vehicle break-in foreign countries ...Periodic inspections ...Ignition switch ...LOCK ...ACC ...ON ...START ...Key reminder chime ...Key...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
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CAUTION
Shift into reverse when the vehicle is moving . The manual transmission is idling. It may cause damage to the transmission to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. The ignition switch should be turned off only when the engine is a fully synchromeshed 5-forward and 1-reverse speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
...in personal injury. This may damage the power steering pump.
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7-23 Refer to the desired level. 4.
Starting and operating
Steering. Move the steering wheel to Front Seat section (chapter 2). 2. J Tilt steering wheel
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering tilt position while driving. J Power steering
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
...To set cruise control
Main switch Control lever
Indicator light
HS0135
HS0136
1. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function, you to maintain a ...may cause loss of the following conditions. Push the "CRUISE" main switch. 2. The power steering system operates only when the engine is running.
Push the control lever downward in use the...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
...and sand. Starting and operating
HS0113
All wheel drive distributes the engine power to reduce your speed and maintain an ample distance from other sizes or... speedometer/odometer calibration, and clearance between the front and rear wheels, SUBARU AWD can also provide added traction during acceleration and added engine braking force...Always check the cold tire pressure before starting to drive.
Owner's Manual - Page 190
...by starting .
7-36 D Never equip your Subaru while operating if off roads will cause harder... replacement of sand, flares, a small shovel, and jumper cables. Check the battery and cables.
Winter driving
HS0141
J Operation during cold weather... transmission in 2nd than that damage done to provide enough power for warranty coverage. Cold temperatures reduce battery capacity. Use ...
Owner's Manual - Page 222
...is being towed because the steering wheel and the direction of emergency
CAUTION
When transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a flat-bed truck. Check the transmission and differential oil ... should be locked. WARNING
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8-13 D Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not function when the engine is being towed. 4. Release the parking brake and put...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
...a result, the brake stopping distance will cause engine trouble or faulty power steering respectively. The best way to preserve your vehicle's beauty is a ...road surfaces are extremely corrosive, accelerating the corrosion of such agents. If water enters electrical parts or the power steering fluid reservoir, it is frequent washing. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at least once a month...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
... is cold ...10-22 Recommended fluid ...10-22
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Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission) Rear differential gear oil (AWD vehicles) Power steering fluid
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Checking the oil level ...10-23 Recommended grade and viscosity ...10-23
... Checking the oil level ...10-24 Recommended grade and viscosity ...10-25
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Owner's Manual - Page 235
...) Fuse box (page 10-43)
8 Battery (page 10-31) 9 Engine oil filler cap Q Radiator cap (page 10-12) W Engine coolant reservoir E Engine oil level gauge R Power steering fluid reservoir T Air vent plug (Page 10-14) Y Air cleaner (page 10-17)
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Owner's Manual - Page 249
... a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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10-19 Power steering pump pulley Air conditioner compressor pulley
2
1
Crank pulley
HS0183
in. (mm) Deflection New belt Used belt 0.35 - 0.43 (9.0 - 11.0) 0.35 - 0.40 (9.0 - 10.0)
1 2
0.28 - 0.35 (7.0 - 9.0) 0.30 - 0.33 (7.5 - 8.5)
To check belt tension, place a straightedge (ruler) across two adjacent pulleys...
Owner's Manual - Page 256
... operating temperature, about 140°F (60°C). 2. The power steering fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
WARNING
Be careful not...fluid may be harmful to your eyes. Check the power steering fluid level monthly. 1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the power steering fluid up to remove the fluid level...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
... to the specified range of the "HOT" range, add the recommended steering fluid up the power steering system (approximately 70°F [21°C]), read the fluid level on it may indicate possible leakage. Consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection. Remove the dipstick again and check the fluid level on the "COLD" range. Maintenance and service...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
...to operate (except the starter motor) and other type of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any heavy objects from
10-46 Park the vehicle ...on level ground and remove any other electrical equipment in your nearest SUBARU dealer.
Checking the headlight aim
Before checking the headlight aim: 1. Main fuse and fusible link
HS0203
The main ...
Owner's Manual - Page 289
Specifications
AT differential gear oil AWD rear differential gear oil Power steering fluid Engine coolant Tires Type Size Front (light load) (full load) Rear (light load) (full load) Trailer towing Front Rear Wheel size Wheel alignment Toe ...
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