torque SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual

4AT-30
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Fluid
2. Automatic Transmission Flu-
id
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
The level of ATF varies with fluid temperature. Pay
attention to the ATF temperature when checking
ATF level.
1) Raise the ATF temperature by driving a distance
of 5 to 10 km (3 to 6 miles). Otherwise, idle the en-
gine to raise ATF temperature to 70 — 80°C (158
— 176°F) on Subaru Select Monitor. 4AT(H4SO)-18, READ CURRENT DATA, OPERA-
TION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
2) Make sure the vehicle is level.
3) After selecting all positions (P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1),
set the select lever in “P” range. Measure the ATF
level with engine idling for one or two minutes.
4) Make sure that ATF level is above the center of
upper level and lower level at HOT side.
If the ATF level is below the lower level, check for
leaks in the transmission. If there are leaks, it is
necessary to repair or replace gasket, oil seals,
plugs or other parts.
5) If the ATF level is below the center between up-
per level and lower level, add the recommended
ATF until the fluid level is found above the center
between upper level and lower level marks.
CAUTION:
 Use care not to exceed the upper level.
 Remember that the addition of ATF to the up-
per limit mark when the transmission is cold
will overfilling of ATF, causing a transmission
failure.
6) Check ATF level after raising ATF temperature
to 70 — 80°C (158 — 176°F) by running the vehicle
or by idling the engine again.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Lift-up the vehicle.2) Drain the ATF completely.
CAUTION:
Directly after the engine has been running, the
ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
3) Replace the gasket with new one, and then tight-
en the drain plug (ATF).
Tightening torque:
25 N
⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
4) Lower the vehicle.
5) Pour ATF from the ATF charge pipe.
Recommended fluid:
DEXRON III type automatic transmission flu-
id
Capacity:
Fill the same amount of ATF drained from
drain plug hole.
CAPACITY WHEN TRANSMISSION IS OVER-
HAULED:
2.0 L NON-TURBO MODEL
8.4 — 8.72 (8.9 — 9.2 US qt, 7.4 — 7.7 Imp
qt)
EXCEPT 2.0 L NON-TURBO MODEL
9.3 — 9.62 (9.8 — 10.1 US qt, 8.2 — 8.4 Imp
qt)
6) Check the level and leaks of ATF.
mission Fluid.>
(A) ATF level gauge
(B) Upper level
(C) Lower level
AT-00674
COLD
LFHOT LF
(C)
(C)
(B)
(B)
(A)(A) Oil pan
(B) Drain plug (ATF)
(C) Differential gear oil drain plug
AT-00016
(A) (B)
(C)

4AT-31
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Differential Gear Oil
3. Differential Gear Oil
A: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
3) Reinsert the level gauge all the way. Be sure that
the level gauge is correctly inserted and in the
proper orientation.
4) Remove the oil level gauge again, and check the
level. If the differential gear oil level is below the “L”
line, add oil to bring the level up to the “F” line.
5) To prevent overfilling the differential gear oil, do
not add oil above the “F” line.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the differential gear oil drain plug using
TORX
® BIT T70, and drain the differential gear oil
completely.
CAUTION:
 Directly after driving the vehicle, the differen-
tial gear oil is hot. Be careful not to burn your-
self.
 Be careful not to spill the differential gear oil
on exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting
smoke or fire. When the differential gear oil is
spilled on exhaust pipe, wipe it away complete-
ly.3) Replace the gasket with new ones, and then
tighten the differential gear oil drain plug using
TORX
® BIT T70.
Tightening torque:
44 N
⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)
4) Lower the vehicle.
5) Pour differential gear oil into the differential from
gauge hole.
Recommended gear oil:
Use GL-5 (SAE: 75 W-90) or equivalent.
Differential gear oil capacity:
1.1 — 1.32 (1.2 — 1.4 US qt, 1.0 — 1.1 Imp qt)
6) Check the level of the differential gear oil.
Oil.>
(A) Upper level
(B) Lower level
AT-00017
(A)
(B)
LF
(A) Oil pan
(B) Drain plug (ATF)
(C) Differential gear oil drain plug
AT-00016
(A) (B)
(C)

4AT-33
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Stall Test
5. Stall Test
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
The stall test is of extreme importance in diagnos-
ing the condition of the automatic transmission and
the engine. It should be conducted to measure the
engine stall speeds in “R” and “2” ranges (when
HOLD switch is ON).
Purposes of the stall test:
 To check the operation of the automatic trans-
mission clutch.
 To check the operation of the torque converter
clutch.
 To check engine performance.
1) Check that the throttle valve opens fully.
2) Check that the engine oil level is correct.
3) Check that the coolant level is correct.
4) Check that the ATF level is correct.
5) Check that the differential gear oil level is cor-
rect.
6) Increase ATF temperature to 70 — 80°C (158 —
176°F) by idling the engine for approximately 30
minutes (with select lever set to “N” or “P”).
7) Place the wheel chocks at the front and rear of
all wheels and engage the parking brake.
8) Shift the manual linkage to ensure it operates
properly, then shift the select lever to the “2” range
and turn the HOLD switch to ON.
9) While forcibly depressing the foot brake pedal,
gradually depress the accelerator pedal until the
engine operates at full throttle.
10) When the engine speed is stabilized, record
that speed quickly and release the accelerator ped-
al.
11) Shift the select lever to “N” range, and cool
down the engine by idling it for more than one
minute.12) If the stall speed in “2” range (with HOLD switch
ON) is higher than specifications, low clutch slip-
ping and “2-4 brake slipping” may occur. To identify
it, conduct the same test as above in “R” range.
13) Perform the stall tests with the select lever in
the “D” range.
NOTE:
 Do not continue the stall test for more than five
seconds at a time (from closed throttle, fully open
throttle to stall speed reading). Failure to follow this
instruction causes the engine oil and ATF to deteri-
orate and the clutch and brake to be adversely af-
fected.
 Be sure to cool down the engine for at least one
minute after each stall test with the select lever set
in the “P” or “N” range and with the idle speed lower
than 1,200 rpm.
 If the stall speed is higher than the specified
range, attempt to finish the stall test in as short a
time as possible, in order to prevent the automatic
transmission from sustaining damage.
Stall speed (at sea level):
2.0 L NON-TURBO MODEL
2,000 — 2,500 rpm
2.0 L TURBO MODEL
2,600 — 3,300 rpm
2.5 L NON-TURBO MODEL
2,100 — 2,600 rpm
2.5 L TURBO MODEL
2,700 — 3,200 rpm
(A) Brake pedal
(B) Accelerator pedal
(A) (B)
P
R
N
D
3
2
1
AT-00449

4AT-34
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Stall Test
Stall speed (at sea level) Range Cause
Less than standard2 (Hold switch ON),
R Throttle valve not fully open
 Erroneous engine operation
 Torque converter clutch’s one-way clutch slipping
More than standardD Line pressure is too low
 Low clutch slipping
 One-way clutch malfunctioning
R Line pressure is too low
 Reverse clutch slipping
 Low & reverse brake slipping
2 (HOLD switch
ON) Line pressure is too low
 Low clutch slipping
 2-4 brake slipping

4AT-40
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Assembly
13) Disconnect the hose from lower portion of ATF
cooler (with warmer function), and then secure the
ATF cooler to vehicle using string, etc.
14) Remove the pitching stopper.
15) Separate the torque converter clutch assembly
from drive plate.
(1) Remove the service hole plug.
(2) Remove the bolts which hold torque con-
verter clutch assembly to drive plate.
(3) Using ST, remove all bolts with slightly rotat-
ing crank sprocket.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop bolts into torque convert-
er clutch housing.16) Install the ST to torque converter clutch case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
17) Remove the ATF level gauge.
CAUTION:
Plug the opening to prevent entering foreign
particles into transmission fluid.
18) Set ST.
ST 41099AC000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSEM-
BLY
19) Remove the bolts which hold right upper side of
transmission to engine.
AT-02118
AT-00023
AT-00102
AT-00804
ST
AT-00680
AT-00105
ST
AT-00106

4AT-42
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Assembly
(2) Insert ST between the transmission and
front drive shaft.
NOTE:
Set the protrusion portion of ST to the torque con-
verter clutch housing.
ST 28399SA000 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
(3) Hold the joint portion of front drive shaft
(AARi) by hand and extract the housing from the
transmission by pressing it outside.
32) Remove the bolts which hold lower side of
transmission to engine.
33) Place the transmission jack under transmis-
sion.
NOTE:
Make sure that the support plates of transmission
jack don’t touch the oil pan.34) Remove the transmission rear crossmember
from the vehicle.
35) Slightly lowering the transmission jack, fully
contract the engine support and tilt the engine
backward.
36) Remove the transmission.
CAUTION:
Remove the transmission and torque converter
as a unit from the engine.
37) Remove the rear cushion rubber from transmis-
sion.
(A) Protrusion portion of ST
(B) Torque converter clutch case
AT-00444
ST
(A)
(B)
AT-00108
AT-00024
AT-00109

4AT-43
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Assembly
B: INSTALLATION
1) Replace the differential side oil seal with a new
one. tial Side Retainer Oil Seal.>
2) Install the rear cushion rubber to the transmis-
sion.
Tightening torque:
39 N
⋅m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft-lb)
3) Install the ST to torque converter clutch case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
4) Install the transmission onto the engine.
(1) Lift up the transmission gradually using a
transmission jack.
(2) Engage them at splines.
(3) Slightly raising the transmission jack, turn
the screws of engine support and tilt the engine
forward.5) Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:
T1: 35 N
⋅m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb)
T2: 70 N
⋅m (7.1 kgf-m, 51 ft-lb)
6) Take off the transmission jack.
7) Tighten the bolts which hold lower side of trans-
mission to engine.
Tightening torque:
50 N
⋅m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
8) Lower the lift.
9) Connect the engine and transmission.
(1) Remove the ST from torque converter clutch
case.
NOTE:
When removing ST, be careful not to drop it into
torque converter clutch case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
(2) Install the starter.
er.>AT-00103
ST
AT-00109
AT-00026
T2T2
T1
AT-00108

4AT-44
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Assembly
(3) Tighten the bolts which hold right upper side
of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:
50 N
⋅m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
10) Install the torque converter clutch assembly to
drive plate.
(1) Tighten the bolts which hold torque convert-
er clutch assembly to drive plate.
(2) Using ST, remove all bolts with slightly rotat-
ing crank sprocket.
Tightening torque:
25 N
⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
(3) Fit the plug to the service hole.
11) Remove the ST.12) Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 N
⋅m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
T2: 58 N
⋅m (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb)
13) Lift-up the vehicle.
14) Replace the snap ring of front drive shaft with a
new one.
15) Apply grease to the oil seal lips.
16) Install ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
17) Align the serration of front differential shaft to
that of differential bevel gear for insertion, and re-
move them using ST.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
18) Insert the front drive shaft into transmission se-
curely by pressing the front housing.
19) Install the ball joint onto front housing.
AT-00106
AT-00102
AT-00105
ST
AT-00025
T1
T2
AT-00110ST
AT-00111

4AT-45
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Assembly
20) Tighten the attachment bolts.
Tightening torque:
49 N
⋅m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft-lb)
21) Install the stabilizer link from the transverse
link.
Tightening torque:
45 N
⋅m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
22) Install the shift select cable onto select lever.

23) Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the pipe. (with
ATF cooler (with warmer function))
24) Install the ATF level gauge guide.
25) Install the propeller shaft.

26) Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)27) Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler as-
sembly.
(Non-turbo model)
haust Pipe.> TION, Muffler.>
(Turbo model)
Exhaust Pipe.> STALLATION, Muffler.>
28) Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-
turbo model)
haust Pipe.>
29) Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model)
Exhaust Pipe.>
30) Install the under cover.
31) Lower the lift.
32) Install the ATF cooler assembly bracket to
transmission body. (with ATF cooler (with warmer
function))
NOTE:
Insert the end of ATF cooler bracket to the hole of
converter case.
Tightening torque:
T1: 21 N
⋅m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)
T2: 23 N
⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)
T3: 33 N
⋅m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
AT-00115
AT-00107
AT-00450
AT-01869
T2
T1T3

4AT-46
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Assembly
33) Connect the ATF cooler hoses to pipes on
transmission side, and then install the oil charge
pipe. (with ATF cooler (with warmer function))
34) Install the ATF level gauge guide.
35) Connect the following connectors.
(1) Transmission harness connectors
(2) Transmission ground terminal
36) Install the harness to bracket.
37) Install the air cleaner case stay. (Non-turbo
model)
Tightening torque:
16 N
⋅m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)38) Install the air cleaner case and air intake duct.
(Non-turbo model).
Case.> Intake Duct.>
39) Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)
cooler.>
40) Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
41) Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. 4AT-30, Automatic Transmission Fluid.>
42) Check the ATF level. matic Transmission Fluid.>
43) Take off the vehicle from a lift.
44) Check the select lever operation.

45) Execute the learning control promotion. (Turbo
model) OF LEARNING CONTROL, OPERATION, Subaru
Select Monitor.>
46) Perform the road test.

(A) Inlet hose
(B) Outlet hose
AT-01866(A)(B)
AT-00693
AT-01867