Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual page 92

CAUTION:
It is likely that although one judges fluid leakage, there is actually no leakage. This is because the
fluid spilt during the last maintenance was not completely wiped off. Be sure to wipe off spilt fluid
thoroughly after maintenance.
Non-turbo model
Fluid leaking area
Leakage from connecting portions of
pipes and hoses, numbered with (1)
through (9) in figure
Leakage from hose (10) and (11) in
figure
Leakage from surrounding of cast
iron portion of oil pump (12) and (13)
in figure
Leakage from oil tank (14) and (15)
in figure
Leakage from filler neck (16)
Leakage from surrounding of power
cylinder of gearbox (17) in figure
Leakage from control valve of gear-
box (18) and (19) in figure
PIPE ASSEMBLY
Possible cause
Insufficient tightening of flare nut, catching
dirt or the like, damage to flare or flare nut
or eye bolt
Poor insertion of hose, poor clamping
Damaged O-ring or gasket
Crack or damage in hose
Crack or damage in hose hardware
Damaged O-ring
Damaged gasket
Crack in oil tank, (14)
Damaged O-ring, (15)
Damaged cap packing
Crack in root of filler neck
High fluid level *1
Damaged oil seal
Damaged packing or oil seal
Damage in control valve
PS-91
Power Assisted System (Power Steering)
Corrective action
Loosen and retighten, if ineffective,
replace.
Retighten or replace clamp.
Replace O-ring or gasket pipe or hose
with new one, if ineffective, replace gear-
box also.
Replace with a new one.
Replace with a new one.
Replace oil pump.
Replace oil pump.
Replace oil tank.
Replace O-ring.
Replace cap.
Replace oil tank.
Adjust fluid level.
Replace oil seal.
Replace problem parts.
Replace control valve.
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