Diagnosis - Subaru 2001 FORESTER Service Manual

Recommended fluid:
Dexron IIE or III
Fluid capacity:
0.7 (0.7 US qt, 0.6 Imp qt)
6. POWER STEERING FLUID FOR LEAKS
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Inspect the underside of oil pump and gearbox for
power steering system, hoses, piping and their
couplings for fluid leaks.
If fluid leaks are found, correct them by retighten-
ing their fitting bolts (or nuts) and/or replacing their
parts.
NOTE:
¼ Wipe the leakage fluid off after correcting fluid
leaks, or a wrong diagnosis is taken later.
¼ Also pay attention to clearances between hoses
(or pipings) and other parts when inspecting fluid
leaks.
7. HOSES OF OIL PUMP FOR DAMAGES
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Check pressure hose and return hose of oil pump
for crack, swell or damage. Replace hose with new
one if necessary.
NOTE:
Prevent hoses from revolving and/or turning when
installing hoses.
8. POWER STEERING PIPES FOR
DAMAGE
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Check power steering pipes for corrosion and
damage.
Replace pipes with new one if necessary.
STEERING SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
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9. GEARBOX BOOTS
Inspect both sides of gearbox boots as follows, and
correct the defects if necessary.
1) (A) and (B) positions of gearbox boot are fitted
correspondingly in (A) and (B) grooves of gearbox
and the rod.
2) Clips are fitted outside of (A) and (B) positions
of boot.
3) Boot does not have crack and hole.
NOTE:
Rotate (B) position of gearbox boot against twist of
it produced by adjustment of toe-in, etc.
10. FITTING BOLTS AND NUTS
Inspect fitting bolts and nuts of oil pump and
bracket for looseness, and retighten them if neces-
sary.
Inspect and/or retighten them when engine is cold.
PM-41
Periodic Maintenance Services
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GI0023A
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