1998 Subaru Forester

34 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 1998 Subaru Forester

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 Forester are official communications between Subaru & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
  • AIR BAGS
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
  • TIRES
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

    • TSB #035002

      Date Announced:
      DEC 23, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000642

      NEW PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #06-68-19R

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163525

      This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    • TSB #040599

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606645

      SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN ON SOME VEHICLES WITH ABS. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #063103

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002989

      REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #09-51-08R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198749

      This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #115398

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604484

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A SLIGHT ENGINE HESITATION ON VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS 2.5L AND 2.2L ENGINES. TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #02

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019343

      RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #17

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631078

      SUBJECT REGARDING SHIFTER RATTLE. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #034899

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608198

      VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT FIRST GEAR POPPING OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #010898

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605778

      INFORMATION ON INSTALLING REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTOR . *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #15-302-22

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219491

      This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #15-192-22R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209915

      This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment). Read More »

    • TSB #01-167-08R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198758

      This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • TSB #010103

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001929

      SOA REPLACEMENT IGNITION WIRE SET. *TT *JB Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #010898

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605779

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF RETROFIT AIR BAG Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #170601

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #626926

      INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

    • TSB #128505

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015186

      THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSIS THE REAR GATE STAYS AND ALSO AVOIDS UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT OF NON-FAILED STAYS. *TT Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #SB-05-50-10R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037968

      SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #12-249-23R

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240110

      This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #15-302-22

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219491

      This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #01-167-08R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219492

      This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. Read More »

    • TSB #01-167-08R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198758

      This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models Read More »

    • TSB #09-51-08R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198749

      This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #14-22-16R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187315

      To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Read More »

    • TSB #14-22-16R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179378

      Special Service Tools Cross Reference List. Read More »

    • TSB #01-181-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174543

      All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices) Read More »

    • TSB #Subaru Tech Tips

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161824

      Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. Read More »

    • TSB #14-22-16R

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161813

      To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #184498

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600708

      SUBJECT ON SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #97061301146

      Date Announced:
      JUN 13, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53025

      VARIOUS INFORMATION ON PROCEDURES AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS. *YC Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #010398

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602135

      INFORMATION ON ACCESSORY INSTALLATION MANUAL. *YC Read More »

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