1985 Subaru Brat Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1985 Subaru Brat is for the pickup in GL trim, built as a 2-door standard cab. Beneath it runs a 1.8L flat-four, naturally aspirated, using overhead valves and gasoline. Diagnostics are provided for the transmission and drivetrain, procedures for the brakes, suspension and steering, and wiring diagrams for the electrical system and body, with specifications and torque values for the engine and its fuel, ignition and cooling systems.

Engines covered

• 1.8L flat-four — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door standard cab pickup

Trims covered

• GL

Known issues on the 1985 Brat. The 1985 Brat pairs a naturally aspirated overhead-valve flat-four with a standard cab pickup body. On the engine side, the manual provides specifications, torque values and diagnostics for the fuel system, ignition and cooling. On the chassis side, it gives procedures and torque values for the transmission, drivetrain, brakes, suspension and steering, plus wiring diagrams for the electrical system of the GL.