1986 Subaru XT Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1986 Subaru XT follows the 2-door coupe sold in DL, GL and GL-10 Turbo trims. Two engines appear, and both are 1.8L gasoline flat-fours using a single overhead camshaft: the naturally aspirated version and a turbocharged one. Wiring diagrams trace the electrical system of the coupe, while specifications, torque values and diagnostics support the engine, fuel system, cooling, transmission, drivetrain, brakes, suspension and steering.

Engines covered

• 1.8L flat-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.8L flat-four — SOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• DL
• GL
• GL-10 Turbo

Known issues on the 1986 XT. A single recall stands on the federal record for the 1986 XT. It concerns certain 1986 XT vehicles driven where roads are heavily salted in winter: the inner arms of the rear suspension can corrode, and if they weaken the car may not handle or respond as it should. Dealers applied rustproofing or, where needed, fitted new arms. Owners have lodged 3 complaints, with exterior lighting and interior lighting named once apiece. For the suspension, the manual lists specifications and torque values, and its wiring diagrams cover the interior and exterior lighting within the electrical system.