2004 SUBARU FORESTER cam sprocket

PM-13
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Timing Belt
7. Timing Belt
A: REPLACEMENT
1. NON-TURBO MODEL
1) Remove the radiator fan and air conditioner fan.
Fan Motor.> Fan and Fan Motor.>
2) Shield the radiator from any damage using card-
board and blanket.
3) Remove the V-belt cover.
4) Remove the V-belts. belt.>
5) Remove the air conditioning compressor V-belt
tensioner.
6) To lock the crankshaft, use ST. Remove the pul-
ley bolt.
ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
7) Remove the crank pulley.
8) Remove the left side belt cover.
9) Remove the front timing belt cover.
10) Remove the timing belt guide. (MT model)11) Turn the crankshaft and align alignment marks
on crankshaft, and right and left cam sprockets with
notches of belt cover and cylinder block.
ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET
12) Remove the belt idler.
13) Remove the belt idler (No. 2).
14) Remove the timing belt.
15) Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster as-
sembly.
PM-00003
PM-00007
ST
PM-00008
(A) Notch
(B) Alignment mark
PM-00009
(B)
(B)
(B) (A)
PM-00010
PM-00011

PM-14
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Timing Belt
16) Install in the reverse order of removal. ME(H4SO)-49, INSTALLATION, Timing Belt.>
2. TURBO MODEL
1) Remove the radiator fan and air conditioner fan.
Fan Motor.> Fan and Fan Motor.>
2) Protect the radiator with cardboard and blanket.
3) Remove the V-belts. belt.>
4) Remove the air conditioning compressor drive
belt tensioner.
5) To lock the crankshaft use ST. Remove the pul-
ley bolt.
ST 499977300 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
6) Remove the crank pulley.
7) Remove the air conditioning compressor drive
belt tensioner.
8) Remove the belt cover (LH).
9) Remove the belt cover (RH).
10) Remove the front belt cover.11) Remove the timing belt guide. (MT model)
12) Turn the crankshaft and align alignment marks
on crankshaft, and right and left cam sprockets with
notches of belt cover and cylinder block. To turn the
crankshaft, use ST.
STPM-00093
PM-00008
ME-00727
ME-00728
ME-00729

PM-15
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Timing Belt
ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET
13) Remove the belt idler.
14) Remove the timing belt.
15) Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster as-
sembly.16) Install in the reverse order of removal. ME(H4DOTC)-58, Timing Belt Assembly.>
CAUTION:
When installing the timing belt, be sure to align
all alignment marks on the belt with corre-
sponding marks on the sprockets. If incorrectly
installed, interference between pistons and
valves may occur.
B: INSPECTION
1. SOHC MODEL
1) Remove the front timing belt cover and timing
belt cover (LH).
2) While cranking the engine at least four rotations,
check the timing belt back surface for cracks or
damage. Replace the faulty timing belt as needed.
3) Measure the timing belt width W. If it is less than
27 mm (1.06 in), check idlers, tensioner, water
pump pulley and cam sprocket to determine idler
alignment (squareness). Replace the worn timing
belt.
4) Install the front timing belt cover and timing belt
cover (LH).
2. DOHC MODEL
1) Remove the timing belt cover (LH).
2) While cranking the engine at least four rotations,
check the timing belt back surface for cracks or
damage. Replace the faulty timing belt as needed.
3) Measure the timing belt width W. If it is less than
30 mm (1.18 in), check idlers, tensioner, water
pump pulley and cam sprocket to determine idler
alignment (squareness). Replace the worn timing
belt.
(A) Notch
(B) Alignment mark
PM-00094
(A)
(B)
(B)
(B) (A)(B)
(B)
(B)(A)
(B)
PM-00095
PM-00096
w
PM-00016

MECHANICAL
ME(H4SO)
Page
1. General Description ....................................................................................2
2. Compression .............................................................................................25
3. Idle Speed .................................................................................................26
4. Ignition Timing ...........................................................................................27
5. Intake Manifold Vacuum............................................................................28
6. Engine Oil Pressure ..................................................................................29
7. Fuel Pressure ............................................................................................30
8. Valve Clearance ........................................................................................31
9. Engine Assembly ......................................................................................34
10. Engine Mounting .......................................................................................41
11. Preparation for Overhaul ...........................................................................42
12. V-belt .........................................................................................................43
13. Crank Pulley ..............................................................................................45
14. Timing Belt Cover......................................................................................47
15. Timing Belt ................................................................................................48
16. Cam Sprocket ...........................................................................................53
17. Crank Sprocket .........................................................................................55
18. Valve Rocker Assembly ............................................................................56
19. Camshaft ...................................................................................................58
20. Cylinder Head ...........................................................................................62
21. Cylinder Block ...........................................................................................69
22. Engine Trouble in General ........................................................................91
23. Engine Noise .............................................................................................96

ME(H4SO)-6
MECHANICAL
General Description
B: COMPONENT
1. TIMING BELT
(1) Timing belt cover No. 2 (RH) (9) Automatic belt tension adjuster
ASSYTightening torque: N⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Timing belt guide (MT model)T1: 5 (0.5, 3.6)
(3) Crank sprocket (10) Belt idler No. 2T2: 10 (1.0, 7.2)
(4) Timing belt cover No. 2 (LH) (11) Cam sprocket No. 2T3: 25 (2.5, 18.1)
(5) Cam sprocket No. 1 (12) Timing beltT4: 39 (4.0, 28.9)
(6) Belt idler (No. 1) (13) Front timing belt coverT5: 78 (8.0, 57.9)
(7) Tensioner bracket (14) Timing belt cover (LH)T6: INSTALLATION, Crank Pulley.>
(8) Belt idler (No. 2) (15) Crank pulley (2.0 L model)
(16) Crank pulley (2.5 L model)
ME-00376
T5
T4
T1
T1
T6
T5 (5)
(6)
(8)
(9)
(11) (10)
(14) (15)
(16)(12)
(13)(7)(4) (1)
(2)
(3)
T1
T2
T1
T3
T4
T6
T4

ME(H4SO)-15
MECHANICAL
General Description
C: CAUTION
 Wear working clothing, including a cap, protec-
tive goggles and protective shoes during operation.
 Remove contamination including dirt and corro-
sion before removal, installation or disassembly.
 Keep the disassembled parts in order and pro-
tect them from dust or dirt.
 Before removal, installation or disassembly, be
sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary re-
moval, installation, disassembly and replacement.
 Be careful not to burn yourself, because each
part in the vehicle is hot after running.
 Be sure to tighten bolts and nuts to the specified
torque.
 Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified
points.
 Before disconnecting electrical connectors of
sensors or units, be sure to disconnect the ground
cable from battery.
 All parts should be thoroughly cleaned, paying
special attention to the engine oil passages, pis-
tons and bearings. Rotating parts and sliding parts such as piston,
bearing and gear should be coated with oil prior to
assembly.
 Be careful not to let oil, grease or coolant contact
the timing belt, clutch disc and flywheel.
 All removed parts, if to be reused, should be re-
installed in the original positions and directions.
 Bolts, nuts and washers should be replaced with
new ones as required.
 Even if necessary inspections have been made
in advance, proceed with assembly work while
making rechecks.
 Remove or install engine in an area where chain
hoists, lifting devices, etc. are available for ready
use.
 Be sure not to damage coated surfaces of body
panels with tools, or not to stain seats and windows
with coolant or oil. Place a cover over fenders, as
required, for protection.
 Prior to starting work, prepare the following:
Service tools, clean cloth, containers to catch cool-
ant and oil, wire ropes, chain hoist, transmission
jacks, etc.
 Lift-up or lower the vehicle when necessary.
Make sure to support the correct positions.
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
18231AA010 CAM SPROCKET
WRENCH Used for removing and installing cam
sprocket. (LH side)
 Also the CAM SPROCKET WRENCH
(499207100) can be used.
24082AA230
(Newly adopted tool)CARTRIDGE Troubleshooting for electrical systems.
ST18231AA010
ST24082AA230

ME(H4SO)-20
MECHANICAL
General Description
499587500 OIL SEAL
INSTALLERUsed for installing camshaft oil seal.
499587700 CAMSHAFT OIL
SEAL INSTALLERUsed for installing cylinder head plug.
499097700 PISTON PIN
REMOVER ASSYUsed for removing piston pin.
499207400 CAM SPROCKET
WRENCHUsed for removing and installing cam sprocket.
(RH side) ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
ST-499587500
ST-499587700
ST-499097700
ST-499207400

ME(H4SO)-31
MECHANICAL
Valve Clearance
8. Valve Clearance
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
Inspection and adjustment of the valve clearance
should be performed while engine is cold.
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift-up the vehicle.
3) Remove the under cover.
4) Lower the vehicle.
5) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
6) Remove the belt cover (LH).
7) When inspecting the #1 and #3 cylinders:
(1) Disconnect the spark plug cords from spark
plugs RH side. REMOVAL, Spark Plug.>
(2) Disconnect the PCV hose from rocker cover
(RH).
(3) Remove the bolts, and then remove the
rocker cover (RH).
8) When inspecting the #2 and #4 cylinders:
(1) Disconnect the spark plug cords from spark
plugs (LH Side) REMOVAL, Spark Plug.>
(2) Disconnect the PCV hose from rocker cover
(LH).
(3) Remove the bolts, and then remove the
rocker cover (LH).
9) Set the #1 cylinder piston to top dead center of
compression stroke by rotating crank pulley clock-
wise using a socket wrench.NOTE:
When arrow mark (A) on the cam sprocket (LH)
comes exactly to the top, #1 cylinder piston is
brought to the top dead center of compression
stroke.
10) Measure the #1 cylinder valve clearance by us-
ing thickness gauge.
CAUTION:
 Insert the thickness gauge (A) in as horizon-
tal a direction as possible with respect to the
valve stem end face.
 Measure the exhaust valve clearances while
lifting-up the vehicle.
Valve clearance (Standard):
Intake;
0.20
±0.04 mm (0.0079±0.0016 in)
Exhaust;
0.25
±0.04 mm (0.0098±0.0016 in)
11) If necessary, adjust the valve clearance. to ME(H4SO)-32, ADJUSTMENT, Valve Clear-
ance.>
12) Similar to measurement procedures used for
#1 cylinder, measure the #2, #3 and #4 cylinder
valve clearances.
NOTE:
 Be sure to set the cylinder pistons to their re-
spective top dead centers on compression stroke
before measuring valve clearances.
FU-00009
ME-00199
ME-00200
(A)
ME-00201
(A)