2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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Camshaft
19.Camshaft
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-43, IN-
STALLATION, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-
45, REMOVAL, Crank Pulley.>
3

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Camshaft
16) Remove the plug from rear side of camshaft.
CAUTION:
 Do not remove the oil seal unless necessary.
 Do not scratch the journal surface when re-
moving oil seal.
B

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Camshaft
(6) Tighten the bolts (o) through (v) in alphabet-
ical sequence.
Tightening torque:
10 N
⋅m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
(7) Tighten the bolts (w) through (x) in alphabet-

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Camshaft
C: INSPECTION
1. CAMSHAFT
1) Measure the bend, and repair or replace if nec-
essary.
Limit:
0.025 mm (0.0010 in)
2) Check the journal for damage and wear. Re-
place if

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MECHANICAL
Cylinder Head
20.Cylinder Head
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-43, RE-
MOVAL, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-
45, REMOVAL, Crank Pulle

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Cylinder Head
7) Install the cam sprocket. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-53,
INSTALLATION, Cam Sprocket.>
8) Install the timing belt assembly. <Ref. to
ME(H4SO)-49, INSTALLATION, Timing Bel

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Cylinder Head
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Installation of valve spring and valve
(1) Place the cylinder head on ST.
ST 498267800 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
(2) Coat the stem of each valve with engi

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Cylinder Head
(5) Compress the valve spring, and then fit the
valve spring retainer key.
(6) After installing, tap the valve spring retainers
lightly with plastic hammer for bet