2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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Ignition Timing
4. Ignition Timing
A: INSPECTION
1. USING SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1) Before checking the ignition timing speed, check
the following:
(1) Ensure the air cleaner e

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Intake Manifold Vacuum
5. Intake Manifold Vacuum
A: INSPECTION
1) Warm-up the engine.
2) Disconnect the brake vacuum hose, and then in-
stall the vacuum gauge to hose fitting

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Engine Oil Pressure
6. Engine Oil Pressure
A: INSPECTION
1) Remove the oil pressure switch from engine cyl-
inder block. <Ref. to LU(H4SO)-20, REMOVAL, Oil
Pressure Switch.>
2

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Fuel Pressure
7. Fuel Pressure
A: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Before removing the fuel pressure gauge, re-
lease the fuel pressure.
NOTE:
If out of specification, check or replace the

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MECHANICAL
Valve Clearance
8. Valve Clearance
A: INSPECTION
Inspection and adjustment of the valve clearance
should be performed while engine is cold.
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Di

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Valve Clearance
(5) Move the washer tank upward.
(6) Disconnect the ignition coil connector.
(7) Remove the ignition coil.
(8) Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
(9

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Valve Clearance
(3) Set the arrow mark on camshaft sprocket to
position shown in the figure, and then measure
the #1 cylinder exhaust valve and #4 cylinder in-
take valve clea

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Valve Clearance
6) Inspect all valves for clearance again at this
stage. If the valve clearance is not correct, repeat
the procedure over again from the first step.
7) After i