2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual ME(H4DOTC)-63
MECHANICAL
Timing Belt Assembly
Align the alignment mark on timing belt with marks on sprockets in alphabetical order shown in the figure.
While aligning marks, position the timing belt

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MECHANICAL
Timing Belt Assembly
6) Install the timing belt guide. (MT model)
(1) Temporarily tighten the bolts.
(2) Check and adjust the clearance between
timing belt and timing belt gui

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MECHANICAL
Timing Belt Assembly
7) Install the timing belt cover. <Ref.  to
ME(H4DOTC)-57, INSTALLATION, Timing Belt
Cover.>
8) Install the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-
55, INSTALL

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MECHANICAL
Cam Sprocket
16.Cam Sprocket
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-52,
REMOVAL, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crank pulley. <Ref. to
ME(H4DOTC)-55, REMOVAL, Crank Pull

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual ME(H4DOTC)-67
MECHANICAL
Crank Sprocket
17.Crank Sprocket
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-52,
REMOVAL, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-
55, REMOVAL, Crank

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MECHANICAL
Camshaft
18.Camshaft
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-52,
INSTALLATION, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-
55, REMOVAL, Crank Pulley

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MECHANICAL
Camshaft
16) Remove the oil flow control solenoid valve as-
sembly, intake camshaft cap, and camshaft.
17) Loosen the exhaust camshaft cap bolts equal-
ly, a little at a time

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual ME(H4DOTC)-70
MECHANICAL
Camshaft
Liquid gasket:
Part No. 004403007
THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
 2.0 L MODEL
 2.5 L MODEL
(2) Apply engine oil to cap bearing surface and
install the cap on camshaf