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ME(H4DOTC)-79
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Head Assembly
3. VALVE GUIDE
1) Check the clearance between valve guide and
stem. The clearance can be checked by measuring
the outside diameter of valve stem and the inside
diameter of valve guide with outside and inside mi-
crometers respectively.
Clearance between the valve guide and valve
stem:
Standard
Intake
0.030 — 0.057 mm (0.0012 — 0.0022 in)
Exhaust
0.040 — 0.067 mm (0.0016 — 0.0026 in)
Limit
0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
2) If the clearance between valve guide and stem
exceeds the limit, replace the valve guide or valve
itself whichever shows greater amount of wear.
See the following procedure for valve guide re-
placement.
Valve guide inner diameter:
6.000 — 6.012 mm (0.2362 — 0.2367 in)
Valve stem outer diameters:
Intake
5.955 — 5.970 mm (0.2344 — 0.2350 in)
Exhaust
5.945 — 5.960 mm (0.2341 — 0.2346 in)
(1) Place the cylinder head on ST1 with the
combustion chamber upward so that valve
guides enter the holes in ST1.
(2) Insert the ST2 into valve guide and press it
down to remove the valve guide.
ST1 498267600 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
ST2 499767200 VALVE GUIDE REMOVER
(3) Turn the cylinder head upside down and
place ST as shown in the figure.ST 18251AA020 VALVE GUIDE ADJUSTER
(4) Before installing a new valve guide, make
sure that neither scratches nor damages exist
on the inside surface of the valve guide holes in
cylinder head.
(5) Put a new valve guide, coated with sufficient
oil, in cylinder head, and insert ST1 into valve
guide. Press in until the valve guide upper end is
flush with the upper surface of ST2.
ST1 499767200 VALVE GUIDE REMOVER
ST2 18251AA020 VALVE GUIDE ADJUSTER
(6) Check the valve guide protrusion.
Valve guide protrusion: L
15.8 — 16.2 mm (0.622 — 0.638 in)
(7) Ream the inside of valve guide with ST.
Gently rotate the reamer clockwise while press-
ing it lightly into the valve guide, and return it
also rotating clockwise.
(8) After reaming, clean the valve guide to re-
move chips.
ST 499767400 VALVE GUIDE REAMER
CAUTION:
Apply engine oil to ST when reaming.
NOTE:
If the inner surface of the valve guide is torn, the
edge of the reamer should be slightly ground with
an oil stone.
If the inner surface of the valve guide becomes
lustrous and the reamer does not chip, use a new
reamer or remedy the reamer.
ME-00128
ST1
ST2ME-00757
ST
L
ME-00130
ST1
ST2
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MECHANICAL
Cylinder Head Assembly
(9) Recheck the contact condition between
valve and valve seat after replacing the valve
guide.
4. INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE
1) Inspect the flange and stem of valve, and re-
place if damaged, worn, or deformed, or if “H” is
less than the specified limit.
H:
Intake (A)
Standard
1.2 mm (0.047 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.031 in)
Exhaust (B)
Standard
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.031 in)
Valve overall length:
Intake (A)
104.4 mm (4.110 in)
Exhaust (B)
104.65 mm (4.120 in)2) Put a small amount of grinding compound on the
seat surface and lap the valve and seat surface. In-
stall a new valve oil seal after lapping.
NOTE:
Replace intake valve oil seal with a new one if the
valve and seat are lapped.
Differentiate intake valve and exhaust valve by
overall length.
5. VALVE SPRINGS
1) Check the valve springs for damage, free length,
and tension. Replace the valve spring if it is not
within specifications presented in the table.
2) To measure the squareness of valve spring,
stand the spring on a surface plate and measure its
deflection at the top using a try square.
2.0 L model
2.5 L model
ME-00758
H
H
(B) (A)
Valve spring
Free length 44.67 mm (1.759 in)
Tension/spring
heightSet206 — 236 N
(21.0 — 24.1 kgf, 46.3 — 53.1 lb)
/36.0 mm (1.417 in)
Lift485 — 537 N (49.5 — 54.8 kgf, 109
— 121 lb) /26.6 mm (1.041 in)
Squareness 2.5°, 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Valve spring
Free length 47.32 mm (1.863 in)
Tension/spring
heightSet205 — 235 N
(20.9 — 24.0 kgf, 46.1 — 52.8 lb)
/36.0 mm (1.417 in)
Lift426 — 490 N (43.4 — 50.0 kgf, 95.8
— 110 lb) /26.5 mm (1.04 in)
Squareness 2.5°, 2.1 mm (0.083 in)
ME-00132
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ME(H4DOTC)-81
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Head Assembly
6. INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE OIL
SEAL
1) Replace the oil seal with a new one in the follow-
ing condition, Refer to procedure 2) for replace-
ment procedure.
Lip portion is damaged.
Spring is out of place.
Valve and valve seat are reconditioned.
Valve guide is replaced.
2) Place the cylinder head on ST1.
3) Press-fit oil seal to the specified dimension indi-
cated in the figure by using ST2.
ST1 498267600 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
ST2 499718000 VALVE SPRING REMOVER
CAUTION:
Apply engine oil to oil seal before press-fit.
When press-fitting oil seal, do not use ham-
mer or strike in.
Differentiate between the intake valve oil seal
and exhaust valve oil seal by noting their differ-
ence in color.
Color of rubber part:
Intake [Black]
Exhaust [Brown]
Color of spring part:
2.0 L model
Intake [Yellow]
Exhaust [Yellow]
2.5 L model
Intake [White]
Exhaust [White]
7. VALVE LIFTER
1) Visually check the valve lifter.
2) Measure the outer diameter of valve lifter.
Outer diameter:
34.959 — 34.975 mm (1.3763 — 1.3770 in)
3) Measure the inner diameter of valve lifter mating
part on cylinder head.
Inner diameter:
34.994 — 35.016 mm (1.3777 — 1.3786 in)
NOTE:
If difference between outer diameter of valve lifter
and inner diameter of valve lifter mating part is over
the limit, replace the cylinder head.
Standard:
0.019 — 0.057 mm (0.0007 — 0.0022 in)
Limit:
0.100 mm (0.0039 in)
ME-00133
ST2
ME-00134
ME-00135
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ME(H4DOTC)-82
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Head Assembly
F: DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
Metallic sodium is enclosed in the exhaust
valve. Metallic sodium is extremely alkaline and
may produce severe chemical reactions. Full
consideration must therefore be given to the
following points when handling or disposing of
the valve.
Since metallic sodium may cause blindness if
contacted with the eyes, burns if contacted with
the skin, and fire, do not deliberately take the
valve apart.
If the valve is damaged, remove the valve and neu-
tralize it by immersing it in water, and dispose of it
in the same way that general steel materials are
disposed of. The disposal method is described in
the following.
1) Wearing rubber gloves, remove the damaged
valve from the cylinder head.
2) Prepare a large receptacle (bucket or other con-
tainer) in a well ventilated location, and fill the re-
ceptacle with water (at least 102 (10 US qt, 9 Imp
qt)).
3) Immerse the damaged valve in the receptacle.
CAUTION:
A severe reaction may occur, so stand at least 2
— 3 m from the receptacle. Because the reac-
tion will produce hydrogen gas, moreover, keep
the receptacle away from sparks or flames.
4) Once the reaction is completed (about 4 — 5
hours have elapsed), carefully remove the valve
using large pincers so that the reaction liquid does
not contact your skin, and dispose of it with other
parts that are being disposed of.
5) The reaction liquid is a strong alkaline solution,
so it must be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations.
CAUTION:
Make sure the reaction liquid does not contact
your skin. If contact with skin occurs, immedi-
ately wash the affected area with large quanti-
ties of water.
ME-00755
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FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE3
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
ENGINE SECTION 2
This service manual has been prepared
to provide SUBARU service personnel
with the necessary information and data
for the correct maintenance and repair
of SUBARU vehicles.
This manual includes the procedures
for maintenance, disassembling, reas-
sembling, inspection and adjustment of
components and diagnostics for guid-
ance of experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual
fully to ensure complete repair work for
satisfying our customers by keeping
their vehicle in optimum condition.
When replacement of parts during
repair work is needed, be sure to use
SUBARU genuine parts.
All information, illustration and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication
approval.FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM) FU(H4DOTC)
EMISSION CONTROL
(AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE)EC(H4DOTC)
INTAKE (INDUCTION) IN(H4DOTC)
MECHANICAL ME(H4DOTC)
EXHAUST EX(H4DOTC)
COOLING CO(H4DOTC)
LUBRICATION LU(H4DOTC)
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SP(H4DOTC)
IGNITION IG(H4DOTC)
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM SC(H4DOTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC) EN(H4DOTC)
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MECHANICAL
ME(H4DOTC)
Page
1. General Description ....................................................................................2
2. Compression .............................................................................................31
3. Idle Speed .................................................................................................32
4. Ignition Timing ...........................................................................................33
5. Intake Manifold Vacuum............................................................................34
6. Engine Oil Pressure ..................................................................................35
7. Fuel Pressure ............................................................................................36
8. Valve Clearance ........................................................................................37
9. Engine Assembly ......................................................................................41
10. Engine Mounting .......................................................................................50
11. Preparation for Overhaul ...........................................................................51
12. V-belt .........................................................................................................52
13. Crank Pulley ..............................................................................................55
14. Timing Belt Cover......................................................................................57
15. Timing Belt Assembly................................................................................58
16. Cam Sprocket ...........................................................................................67
17. Crank Sprocket .........................................................................................68
18. Camshaft ...................................................................................................69
19. Cylinder Head Assembly ...........................................................................76
20. Cylinder Block ...........................................................................................84
21. Intake and Exhaust Valve .......................................................................115
22. Piston ......................................................................................................116
23. Connecting Rod ......................................................................................117
24. Crankshaft ...............................................................................................118
25. Engine Trouble in General ......................................................................119
26. Engine Noise ...........................................................................................124
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ME(H4DOTC)-83
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Block
20.Cylinder Block
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
Before conducting this procedure, drain the engine
oil completely if applicable.
1) Remove the intake manifold.
FU(H4DOTC)-14, REMOVAL, Intake Manifold.> or
Manifold.>
2) Remove the V-belt.
REMOVAL, V-belt.>
3) Remove the crank pulley.
ME(H4DOTC)-55, REMOVAL, Crank Pulley.>
4) Remove the timing belt cover.
ME(H4DOTC)-57, REMOVAL, Timing Belt Cover.>
5) Remove the timing belt assembly.
ME(H4DOTC)-58, REMOVAL, Timing Belt Assem-
bly.>
6) Remove the cam sprocket.
ME(H4DOTC)-67, REMOVAL, Cam Sprocket.>
7) Remove the crank sprocket.
ME(H4DOTC)-68, REMOVAL, Crank Sprocket.>
8) Remove the generator and A/C compressor with
their brackets.
9) Remove the cylinder head assembly.
ME(H4DOTC)-76, REMOVAL, Cylinder Head As-
sembly.>
10) Remove the clutch disc and cover. (MT model)
er.>
11) Remove the flywheel. (MT model)
19, REMOVAL, Flywheel.>
12) Remove the drive plate. (AT model)
Using the ST, lock crankshaft.
ST 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER
13) Remove the oil separator cover.
14) Remove the water by-pass pipe for heater.
15) Remove the oil filter using ST.
ter.>16) Remove the oil cooler.
17) Removal of oil pan:
(1) Turn the cylinder block with #2 and #4 piston
sides facing upward.
(2) Remove the bolts which secure oil pan to
cylinder block.
(3) Insert an oil pan cutter blade between cylin-
der block-to-oil pan clearance, and then remove
the oil pan.
Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool in place
of oil pan cutter.
18) Remove the oil strainer stay.
19) Remove the oil strainer.
20) Remove the baffle plate.
21) Remove the water pipes.
22) Remove the water pump.
23) Remove the oil pump from cylinder block.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver as shown in the fig-
ure when removing the oil pump.
ME-00136
ST
(A) Adapter (1)
(B) Adapter connector
(C) Adapter (2)
(D) Oil cooler
(E) Oil cooler connector
LU-00041
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
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ME(H4DOTC)-84
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Block
NOTE:
Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of cyl-
inder block and oil pump.
ME-00138
(1) Service hole plug (3) Circlip (5) Service hole cover
(2) Gasket (4) Piston pin (6) O-ring
ME-00139
(3)
(4) (2)(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(2)(3)
(2)
(1)(3)(4)
(4)
(1)