2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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24) Remove the service hole cover and service
hole plugs using hexagon wrench [14 mm (0.55
in)].
25) Rotate the crankshaft to bring #1 and #2 pis-
tons to botto

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NOTE:
When separating the cylinder block, do not allow
the connecting rod to fall and damage the cylinder
block.
32) Remove the rear oil seal.
33) Remove the cr

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B: INSTALLATION
1. 2.0 L MODEL
1) Remove oil in the mating surface of bearing and
cylinder block before installation. Also apply a coat
of engine oil to cranksh

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5) Tighten the 10 mm cylinder block connecting
bolts in alphabetical sequence shown in the figure.
(LH side)
Tightening torque: 
15 N
⋅m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-l

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13) Position the expander gap at (C) in the figure.
14) Position the lower rail gap at (D) in the figure.
15) Align lower rail spin stopper (F) with piston side

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NOTE:
Use new circlips.
18) Installing the piston:
(1) Turn the cylinder block so that #1 and #2 cyl-
inders face upward.
(2) Using the ST1, turn the crankshaft

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19) Installing piston pin:
(1) Apply a coat of engine oil to ST3.
(2) Insert the ST3 into service hole to align pis-
ton pin hole with connecting rod small end.

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NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
(7) Turn the cylinder block so that #3 and #4 cyl-
inders face upward. Using the same procedures
as used for #1 and #2 cylinders, instal