2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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(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, install the pis-
tons and pis

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27) Apply liquid gasket to the matching surfaces,
and then install the oil separator cover.
Liquid gasket:
Part No. 004403007
THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
Tig

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NOTE:
 Be sure to use a new gasket.
 When installing the water pump, tighten the bolts
in two stages in alphabetical sequence as shown in
the figure.
33) Ins

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C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Remove the connecting rod cap.
2) Remove the connecting rod bearing.
NOTE:
Arrange the removed connecting rod, connecting
rod cap and bearing

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D: ASSEMBLY
1) Apply oil to the surfaces of the connecting rod
bearings. Install the connecting rod bearings on
connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
2) Ins

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2.0 L MODEL
Standard diameter:
A: 92.005 — 92.015 mm (3.6222 — 3.6226 in)
B: 91.995 — 92.005 mm (3.6218 — 3.6222 in)
2.5 L MODEL
Standard diameter:
A:

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2.0 L MODEL
Piston grade point H:
40.0 mm (1.57 in)
Piston outer diameter:
Standard
A: 91.985 — 91.995 mm
(3.6214 — 3.6218 in)
B: 91.975 — 91.985 mm
(3.6

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4) Make sure that the piston pin can be inserted
into the piston pin hole with a thumb at 20°C (68°F).
Replace if defective.
Standard clearance between pisto