2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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Cylinder Block
2) Squarely place the piston ring and oil ring in cyl-
inder, and then measure the piston ring gap with a
thickness gauge.
 2.0 L MODEL
 2.5 L MODEL
3) Measu

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Cylinder Block
3) Install the connecting rod fitted with bearing to
crankshaft, and then measure the side clearance
(thrust clearance). Replace the connecting rod if
the side

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Cylinder Block
7) Replacement procedure is as follows:
(1) Remove the bushing from connecting rod
with ST and press.
(2) Press the bushing with ST after applying oil
on the p

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Cylinder Block
 2.0 L MODEL
O.D.: Outer Diameter
 2.5 L MODEL
O.D.: Outer DiameterUnit: mm (in)
Crank journal diameter
Crank pin diameter
#1, #3, #5 #2, #4
StandardJournal

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Cylinder Block
4) Measure the thrust clearance of crankshaft at
center bearing. If the clearance exceeds the limit,
replace the bearing.
Crankshaft thrust clearance:
Standard

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MECHANICAL
Intake and Exhaust Valve
21.Intake and Exhaust Valve
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
For operations related to intake and exhaust valve,
refer to “19. Cylinder Head.” <Ref. t

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MECHANICAL
Piston
22.Piston
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
For operations related to piston, refer to “20. Cylin-
der Block.” <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-84, REMOVAL,
Cylinder Block.> <Ref. to

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MECHANICAL
Connecting Rod
23.Connecting Rod
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
For operations related to connecting rod, refer to
“20. Cylinder Block.” <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-84,
REMOVAL, Cyl