2004 SUBARU FORESTER belt

ME(H4SO)-95
MECHANICAL
Engine Trouble in General
10. Excessive fuel consump-
tionEngine control system A
Intake system Dirty air cleaner element A
Belt Defective timing B
Compression Incorrect valve clearance B
Loosened spark plugs or defective gasket C
Loosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket C
Improper valve seating B
Defective valve stem C
Worn or broken valve spring C
Worn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston B
Incorrect valve timing B
Lubrication system Incorrect oil pressure C
Cooling system Over cooling C
Others Accelerator cable out of adjustment B TROUBLE PROBLEM PARTS, ETC. POSSIBLE CAUSE RANK

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MECHANICAL
Engine Noise
23.Engine Noise
A: INSPECTION
NOTE*:
When disconnecting fuel injector connector, the malfunction indicator light illuminates and DTC is stored in ECM memory.
Therefore, carry out the clear memory mode and inspection mode
after connecting fuel injector connector.Type of sound Condition Possible cause
Regular clicking soundSound increases as engine
speed increases. Valve mechanism is defective.
 Incorrect valve clearance
 Worn valve rocker
 Worn camshaft
 Broken valve spring
Heavy and dull clankOil pressure is low. Worn crankshaft main bearing
 Worn connecting rod bearing (big end)
Oil pressure is normal. Loose flywheel mounting bolts
 Damaged engine mounting
High-pitched clank (Spark
knock)Sound is noticeable when
accelerating with an overload. Ignition timing advanced
 Accumulation of carbon inside combustion chamber
 Wrong spark plug
 Improper gasoline
Clank when engine speed is
medium (1,000 to 2,000 rpm).Sound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy cyl-
inder is disconnected.
(NOTE*) Worn crankshaft main bearing
 Worn bearing at crankshaft end of connecting rod
Knocking sound when engine
is operating under idling speed
and engine is warmSound is reduced when fuel
injector connector of noisy cyl-
inder is disconnected.
(NOTE*) Worn cylinder liner and piston ring
 Broken or stuck piston ring
 Worn piston pin and hole at piston end of connecting rod
Sound is not reduced if each
fuel injector connector is dis-
connected in turn. (NOTE*) Unusually worn valve lifter
 Worn cam gear
 Worn camshaft journal bore in crankcase
Squeaky sound — Insufficient generator lubrication
Rubbing sound — Defective generator brush and rotor contact
Gear scream when starting
engine— Defective ignition starter switch
 Worn gear and starter pinion
Sound like polishing glass with
a dry cloth— Loose drive belt
 Defective water pump shaft
Hissing sound — Loss of compression
 Air leakage in air intake system, hoses, connections or mani-
folds
Timing belt noise — Loose timing belt
 Belt contacting case/adjacent part
Valve tappet noise — Incorrect valve clearance

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COOLING
Water Pump
4. Water Pump
A: REMOVAL
1. NON-TURBO MODEL
1) Remove the radiator. REMOVAL, Radiator.>
2) Remove the V-belts.

3) Remove the timing belt.
AL, Timing Belt.>
4) Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster.
5) Remove the belt idler No. 2.
6) Remove the camshaft sprocket (LH) by using
ST.
ST 18231AA010 CAM SPROCKET WRENCH
NOTE:
Also the CAM SPROCKET WRENCH (499207100)
can be used.7) Remove the belt cover No. 2 (LH).
8) Remove the tensioner bracket.
9) Disconnect the hose from water pump.
10) Remove the water pump.
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Water Pump
2. TURBO MODEL
1) Remove the radiator. REMOVAL, Radiator.>
2) Remove the V-belts. REMOVAL, V-belt.>
3) Remove the timing belt. 58, REMOVAL, Timing Belt Assembly.>
4) Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster (A).
5) Remove the belt idler (B).
6) Remove the belt idler No. 2 (C).
7) Remove the camshaft position sensor. (2.0 L mod-
el) shaft Position Sensor.>
8) Remove the cam sprockets (LH) by using ST.
ST 499977500 CAM SPROCKET WRENCH
(Intake)
ST 499207400 CAM SPROCKET WRENCH
(Exhaust)9) Remove the belt cover No. 2 (LH).
10) Remove the tensioner bracket.
11) Disconnect the hose from water pump.
12) Remove the water pump.
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(C)
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COOLING
Water Pump
B: INSTALLATION
1. NON-TURBO MODEL
1) Install water pump onto cylinder block (LH).
NOTE:
 Replace the gasket with a new one.
 When installing the water pump, tighten bolts in
two stages in alphabetical sequence as shown in
the figure.
Tightening torque:
First:
12 N
⋅m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)
Second:
12 N
⋅m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)
 Model without ATF warmer
 Model with ATF warmer
2) Connect the hose to water pump.
3) Install the tensioner bracket.
Tightening torque:
25 N
⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)4) Install the belt cover No. 2 (LH).
Tightening torque:
5 N
⋅m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)
5) Install the camshaft sprockets (LH) by using ST.
ST 18231AA010 CAM SPROCKET WRENCH
NOTE:
Also the CAM SPROCKET WRENCH (499207100)
can be used.
Tightening torque:
78 N
⋅m (8.0 kgf-m, 57.9 ft-lb)
6) Install the belt idler No. 2.
Tightening torque:
39 N
⋅m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
7) Install the automatic belt tension adjuster which
tension rod is holded with pin. 49, AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION ADJUSTER AS-
SEMBLY AND BELT IDLER, INSTALLATION,
Timing Belt.>
8) Install the timing belt. TIMING BELT, INSTALLATION, Timing Belt.>
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(B)
(C)(A) (F)
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(B) (C) (D)(E)(F)
(A)
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COOLING
Water Pump
9) Install the V-belts. STALLATION, V-belt.>
10) Install the radiator. STALLATION, Radiator.>
2. TURBO MODEL
1) Install the water pump onto cylinder block (LH).
NOTE:
 Replace the gasket with a new one.
 When installing the water pump, tighten bolts in
two stages in alphabetical sequence as shown in
the figure.
Tightening torque:
First:
12 N
⋅m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)
Second:
12 N
⋅m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)
2) Connect the hose to water pump.
3) Install the tensioner bracket.
Tightening torque:
25 N
⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)4) Install the belt cover No. 2 (LH).
Tightening torque:
5 N
⋅m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)
5) Install the cam sprockets (LH) by using ST.
ST 499977500 CAM SPROCKET WRENCH
(Intake)
Tightening torque:
2.0 L model
98 N
⋅m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.4 ft-lb)
2.5 L model
29.5 N
⋅m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.8 ft-lb), and then
tighten 45
° furthermove
ST 499207400 CAM SPROCKET WRENCH
(Exhaust)
Tightening torque:
98 N
⋅m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.4 ft-lb)
6) Install the camshaft position sensor. (2.0 L mod-
el) Camshaft Position Sensor.>
7) Install the belt idler No. 2 (C).
8) Install the belt idler (B).
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(A)
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COOLING
Water Pump
9) Install the automatic belt tension adjuster (A)
which has tension rod held by pin. ME(H4DOTC)-60, AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION
ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AND BELT IDLER, IN-
STALLATION, Timing Belt Assembly.>
Tightening torque:
39 N
⋅m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
10) Install the timing belt. 61, TIMING BELT, INSTALLATION, Timing Belt
Assembly.>
11) Install the V-belts. INSTALLATION, V-belt.>
12) Install the radiator. STALLATION, Radiator.>
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the water pump bearing for smooth rota-
tion.
2) Check the water pump pulley for abnormalities.
3) Using a dial gauge, measure the impeller runout
in thrust direction while rotating the pulley.
“Thrust” runout limit:
0.5 mm (0.020 in)
4) Check the clearance between impeller and
pump case.
Clearance between impeller and pump case:
Standard
0.5 — 0.7 mm (0.020 — 0.028 in)
Limit
1.0 mm (0.039 in)
5) After water pump installation, check the pulley
shaft for engine coolant leaks. If leaks are noted,
replace the water pump assembly.
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COOLING
Radiator
14) Detach the power steering hose from clip on ra-
diator.
15) Lift the radiator up and away from the vehicle.
2. TURBO MODEL
WARNING:
The radiator is pressurized. Wait until the en-
gine cools down before working on the radia-
tor.
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Lift-up the vehicle.
4) Remove the under cover.
5) Drain the engine coolant completely. CO(H4SO)-19, DRAINING OF ENGINE COOL-
ANT, REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
6) Disconnect the connectors of radiator main fan
motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).7) Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermo-
stat cover.
8) Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from ATF pipe.
(AT model) Plug the opennings in the hose and ra-
diator with caps in order to prevent ATF from leak-
ing.
9) Disconnect the oil cooler hose from oil cooler
pipe. (MT model with oil cooler)
Install the cap to prevent oil from leaking.
10) Lower the vehicle.
11) Remove the V-belt covers.
12) Disconnect the overflow hose.
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