2004 SUBARU FORESTER engine

ME(H4SO)-96
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

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE2
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
ENGINE SECTION 1
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(H4SO)
EMISSION CONTROL
(AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE)EC(H4SO)
INTAKE (INDUCTION) IN(H4SO)
MECHANICAL ME(H4SO)
EXHAUST EX(H4SO)
COOLING CO(H4SO)
LUBRICATION LU(H4SO)
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SP(H4SO)
IGNITION IG(H4SO)
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM SC(H4SO)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC) EN(H4SO)

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE2
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
ENGINE SECTION 1
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(H4SO)
EMISSION CONTROL
(AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE)EC(H4SO)
INTAKE (INDUCTION) IN(H4SO)
MECHANICAL ME(H4SO)
EXHAUST EX(H4SO)
COOLING CO(H4SO)
LUBRICATION LU(H4SO)
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SP(H4SO)
IGNITION IG(H4SO)
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM SC(H4SO)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC) EN(H4SO)

COOLING
CO(H4SO)
Page
1. General Description ....................................................................................2
2. Radiator Fan System ................................................................................13
3. Engine Coolant..........................................................................................19
4. Water Pump ..............................................................................................21
5. Thermostat ................................................................................................26
6. Radiator.....................................................................................................28
7. Radiator Cap .............................................................................................34
8. Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor ............................................................35
9. Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor..............................................................40
10. Reservoir Tank ..........................................................................................41
11. Coolant Filler Tank ....................................................................................42
12. Engine Cooling System Trouble in General ..............................................43

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General Description
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
ModelNon-turbo Turbo
Cooling system Electric fan+Forced engine coolant circulation system
Total engine coolant capacity2(US qt, Imp qt)2.0L with ATF warmer:
Approx. 6.9 (7.29, 6.07)
2.0L AT:
Approx. 6.5 (6.87, 5.72)
2.0L MT:
Approx. 6.6 (6.98, 5.81)
2.5L AT:
Approx. 6.8 (7.19, 5.98)
2.5L MT:
Approx. 6.9 (7.29, 6.07)AT :
Approx. 7.3 (7.71, 6.42)
MT with oil cooler:
Approx. 7.3 (7.71, 6.42)
MT without oil cooler:
Approx. 7.4 (7.82, 6.51)
Water pumpType Centrifugal impeller type
Discharge perfor-
mance IDischarge 202 (5.3 US gal, 4.4 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed — Discharge
pressure760 rpm — 2.9 kPa (0.3 mAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Discharge perfor-
mance IIDischarge 1002 (26.4 US gal, 22.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed — Discharge
pressure3,000 rpm — 49.0 kPa (5.0 mAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Discharge perfor-
mance IIIDischarge 2002 (52.8 US gal, 44.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed — Discharge
pressure6,000 rpm — 225.4 kPa (23.0 mAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Impeller diameter 76 mm (2.99 in)
Number of impeller vanes 8
Pump pulley diameter 60 mm (2.36 in)
Clearance between
impeller and caseStandard 0.5 — 0.7 mm (0.020 — 0.028 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
“Thrust” runout of impeller end 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
ThermostatType Wax pellet type
Starts to open 80 — 84°C (176 — 183°F) 76 — 80°C (169 — 176°F)
Fully opened 95°C (203°F) 91°C (196°F)
Valve lift 9.0 mm (0.354 in) or more
Valve bore 35 mm (1.38 in)
Radiator fanMotorMain fan 70 W2.0L AT (K4
★1) : 70 W
2.0L AT (EC, EK★1) :
120 W
2.0 L MT: 70 W
2.5 L: 120 W
Sub fan 70 W2.0L AT (K4
★1) : 70 W
2.0L AT (EC, EK★1) :
120 W
2.0 L MT: 70 W
2.5 L: 120 W
Fan diameter×Blade320 mm (11.81 in)×5 (main fan)
320 mm (11.81 in)×7 (sub fan)

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General Description
2. RADIATOR AND RADIATOR FAN
 NON-TURBO MODEL
(1) Radiator lower cushion (11) Radiator sub fan (21) Radiator outlet hose
(2) Radiator (12) Radiator sub fan motor (22) Radiator drain plug
(3) Radiator upper cushion (13) Radiator main fan (23) Radiator cap
(4) Radiator upper bracket (14) Radiator main fan motor
(5) Clamp (15) ATF hose clamp (AT model)Tightening torque: N
⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(6) Radiator inlet hose (16) ATF inlet hose A (AT model)T1: 4.4 (0.45, 3.3)
(7) Engine coolant reservoir tank cap (17) ATF outlet hose A (AT model)T2: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(8) Overflow hose (18) ATF pipe (AT model)T3: 18 (1.8, 13.0)
(9) Engine coolant reservoir tank (19) ATF inlet hose B (AT model)T4: 3.4 (0.35, 2.5)
(10) Radiator sub fan shroud (20) ATF outlet hose B (AT model)T5: 4.9 (0.50, 3.6)
CO-00003
(9)
(1)(10)(8)
(2)
T3
T2
T2
T4
T4(14)
(20) (22)(3) (4)
(19)(16)
(18)(7)
(17)
(15) (15)
(15)
(15) (15) (15)(12)
(11)
(13)
T5
T1
T1
(5) (5)
(5)(6)
(21)
A
A
C
T3
B
B
C
(23)

CO(H4SO)-9
COOLING
General Description
(1) Radiator lower cushion (18) ATF pipe (AT model) (31) Oil cooler inlet hose B (MT model
with oil cooler)
(2) Radiator (19) ATF inlet hose B (AT model)
(3) Radiator upper cushion (20) ATF outlet hose B (AT model) (32) Oil cooler outlet hose B (MT
model with oil cooler)
(4) Radiator upper bracket (21) Radiator outlet hose
(5) Clamp (22) Radiator drain plug (33) Spacer (MT model with oil cooler)
(6) Radiator inlet hose (23) Engine coolant filler tank (34) Cushion (MT model with oil
cooler)
(7) Engine coolant reservoir tank cap (24) Engine coolant filler tank cap
(8) Over flow hose (25) Engine overflow hose (35) Setting washer (MT model with oil
cooler)
(9) Engine coolant reservoir tank (26) Radiator under cover (AT model)
(10) Radiator fan shroud (27) Engine air breather hose
(11) Radiator sub fan (28) Oil cooler inlet hose A (MT model
with oil cooler)Tightening torque: N
⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(12) Radiator sub fan motorT1: 4.4 (0.45, 3.3)
(13) Radiator main fan (29) Oil cooler outlet hose A (MT
model with oil cooler)T2: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(14) Radiator main fan motorT3: 18 (1.8, 13.0)
(15) ATF hose clamp (AT model) (30) Oil cooler pipe (MT model with oil
cooler)T4: 3.4 (0.35, 2.5)
(16) ATF inlet hose A (AT model)T5: 4.9 (0.50, 3.6)
(17) ATF outlet hose A (AT model)

CO(H4SO)-14
COOLING
Radiator Fan System
B: INSPECTION
DETECTING CONDITION:
 Engine coolant temperature is above 95°C (203°F).
 Vehicle speed is below 19 km/h (12 MPH).
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Radiator main fan and sub fan does not rotate under the above conditions.
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK OPERATION OF RADIATOR FAN.
1) Connect the test mode connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Using Subaru Select Monitor, check the
compulsory operation of radiator fan relay.
N
OTE:
 With Subaru Select Monitor
When checking the compulsory operation of
radiator fan, the radiator main and sub fan
repeat the rotation in order of following: low
speed rotation → high speed rotation → off.
 Subaru Select Monitor
Refer to Compulsory Valve Operation Check
Mode for detail procedures. EN(H4SO)-45, Compulsory Valve Operation
Check Mode.>Do the radiator main and sub
fan rotate at low speed?Go to step 2.Go to step 3.
2 CHECK OPERATION OF RADIATOR FAN.
1) Connect the test mode connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Using Subaru Select Monitor, check the
compulsory operation of radiator fan relay.
N
OTE:
 With Subaru Select Monitor
When checking the compulsory operation of
radiator fan, the radiator main and sub fan
repeat the rotation in order of following: low
speed rotation → high speed rotation → off.
 Subaru Select Monitor
Refer to Compulsory Valve Operation Check
Mode for detail procedures. EN(H4SO)-45, Compulsory Valve Operation
Check Mode.>Do the radiator main and sub
fan rotate at high speed?Radiator main fan
system is okay.Go to step 32.
3 CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO MAIN FAN RE-
LAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the fan relay 1 from A/C relay
holder.
3) Measure the voltage between main fan
relay terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F27) No. 31 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 4.Go to step 5.
4 CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO MAIN FAN RE-
LAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Measure the voltage between main fan
relay terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F27) No. 34 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 8.Go to step 7.
5 CHECK FUSE.
1) Remove the fuse from A/C relay holder.
2) Check the condition of fuse.Is the fuse blown out? Replace the fuse. Go to step 6.