2004 SUBARU FORESTER engine

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General Description
2. GENERAL TOOL
E: PROCEDURE
It is possible to conduct the following service proce-
dures with engine on the vehicle, however, the pro-
cedures described in this section are based on the
condition that the engine is removed from the vehi-
cle.
V-belt
 Timing Belt
 Camshaft
 Cylinder Head
498277200 STOPPER SET Used for installing automatic transmission
assembly to engine.
24082AA230
(Newly adopted tool)CARTRIDGE Troubleshooting for electrical systems.
22771AA030 SUBARU SELECT
MONITOR KITTroubleshooting for electrical systems.
 English: 22771AA030 (Without printer)
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 Spanish: 22771AA090 (Without printer)
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Compression gauge Used for measuring compression.ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
ST-498277200
ST24082AA230
ST22771AA030

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Compression
2. Compression
A: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be
careful not to burn yourself during measure-
ment.
1) After warming-up the engine, turn the ignition
switch to OFF.
2) Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
3) Release the fuel pressure. FU(H4DOTC)-54, RELEASING OF FUEL PRES-
SURE, OPERATION, Fuel.>
4) Remove all the spark plugs. IG(H4DOTC)-5, REMOVAL, Spark Plug.>
5) Fully open the throttle valve.
6) Check the starter motor for satisfactory perfor-
mance and operation.
7) Hold the compression gauge tight against spark
plug hole.
NOTE:
When using a screw-in type compression gauge,
the screw (put into cylinder head spark plug hole)
should be less than 18 mm (0.71 in) long.
8) Crank the engine by means of starter motor, and
then read the maximum value on the gauge when
the pointer is steady.9) Perform at least two measurements per cylinder,
and make sure that the values are correct.
Compression (350 rpm and fully open throttle):
Standard
981 — 1,177 kPa (10 — 12 kgf/cm
2, 142 —
171 psi)
Limit
882 kPa (9.0 kgf/cm
2, 128 psi)
Difference between cylinders
Less than 49 kPa (0.5 kgf/cm
2, 7 psi)
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Idle Speed
3. Idle Speed
A: INSPECTION
1. USING SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1) Before checking the idle speed, check the fol-
lowing:
(1) Ensure the air cleaner element is free from
clogging, ignition timing is correct, spark plugs
are in good condition, and that the hoses are
connected properly.
(2) Ensure the malfunction indicator light does
not illuminate.
2) Warm-up the engine.
3) Stop the engine, and then turn the ignition switch
to OFF.
4) Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Monitor.
5) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector.
6) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and Subaru Se-
lect Monitor switch to ON.
7) Select the {2. Each System Check} in Main
Menu.
8) Select the {Engine Control System} in Selection
Menu.
9) Select the {1. Current Data Display & Save} in
Engine Control System Diagnosis.
10) Select the {1.12 Data Display} in Data Display
Menu.
11) Start the engine, and then read the engine idle
speed.
12) Check the idle speed when unloaded. (With
headlights, heater fan, rear defroster, radiator fan,
air conditioning, etc. OFF)
Idle speed [No load and gears in neutral]:
700
±100 rpm
13) Check the idle speed when loaded. (Turn the
air conditioning switch to “ON” and operate the
compressor for at least 1 minute before measure-
ment.)
Idle speed [A/C “ON”, no load and gears in neu-
tral]:
A/C Refrigerant pressure (LOW)
MT: 725
±100 rpm
AT: 750
±100 rpm
A/C Refrigerant pressure (HIGH)
MT: 800
±100 rpm
AT: 825
±100 rpm
NOTE:
As idle speed is controlled by the automatic adjust-
ment type, it can not be adjusted manually. If the
idle speed is out of specifications, refer to General
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Ignition Timing
4. Ignition Timing
A: INSPECTION
1. USING SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
1) Before checking the ignition timing speed, check
the following:
(1) Ensure the air cleaner element is free from
clogging, spark plugs are in good condition, and
that hoses are connected properly.
(2) Ensure the malfunction indicator light does
not illuminate.
2) Warm-up the engine.
3) Stop the engine, and then turn the ignition switch
to OFF.
4) Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Monitor.
5) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector.
6) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and Subaru Se-
lect Monitor switch to ON.
7) Select the {2. Each System Check} in Main
Menu.
8) Select the {Engine Control System} in Selection
Menu.
9) Select the {1. Current Data Display & Save} in
Engine Control System Diagnosis.
10) Select the {1.12 Data Display} in Data Display
Menu.
11) Start the engine and check the ignition timing at
idle speed.
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
2.0 L model
12
°±10°/700
2.5 L model
17
°±10°/700
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control
system. Refer to Engine Control System. EN(H4DOTC)-2, Basic Diagnostics Procedure.>

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Intake Manifold Vacuum
5. Intake Manifold Vacuum
A: INSPECTION
1) Warm-up the engine.
2) Disconnect the brake vacuum hose, and then in-
stall the vacuum gauge to hose fitting on manifold.
3) Keep the engine at the idle speed, and then read
the vacuum gauge indication.
By observing the gauge needle movement, the in-
ternal condition of engine can be diagnosed as de-
scribed below.
Vacuum pressure (at idling, A/C “OFF”):
Less than
−60.0 kPa (−450 mmHg, −17.72 inHg)
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Diagnosis of engine condition by measurement of manifold vacuum
Vacuum gauge indication Possible engine condition
1. Needle is steady but lower than normal position. This ten-
dency becomes more evident as engine temperature rises.Leakage around intake manifold gasket or disconnection or
damaged vacuum hose
2. When engine speed is reduced slowly from higher speed,
needle stops temporarily when it is lowering or becomes steady
above normal position.Back pressure too high, or exhaust system clogged
3. Needle intermittently drops to position lower than normal
position.Leakage around cylinder
4. Needle drops suddenly and intermittently from normal posi-
tion.Sticky valves
5. When engine speed is gradually increased, needle begins to
vibrate rapidly at certain speed, and then vibration increases as
engine speed increases.Weak or broken valve springs
6. Needle vibrates above and below normal position in narrow
range.Defective ignition system or throttle chamber idle adjustment

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Engine Oil Pressure
6. Engine Oil Pressure
A: INSPECTION
1) Remove the oil pressure switch from engine cyl-
inder block. Pressure Switch.>
2) Connect the oil pressure gauge hose to cylinder
block.
3) Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
4) Start the engine, and then measure the oil pres-
sure.
Oil pressure:
98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2, 14 psi) or more at 800 rpm
294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm2, 43 psi) or more at 5,000
rpm
 If the oil pressure is out of specification, check oil
pump, oil filter and lubrication line. LU(H4SO)-24, INSPECTION, Engine Lubrication
System Trouble in General.>
 If the oil pressure warning light is turned ON and
oil pressure is in specification, replace the oil pres-
sure switch. Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General.>
NOTE:
The specified data is based on an engine oil tem-
perature of 80°C (176°F).
5) After measuring the oil pressure, install the oil
pressure switch. LATION, Oil Pressure Switch.>
Tightening torque:
25 N
⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
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Fuel Pressure
7. Fuel Pressure
A: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Before removing the fuel pressure gauge, re-
lease the fuel pressure.
NOTE:
If out of specification, check or replace the pressure
regulator and pressure regulator vacuum hose.
1) Release the fuel pressure. FU(H4DOTC)-54, RELEASING OF FUEL PRES-
SURE, OPERATION, Fuel.>
2) Open the fuel filler flap lid, and then remove the
fuel filler cap.
3) Disconnect the fuel delivery hoses from fuel fil-
ter, and then connect the fuel pressure gauge.
4) Connect the connector of fuel pump relay.
5) Start the engine.6) Measure the fuel pressure while disconnecting
the pressure regulator vacuum hose from intake
manifold.
Fuel pressure:
Standard; 284 — 314 kPa (2.9 — 3.2 kgf/cm2,
41 — 46 psi)
7) After connecting the pressure regulator vacuum
hose, measure the fuel pressure.
Fuel pressure:
Standard; 230 — 260 kPa (2.35 — 2.65 kgf/
cm
2, 33 — 38 psi)
NOTE:
The fuel pressure gauge registers 10 to 20 kPa (0.1
to 0.2 kgf/cm
2, 1 to 3 psi) higher than standard val-
ues during high-altitude operations.
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Valve Clearance
8. Valve Clearance
A: INSPECTION
Inspection and adjustment of the valve clearance
should be performed while engine is cold.
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the air intake duct. IN(H4DOTC)-8, REMOVAL, Air Intake Duct.>
4) Remove the bolts which secure the timing belt
cover (RH).
5) Lift-up the vehicle.
6) Remove the under cover.
7) Loosen the remaining bolts which secure the
timing belt cover (RH), and then remove the timing
belt cover.
8) Lower the vehicle.
9) When inspecting the #1 and #3 cylinders:
(1) Pull out the engine harness connector with
bracket from air cleaner upper cover.
(2) Remove the air cleaner case. IN(H4DOTC)-7, REMOVAL, Air Cleaner.>
(3) Disconnect the ignition coil connector.
(4) Remove the ignition coil.
(5) Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
(6) Disconnect the PCV hose from rocker cover
(RH).
(7) Remove the bolts, and then remove the
rocker cover (RH).10) When inspecting the #2 and #4 cylinders:
(1) Disconnect the battery cable, and then re-
move the battery and battery carrier.
(2) Remove the bolt which secures the engine
harness bracket onto body.
(3) Disconnect the washer motor connectors.
(4) Remove the washer tank mounting bolts.
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