2009 SUBARU TRIBECA Service Workshop Manual

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SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual ME(H6DO)-71
Cylinder Block
MECHANICAL
E: INSPECTION
1. CYLINDER BLOCK
1) Visually check for cracks and damage. Especial-
ly,  inspect  the  important  parts  using  liquid  pene-
trant tester.
2) Chec

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Cylinder Block
MECHANICAL
4) How to measure the outer diameter of each pis-
ton:
Measure  the  outer  diameter  of  each  piston  at  the
height as shown in the figure. (Thrust direction)

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Cylinder Block
MECHANICAL
4) Check  the  snap  ring  installation  groove  (A)  on
the piston for burr. If necessary, remove burr from
the groove so that the piston pin can lightly move.
5

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Cylinder Block
MECHANICAL
5. CONNECTING ROD
1) Replace the connecting rod, if the large or small
end thrust surface is damaged.
2) Check  for  bend  or  twist  using  a  connecting  rod
al

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Cylinder Block
MECHANICAL
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

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

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Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve
MECHANICAL
22.Oil Flow Control Solenoid 
Valve
A: REMOVAL
Oil  flow  control  solenoid  valve  is  a  unit  with  cam-
shaft cap.
Refer to "Camshaft" for re

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Oil Switching Solenoid Valve
MECHANICAL
23.Oil Switching Solenoid Valve
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the air intake chamber.
<Ref. to IN(H6DO)-6, REMOV