Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2007)
Timing Belt: Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION
1. TIMING BELT
1. Check the timing belt teeth for breaks, cracks or wear. If any fault is found, replace the belt.
2. Check the condition of the backside of belt. If cracks are found, replace the belt.
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to let oil, grease or coolant contact the belt. Remove quickly and thoroughly if this happens.
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Do not bend the belt sharply.
Bending diameter. 60 mm (2.36 inch) or more
2. AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION ADJUSTER
1. Visually check the oil seals for leaks, and rod ends for uneven wear and scratches. If necessary, replace the automatic belt tension adjuster
assembly.
NOTE: Slight traces of oil at rod's oil seal does not indicate a problem.
2. Check that the adjuster rod does not move when a pressure of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lb) is applied to it. This is to check the adjuster rod stiffness.
3. If the adjuster rod is not stiff and moves freely when applying 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lb), check it using the following procedures:
1. Slowly press the adjuster rod down to the end surface of cylinder. Repeat this operation two to three times.
2. With the adjuster rod extended all the way up, apply a pressure of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lb) to it to inspect the stiffness of the adjuster rod.
3. If the adjuster rod is not stiff and compresses, replace the automatic belt tension adjuster assembly with a new one.
CAUTION:
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Always use a vertical type pressing tool to move the adjuster rod down.
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Do not use a lateral type vise.
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Push the adjuster rod vertically.
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Press-in the push adjuster rod gradually taking more than three minutes.
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Do not allow press pressure to exceed 9,807 N (1,000 kgf, 2,205 lbs).
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Press the adjuster rod as far as the end surface of the cylinder. Do not press the adjuster rod into cylinder. Doing so may damage the cylinder.
4. Measure the amount of rod protrusion beyond the body. If it is not within specifications, replace with new one.
Amount of rod protrusion: 5.2 - 6.2 mm (0.204 - 0.244 inch)
3. BELT TENSION PULLEY
