Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
CAUTION:
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Insert the thickness gauge (A) in as horizontal a direction as possible with respect to the valve stem end face.
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Measure the exhaust valve clearances while lifting-up the vehicle.
Valve clearance:
Intake; 0.20+0.02 mm (0.0079+0.0008 inch)
Exhaust; 0.25+0.02 mm (0.0098+0.0008 inch)
11. If necessary, adjust the valve clearance.
12. Similar to measurement procedures used for #1 cylinder, measure the #2, #3 and #4 cylinder valve clearances.
NOTE:
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Be sure to set the cylinder pistons to their respective top dead centers on compression stroke before measuring valve clearances.
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To set the #3, #2 and #4 cylinder pistons to their top dead centers on compression stroke, turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise 90° at a time
starting with arrow mark on camshaft sprocket (LH) facing up.
13. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
Resonator chamber:
Air cleaner case; 33 Nm (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft. lbs.)
