Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
11) Finally check clearance between pipes and/or hoses, as shown above.
Pipe-to-crossmember clearance: 10 mm (0.39 inch) or more.
If cruise control actuator-to-power steering hose clearance is less than 10 mm (0.39 inch), move the portion (A) secured by clamp to other portion,
or bend portion (B) to adjust.
INSPECTION
Check all disassembled parts for wear, damage or other abnormalities Repair or replace faulty parts as required.
CAUTION: Although the surface layer materials of rubber hoses have excellent weathering resistance, heat resistance and resistance for low
temperature brittleness, they are likely to be damaged chemically by brake fluid, battery electrolyte, engine oil and automatic transmission fluid and
their service lives are to be very shortened. It is very important to keep the hoses free from before mentioned fluids and to wipe out immediately when
the hoses are adhered with the fluids.
Since the resistances for heat or low temperature brittleness are gradually declining according to time accumulation of hot or cold conditions for the
hoses and their service lives are shortening accordingly, it is necessary to perform the careful inspection frequently when the vehicle is used in hot
weather areas, cold weather area and a driving condition in which many steering operations are required in short time.
Particularly, continuous work of relief valve over 5 seconds causes to reduce service lives of the hoses, the oil pump, the fluid, etc. due to over heat.
NOTE: It is likely that although one judges fluid leakage, there is actually no leakage. This is because the fluid spilt during the last maintenance was
not completely wiped off. Be sure to wipe off spilt fluid thoroughly after maintenance.
