Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
14. Remove the oil pump housing and adjusting thrust washer.
15. Remove the oil seal retainer. Also remove the O-ring and oil seal (air breather).
16. Remove O-rings from oil pump housing.
17. Remove the drive pinion assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the drive pinion assembly to the oil pump housing.
NOTE:
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Be careful not to bend the shims.
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Be careful not to force the pinion against the housing bore.
2. Tighten four bolts to secure the roller bearing.
Tightening torque: 40 Nm {4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft. lbs.)
