Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
6) Remove the bolts, then remove the rocker cover LH.
12) Turn the crank pulley clockwise until the round mark and arrow mark on the camshaft sprocket are set to position shown in the figure.
NOTE: Turn the crank pulley using a socket wrench.
13) Measure the #1 cylinder intake valve and #3 cylinder exhaust valve clearance by using thickness gauge (A).
NOTE:
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Insert a thickness gauge in a direction as horizontal as possible with respect to the valve lifter.
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Lift up the vehicle and measure the exhaust valve clearances.
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If the measured value is not within specification, take notes of the value in order to adjust the valve clearance later on.
Valve clearance (inspection value):
Intake: 0.20+0.04 -0.06 MM (0.0079+0.0016 -a 0024 in)
Exhaust: 0.35 ± 0.05 mm (0.0138±0.0020 in)
14) If necessary, adjust the valve clearance.
15) Further turn the crank pulley clockwise and then measure the valve clearances again.
1) Set the round mark and arrow mark on cam sprocket to the position shown in the figure, and measure the #2 cylinder exhaust valve and #3
cylinder intake valve clearances.
