Forester S F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
10) Measure #1 cylinder intake valve and #3 cylinder exhaust valve clearances by using thickness gauge.
CAUTION:
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Insert the thickness gauge in as horizontal a direction as possible with respect to the shim.
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Measure 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) Further turn crankshaft pulley clockwise.
Using the same procedures as in step 10), measure valve clearances.
1) Set arrow mark on camshaft sprocket to position shown in figure, and measure #2 cylinder exhaust valve and #3 cylinder intake valve
clearances.
2) Set arrow mark on camshaft sprocket to position shown in figure, and measure #2 cylinder intake valve and #4 cylinder exhaust valve
clearances.
3) Set arrow mark on camshaft sprocket to position shown in figure, and measure #1 cylinder exhaust valve and #4 cylinder intake valve
clearances.
13) After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
