Outback F4-2.5L SOHC (2005)
Valve Clearance: Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION
NOTE: Inspection and adjustment of valve clearance should be performed while engine is cold.
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Lift-up the vehicle.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
6. Remove the timing belt cover (LH).
7. When inspecting #1 and #3 cylinders:
1
Disconnect the spark plug cords from spark plugs RH side.
2
Disconnect the PCV hose from rocker cover (RH).
3
Remove the bolts, then remove the rocker cover (RH).
8. When inspecting #2 and #4 cylinders:
1
Disconnect the spark plug cords from spark plugs (LH Side).
2
Disconnect the PCV hose from rocker cover (LH).
3
Remove the bolts, then remove the rocker cover (LH).
9. Set #1 cylinder piston to top dead center of compression stroke by rotating the crank pulley clockwise using the socket wrench.
NOTE: When the arrow mark (A) on cam sprocket (LH) comes exactly to the top, #1 cylinder piston is brought to the top dead center of
compression stroke.