Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
1. Tip clearance
Install inner rotor and outer rotor to oil pump.
With rotor gears facing each other, measure crest-to-crest clearance.
Tip clearance: 0.02 - 0.15 mm (0.0008 - 0.0059 inch)
2. Side clearance Set a depth gauge to oil pump housing, then measure oil pump housing-to-rotor clearances.
Side clearance: 0.02 - 0.04 mm (0.0008 - 0.0016 inch)
3. If depth and/or side clearances are outside specifications, replace rotor assembly.
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Measure the total end play and adjust to within specifications.
ADJUSTMENT
1. Using ST, measure the distance from the transmission case mating surface to the recessed portion of the high clutch drum "L".
ST 398643600 GAUGE