Forester S F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
Valve Clearance: Testing and Inspection
CAUTION: Inspection and adjustment of valve clearance should be performed while engine is cold.
1) Set the vehicle onto the lift.
2) Disconnect battery ground cable.
3) Remove bolts which secure the upper and center side of timing belt cover (RH).
4) Lift-up the vehicle.
5) Remove under cover.
6) Remove bolt which secures the under side of timing belt cover (RH), then remove belt cover.
7) Lower the vehicle.
8) Remove rocker cover.
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When inspecting #1 and #3 cylinders;
1) Disconnect connector from mass air flow sensor.
2) Loosen clamp which connects air intake duct to air intake chamber.
3) Remove the two clips from air cleaner upper cover.
CAUTION: Before installing air cleaner upper cover, align hole(s) with protruding portions of air cleaner lower case, then secure upper
cover.
