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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2000FORESTER L, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALLUBRICATION SYSTEMENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.5L SOHC 4-CYLINDERENGINE OILINGOIL PUMPREASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
2000 Subaru Forester L, Automatic
Reassembly & Installation
2000 Subaru Forester L, AutomaticSECTION Reassembly & Installation
Install front oil seal using Oil Seal Installer (499587100). Install inner and outer rotors, oil relief valve, relief spring and oil pump cover. See Figure. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Replace "O" ring.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.