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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALACCESSORY DRIVE BELTSENGINE MECHANICAL (H4DO)CYLINDER BLOCKREMOVAL
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Cylinder Block: Removal

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Removal
  1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly. >
  2. Remove the intake manifold. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold. >
  3. Remove the tumble generator valve assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Tumble Generator Valve Assembly. >
  4. Remove the chain cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Chain Cover. >
  5. Remove the rocker cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rocker Cover. >
  6. Remove the cam carrier. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cam Carrier. >
  7. Remove the cylinder head. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cylinder Head. >
  8. Remove the crank sprocket. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Crank Sprocket. >
  9. Remove the engine rear hanger from cylinder block RH.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Rear Hanger Bolts
    G08317136Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the bolts securing the water pipe assembly and PCV connector to the cylinder block, and remove the water pipe assembly and PCV connector as a set from cylinder block.
    Fig 2: Locating Water Pipe Assembly Securing Bolts
    G08317137Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block and PCV connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Cylinder Block And PCV Connector O-ring
    G08317138Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the knock sensor from cylinder block LH.
    Fig 4: Locating Knock Sensor Bolt
    G08317139Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the PCV hose from the PCV valve.
    Fig 5: Locating PCV Hose Bolt
    G08317140Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the PCV valve from the cylinder block RH.
    Fig 6: Locating PCV Valve Bolt
    G08317141Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the crankshaft position sensor plate with drive plate. (CVT model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Drive Plate. >
  16. Remove the clutch disc and cover. (MT model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Clutch Disc and Cover. >
  17. Remove the crankshaft position sensor plate with flywheel. (MT model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Flywheel. >
  18. Remove the bolts securing the crankshaft position sensor holder from the cylinder block LH, and remove the crankshaft position sensor with crankshaft position sensor holder.
    Fig 7: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Holder Bolts
    G09476207Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Set the cylinder block so that the oil pan is on the upper side, remove the ST1, ST2, ST3 and ST4 from cylinder block and oil pan upper.

    ST1 498457000 ENGINE STAND ADAPTER RH

    ST2 498457100 ENGINE STAND ADAPTER LH

    ST3 18362AA020 ADAPTER

    ST4 499817100 ENGINE STAND

    Fig 8: Removing Engine Stand Adapter From Cylinder Block
    G09476208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the thermostat cover from oil pan upper, and then remove the thermostat.
    Fig 9: Locating Thermostat Cover Bolts
    G08317144Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the oil pan upper with oil pan from cylinder block.
    Fig 10: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
    G08317145Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block.
    Fig 11: Locating Cylinder Block O-Ring
    G08317146Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Install the mounting bolts for the A/C compressor and the generator bracket at the locations shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • This procedure is required to prevent the knock pin damage when the cylinder block is raised in the next step.
    • Use the same length bolt for the four bolts.
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