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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL (H4DO)CAM CLEARANCEINSPECTIONWHEN TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY IS REMOVED
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans
When Timing Chain Assembly Is Removed
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION When Timing Chain Assembly Is Removed
NOTE:
Inspection of cam clearance should be performed while engine is cold.
- When inspecting #1 and #3 cylinders
- Remove the rocker cover RH. < Ref. to
ROCKER COVER RH , REMOVAL, Rocker Cover. >NOTE: When working on the vehicle, place a suitable container under the vehicle.
- Check the #1 and #3 cylinder cam clearance.CAUTION: Intake and exhaust camshafts can be independently rotated with the timing chain removed. When the intake valve and exhaust valve lift at the same time, the valve heads contact each other and valve stem may bend. Do not turn it to the outside of range of zero lift (cam base circle position) (in range where it can be turned lightly by hand).
- Remove the rocker cover RH. < Ref. to
ROCKER COVER RH , REMOVAL, Rocker Cover. >
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.