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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL (H4DO)TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLYINSTALLATIONTIMING CHAIN LH
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Timing Chain LH

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Timing Chain LH
NOTE:
  • Be careful that the foreign matter is not into or onto the assembled component during installation.
  • Apply engine oil to all component parts of the timing chain.
  1. Prepare to attach the chain tensioner LH.
    1. Move the link plate (A) in the direction of arrow to press in the plunger (B).
      Fig 1: Moving Link Plate
      G08316959Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. With a 2.5 mm (0.98 in) dia. stopper pin or a 2.5 mm (0.98 in) (nominal) dia. hex wrench inserted into the stopper pin hole, secure the plunger.
      NOTE: If the stopper pin hole on the link plate and the stopper pin hole on the chain tensioner are not aligned, check that the first notch of plunger rack (A) is engaged with the stopper tooth (B). If not engaged, retract the plunger a little so that the first notch of plunger rack (A) is engaged with the stopper tooth (B).
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