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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (ENGINE MECHANICAL (H4DOTC))ENGINE ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Engine Assembly: Installation

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Install the engine mounting onto the engine.
Tightening torque:

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Upper Side Of Transmission Bolt Holes
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Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 2: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Remove the garage jack.
Install the bolt which secures the transmission harness stay to the CVT.
Tightening torque:

15 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt
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Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.
1. Temporarily tighten the upper bolt which secures the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.
2. Using clip (A), fix the bulkhead harness to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
  
  Fig 4: Locating CVTF Cooler Upper Bolt
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3. Lift up the vehicle.
4. Install the lower bolt which secures CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.
  Tightening torque:
  
  23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 5: Locating CVTF Cooler And Lower Bolt
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5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Tighten the upper bolt which secures the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.
  Tightening torque:
  
  23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 6: Locating CVTF Cooler And Upper Bolt
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Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
1. Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.
  
  ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
  
  Fig 7: Removing ST From Torque Converter Clutch Case
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2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to install the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch case.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 8: Rotating Crank Pulley Bolt
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3. Fit the plug to service hole.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Service Hole Plug
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4. Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bolts
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Lift up the vehicle.
Install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Locating Lower Side Of Transmission Bolt Holes
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Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember.
NOTE: Make sure that locators (A) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.

Tightening torque:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Locating Engine Mounting Crossmember Nuts
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Connect the ground cable to the oil pipe assembly.
Tightening torque:

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Locating Ground Cable Bolt
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Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Connect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
1. Connect the evaporation hose to fuel pipe assembly.
  
  Fig 14: Locating Evaporation Hose Clip And Fuel Pipe Assembly
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2. Connect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube to the fuel pipe assembly, and fix the fuel delivery tube using clip (A).
  CAUTION:
  - Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
  - When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert the pipe all the way in before locking the slider.
  - When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the pipe is fully inserted.
  - Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.