Lubrication: Removal & Installation Subaru Forester SG

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Do the following

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1. Apply fluid packing to the matching surfaces of oil pump. Fluid packing: Parts No. 004403007 THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
2. Replace the O-ring (A) with a new one.
3. Apply a coat of engine oil to the inside of oil seal.
4. Be careful not to scratch the oil seal when installing oil pump on cylinder block.
5. Position the oil pump, aligning the notched area with crankshaft, and push the oil pump straight. CAUTION: Make sure the oil seal lip is not folded.
6. Install the oil pump. Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

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1. Check the seal (A) is securely installed in baffle plate in the direction as shown in the figure.
2. Install the baffle plate. Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
3. Install the oil strainer onto baffle plate. NOTE: Replace the O-ring with a new one. Tightening torque: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
4. Apply fluid packing to the mating surfaces and install oil pan. Fluid packing: Parts No. 004403007 THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
5. Tighten the bolts which install the oil pan onto engine block. Tightening torque: 5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)
6. Lower the engine onto front crossmember.
7. Tighten the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember. Tightening torque: 69 N.m (7.0 kgf-m, 50.9 ft-lb)
8. Install the front and center exhaust pipes. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-200789-S17193731862005102300000) , Front Exhaust Pipe. NOTE: Always use new gaskets.
9. Install the under cover.
10. Lower the vehicle. CAUTION: When lowering the vehicle, lower the lifting device and wire rope together.
11. Remove the lifting device and steel cables.
12. 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)
13. Install the radiator upper brackets.
14. Install the air intake duct and air cleaner case. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-200787-S29216310462005102300000) , Air Intake Duct . >
15. Install the front wheels.
16. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
17. Fill engine oil. Refer to «INSPECTION»(ref-200791-S29149765812005102300000) , Engine Oil.

1. Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.
2. Install the oil filter by turning it by hand, being careful not to damage seal rubber.
3. Tighten more (approx. 2/3 to 3/4 turn) after the seal rubber contacts the oil pump case. Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.