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Engine Mechanical (H4DOTC): Specifications Subaru Forester SH

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SPECIFICATION

EngineModel2.5 L
Cylinder arrangementHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Valve system mechanismBelt driven, double overhead camshaft, 4-valve/cylinder
Bore x StrokeMm (in)99.5 x 79.0 (3.92 x 3.11)
Piston displacementCm 3 (cu in)2,457 (149.94)
Compression ratio8.4
Compression pressure (at 200 - 300 RPM)KPa (kg/cm 2 , psi)981 - 1,177 (10 - 12, 142 - 171)
Number of piston ringsPressure ring: 2, Oil ring: 1
Intake valve timingOpenMax. retardATDC 5°
Min. advanceBTDC 35°
CloseMax. retardABDC 65°
Min. advanceABDC 25°
Exhaust valve timingOpenBBDC 55°
CloseATDC 5°
Valve clearanceMm (in)Inspection valueIntake0.20 +004 -0.06 (0.0079 +0.0016 -0.0024 )
Exhaust0.35 ± 0.05 (0.0138 ± 0.0020)
Adjustment valueIntake0.20 +0.01 -0.03 (0.0079 +0.0004 -0.0012 )
Exhaust0.35 ± 0.02 (0.0138 ± 0.0008)
Idle speed ["P" or "N" range]RPMNo load700 ± 100
A/CON825 ± 100
Ignition order1 --> 3 --> 2 --> 4
Ignition timingBTDC/RPM17° ± 10°/700

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Note. OS: Oversize US: Undersize

Belt tension adjusterProtrusion of adjuster rodMm (in)5.2 - 6.2 (0.205 - 0.244)
CamshaftBending limitMm (in)0.020 (0.0079) or less
Thrust clearanceMm (in)Standard0.068 - 0.116 (0.0027 - 0.0047)
Cam lobe heightMm (in)IntakeStandard46.55 - 46.65 (1.833 - 1.837)
ExhaustStandard46.75 - 46.85 (1.841 - 1.844)
Journal O.D.Mm (in)StandardFront37.946 - 37.963 (1.4939 - 1.4946)
Center rear29.946 - 29.963 (1.1790 - 1.1796)
Journal clearanceMm (in)Standard0.037 - 0.072 (0.0015 - 0.0028)
Cylinder headSurface warpage limitMm (in)0.035 (0.0014)
Grinding limitMm (in)0.3 (0.012)
Standard heightMm (in)127.5 (5.02)
Valve seatSeating angle90°
Contacting widthMm (in)IntakeStandard0.6 - 1.4 (0.024 - 0.055)
ExhaustStandard1.2 - 1.8 (0.047 - 0.071)
Valve guideInside diameterMm (in)6.000 - 6.012 (0.2362 - 0.2367)
Protrusion above headMm (in)15.8 - 16.2 (0.622 - 0.638)
ValveHead edge thicknessMm (in)IntakeStandard1.0 - 1.4 (0.039 - 0.055)
ExhaustStandard1.3 - 1.7 (0.051 - 0.067)
Stem outer diameterMm (in)Intake5.955 - 5.970 (0.2344 - 0.2350)
Exhaust5.945 - 5.960 (0.2341 - 0.2346)
Valve stem gapMm (in)StandardIntake0.030 - 0.057 (0.0012 - 0.0022)
Exhaust0.040 - 0.067 (0.0016 - 0.0026)
Overall lengthMm (in)Intake104.4 (4.110)
Exhaust104.65 (4.1201)
Valve springFree lengthMm (in)47.32 (1.863)
Squareness2.5°, 2.1 mm (0.083 in) or less
Tension/spring heightN (kgf, lb)/mm (in)Set205 - 235 (20.9 - 24.0, 46.1 - 52.8)/36.0 (1.417)
Lift426 - 490 (43.4 - 50.0, 95.8 - 110)/26.5 (1.043)
Valve lifterOuter diameterMm (in)Standard34.959 - 34.975 (1.3763 - 1.3770)
Inner diameter (cylinder head)Mm (in)Standard34.994 - 35.016 (1.3777 - 1.3786)
Valve lifter clearanceMm (in)Standard0.019 - 0.057 (0.0007 - 0.0022)
Cylinder blockSurface warpage limit (Mating surface with cylinder head)Mm (in)0.025 (0.0098)
Grinding limitMm (in)0.1 (0.004)
Standard heightMm (in)201.0 (7.91)
Cylinder inner diameterMm (in)StandardA99.505 - 99.515 (3.9175 - 3.9179)
B99.495 - 99.505 (3.9171 - 3.9175)
TaperMm (in)Standard0.015 (0.0006)
Out-of-roundnessMm (in)Standard0.010 (0.0004)
Piston clearanceMm (in)Standard0.010 - 0.010 (-0.00039 - 0.00039)
Cylinder inner diameter boring limit (diameter)Mm (in)To 100.005 (3.9372)
PistonOuter diameterMm (in)StandardA99.505 - 99.515 (3.9175 - 3.9179)
B99.495 - 99.505 (3.9171 - 3.9175)
0.25 (0.0098) OS99.745 - 99.765 (3.9270 - 3.9278)
0.50 (0.0197) OS99.995 - 100.015 (3.9368 - 3.9376)
Piston pinStandard clearance between piston and piston pinMm (in)Standard0.004 - 0.008 (0.0002 - 0.0003)
Degree of fitPiston pin must be fitted into position with thumb at 20°C (68°F).
Piston ringRing closed gapMm (in)Top ringStandard0.20 - 0.25 (0.0079 - 0.0098)
Second ringStandard0.37 - 0.52 (0.015 - 0.0203)
Oil ringStandard0.20 - 0.50 (0.0079 - 0.0197)
Ring groove gapMm (in)Top ringStandard0.040 - 0.080 (0.0016 - 0.0031)
Second ringStandard0.030 - 0.070 (0.0012 - 0.0028)
Connecting rodBend or twist per 100 mm (3.94 in) in lengthMm (in)Limit0.1 (0.0039)
Thrust clearanceMm (in)Standard0.070 - 0.330 (0.0028 - 0.0130)
Bearing of large endOil clearanceMm (in)Standard0.017 - 0.045 (0.0007 - 0.0018)
Bearing size (Thickness at center)Mm (in)Standard1.490 - 1.502 (0.0587 - 0.0591)
0.03 (0.0012) US1.504 - 1.512 (0.0592 - 0.0595)
0.05 (0.0020) US1.514 - 1.522 (0.0596 - 0.0599)
0.25 (0.0098) US1.614 - 1.622 (0.0635 - 0.0639)
Bushing of small endClearance between piston pin and bushingMm (in)Standard0 - 0.022 (0 - 0.0009)
CrankshaftBending limitMm (in)0.035 (0.0014)
Crank pinOut-of-roundnessMm (in)0.003 (0.0001)
CylindricalityMm (in)0.004 (0.0002)
Grinding limit (dia.)Mm (in)To 51.750 (2.0374)
Crank journalOut-of-roundnessMm (in)0.005 (0.0002)
CylindricalityMm (in)0.006 (0.0002)
Grinding limit (dia.)Mm (in)To 59.758 (2.3527)
Crank pin outer diameterMm (in)Standard51.984 - 52.000 (2.0466 - 2.0472)
0.03 (0.0012) US51.954 - 51.970 (2.0454 - 2.0461)
0.05 (0.0020) US51.934 - 51.950 (2.0447 - 2.0453)
0.25 (0.0098) US51.734 - 51.750 (2.0368 - 2.0374)
Crank journal outer diameterMm (in)Standard59.992 - 60.008 (2.3619 - 2.3625)
0.03 (0.0012) US59.962 - 59.978 (2.3607 - 2.3613)
0.05 (0.0020) US59.942 - 59.958 (2.3599 - 2.3605)
0.25 (0.0098) US59.742 - 59.758 (2.3520 - 2.3527)
Thrust clearanceMm (in)Standard0.030 - 0.115 (0.0012 - 0.0045)
Oil clearanceMm (in)0.010 - 0.030 (0.0004 - 0.0012)
Main bearingBearing size (Thickness at center) mm (in)#1, #3Standard1.998 - 2.011 (0.0787 - 0.0792)
0.03 (0.0012) US2.017 - 2.020 (0.0794 - 0.0795)
0.05 (0.0020) US2.027 - 2.030 (0.0798 - 0.0799)
0.25 (0.0098) US2.127 - 2.130 (0.0837 - 0.0839)
#2, #4, #5Standard2.000 - 2.013 (0.0787 - 0.0793)
0.03 (0.0012) US2.019 - 2.022 (0.0795 - 0.0796)
0.05 (0.0020) US2.029 - 2.032 (0.0799 - 0.0800)
0.25 (0.0098) US2.129 - 2.132 (0.0838 - 0.0839)

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Scheme 292

Scheme 292: TIMING BELT

Scheme 293

Scheme 293: CYLINDER HEAD AND CAMSHAFT

Scheme 294

Scheme 294: CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE ASSEMBLY

Scheme 295

Scheme 295: CYLINDER BLOCK

Scheme 296

Scheme 296: CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON

Scheme 297

Scheme 297: ENGINE MOUNTING

Refer to "Cylinder Head" for removal and installation procedures of the intake and exhaust valves. Refer to REMOVAL, Cylinder Head. Refer to INSTALLATION, Cylinder Head.

Refer to "Cylinder Block" for removal and installation procedures of pistons. Refer to REMOVAL, Cylinder Block. Refer to INSTALLATION, Cylinder Block.

Refer to "Cylinder Block" for removal and installation procedures of connecting rod. Refer to REMOVAL, Cylinder Block. Refer to INSTALLATION, Cylinder Block.

Refer to "Cylinder Block" for removal and installation procedures of the crankshaft. Refer to REMOVAL, Cylinder Block. Refer to INSTALLATION, Cylinder Block.