SOURCE: engine timing for a 1998 subaru forester with a 2.5
Since ignition timing is taken care of by the ECU, I guess you are asking about cam timing.
There are several marks to be aligned and if you get them wrong, you may trash your engine so I am only going to suggest you buy a Haynes service manual that has numerous good pix that show you exactly how to avoid killing your engine.
And, unless you have a good-size vice well-mounted, compressing the belt tensioner again is going to give you fits.
The Haynes number you need is 89100 but it is listed only as a manual for the Legacy which uses the same engine but there may be less info that is usable on your '98 forester for which Haynes does not make a specific manual.
The later book that I have, 89101, covers all models from 2000 to 2006.
SOURCE: Subaru Forester starts fine. Problem is when trying to shift out
check shift interlock switch and solenoid
SOURCE: 93 Subaru Legacy Automatic transmission wont go into reverse
need to get trans looked at no simple fix without looking to diagnose problem,dont drive it till its seen to as it could be serious
SOURCE: 2003 subaru forester stalls at idle (automatic)
This is a typical form of either dirty injectors which you can clean with a high octane gas at least 2 tanks or you can get an injector cleaner which can put in when you have a low fuel about a quarter left.
SOURCE: 2000 subaru forester ignition coil wiring
Are there any other possible problems, or you are just not receiving spark at all now?
The coilpack could be dead and just need replaced. If you have a voltmeter or a test light, check the wiring on both sides of the coilpack harness to make sure it is receiving power.
I don't believe Subaru used ignitors past '99, but if they did, your should be located on the firewall behind the throttle body. Make sure it's plugged in and receiving power.
Coil packs do go bad from time to time. I had to replace mine in my
'98 Impreza a while back.
Goodluck!
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