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Water Pump: Installation

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  1. Install water pump onto left-hand cylinder block.
    NOTE:
    • Replace gasket with a new one.
    • When installing water pump, tighten bolts in two stages in alphabetical sequence as shown in figure.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. First:  12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)
    2. Second:  12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Installing Water Pump Onto Left-Hand Cylinder Block
    G02874343Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install tensioner bracket.
    1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
    Fig 2: Installing Tensioner Bracket
    G02874344Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install left-hand belt cover No. 2.
    1. Tightening torque:  5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)
    Fig 3: Installing Left-Hand Belt Cover
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  4. Install left-hand camshaft sprockets by using ST.
    1. ST 18231AA010 CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH
    1. Tightening torque:  78 N.m (8.0 kgf-m, 57.9 ft-lb)
    Fig 4: Installing Left-Hand Camshaft Sprockets
    G02874346Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install belt idler No. 2.
    1. Tightening torque:  39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
    Fig 5: Installing Belt Idler
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  6. Install automatic belt tension adjuster which tension rod is held with pin. < Ref. to BELT IDLER AND AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AND BELT IDLER , INSTALLATION, Timing Belt Assembly.>
  7. Install timing belt. < Ref. to TIMING BELT , INSTALLATION, Timing Belt Assembly.>
  8. Install V-belts. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt.>
  9. Install radiator main fan and sub fan motor assemblies. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor . > and < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor.>
  10. Install reservoir tank.
    Fig 6: Installing Reservoir Tank
    G02874348Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect overflow hose.
    Fig 7: Connecting Overflow Hose
    G02874349Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install air intake duct.
    Fig 8: Installing Air Intake Duct
    G02874350Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Lift-up the vehicle.
  14. Connect radiator outlet hose and heater bypass hose to water pump.
    Fig 9: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose & Heater Bypass Hose To Water Pump
    G02874351Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect connectors to radiator main fan (A) and sub fan (B) motors.
    Fig 10: Connecting Connectors To Radiator Main Fan & Sub Fan Motors
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  16. Install undercover.
    Fig 11: Installing Undercover
    G02874353Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Connect battery ground cable.
    Fig 12: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
    G02874354Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Fill coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>