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Timing Belt

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  1. Preparation for installation of automatic belt tension adjuster assembly. Refer to AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AND BELT IDLER , INSTALLATION, Timing Belt Assembly.
  2. Installation of timing belt
    1. Turn camshaft sprocket No. 2 using ST1, and turn camshaft sprocket No. 1 using ST2 so that their alignment marks (A) come to top positions.

      ST1 18231AA010 CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH

      NOTE: CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH (499207100) is also can be used.
      Fig 1: Installing Timing Belt
      G00900843Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. While aligning alignment mark (B) on timing belt with marks on sprockets (A), position timing belt properly.
    NOTE: Ensure belt's rotating direction is correct.
    Fig 2: Aligning Timing Belt Alignment Mark With Sprockets Alignment Mark
    G00900844Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install belt idler No. 2.
    1. Tightening torque:  39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
  4. Install belt idler (No. 2).
    1. Tightening torque:  39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
    Fig 3: Installing Belt Idler (No. 2)
    G00900845Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. After ensuring that the marks on timing belt and camshaft sprockets are aligned, remove stopper pin from belt tensioner adjuster.
    Fig 4: Removing Stopper Pin From Belt Tensioner Adjuster
    G00900846Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install timing belt guide. (MT vehicles only)
    1. Temporarily tighten bolts.
      Fig 5: Installing Timing Belt Guide (MT Vehicles Only)
      G00900847Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Check and adjust clearance between timing belt and timing belt guide by using thickness gauge.
      1. Clearance:  1.0+/-0.5 mm (0.039+/-0.020 in)
      Fig 6: Checking & Adjusting Clearance Between Timing Belt & Guide
      G00900848Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Tighten bolts.
    1. Tightening torque:  10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
    Fig 7: Adjusting Clearance Between Timing Belt & Timing Belt Guide
    G00900849Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install belt cover. Refer to INSTALLATION , BELT COVER.
  8. Install crankshaft pulley. Refer to INSTALLATION , CRANKSHAFT PULLEY.
  9. Install V-belt. Refer to INSTALLATION , V-BELT.
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