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Water Pump: Installation

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

    Tightening torque: 

    1. First: 
      1. 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb) 
    2. Second: 
      1. 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb) 
    Fig 1: Installing Water Pump
    G02944693Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the heater by-pass hose to water pump.
  3. Install the belt cover No. 2 (LH).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb) 
    Fig 2: Installing Belt Cover No. 2 (LH)
    G02944694Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the tensioner bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 
    Fig 3: Installing Tension Bracket
    G02944695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the camshaft sprockets (LH) by using ST.

    ST 18231AA010 CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH

    NOTE: Also the CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH (499207100) can be used.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 78 N.m (8.0 kgf-m, 57.9 ft-lb) 
    Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Sprockets
    G02944696Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the belt idler No. 2.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb) 
    Fig 5: Installing Belt Idler No. 2
    G02944697Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the automatic belt tension adjuster which tension rod is holded with pin. Refer to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt Assembly.
  8. Install the timing belt. Refer to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt Assembly.
  9. Install the V-belts. Refer to INSTALLATION , V-belt.
  10. Install the radiator. Refer to INSTALLATION , Radiator.