Water Pump: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the water pump onto cylinder block (LH).
NOTE:
- Use a new gasket.
- When installing the water pump, tighten the bolts in two stages in alphabetical sequence as shown in figure.
Tightening torque:

First: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Second: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Tightening Sequence Of Water Pump Bolts
Install the hose to water pump.
Install the tensioner bracket.
Tightening torque: 24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioner Bracket
Install the belt cover No. 2 (LH).
Tightening torque: 5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Belt Cover No. 2 (LH) Bolts
Install the cam sprocket (LH) using ST.
ST 18231AA010 CAM SPROCKET WRENCH

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

Tightening torque: 78 N.m (8.0 kgf-m, 57.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Tightening CAM Sprockets Bolts
Install the belt idler No. 2.
Tightening torque: 39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Belt Idler No. 2
Install an automatic belt tension adjuster with the tension rod held by a pin. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AND BELT IDLER , INSTALLATION, Timing Belt. >
Install the timing belt. < Ref. to TIMING BELT , INSTALLATION, Timing Belt. >
Install the crank pulley. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley. >
Install the V-belts. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
Install the radiator. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator. >