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Chain Cover: Installation

  1. Install the O-rings to cylinder head RH, cylinder head LH, cylinder block LH and oil pan upper.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply a coat of engine oil to the O-rings.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head, Block And O-Rings
    G08562946Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Apply liquid gasket if there are gaps between front camshaft cap and cam carrier (A), cam carrier and cylinder head (B), and cylinder head and cylinder block (C) as shown in the figure.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent 

    Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Gaps Between Front Camshaft Cap And Cam Carrier, Cam Carrier And Cylinder Head And Cylinder Head And Cylinder Block
    G08580088Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Apply liquid gasket to the chain cover mating surface and center boss (5 places) as shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the engine and chain cover.
    • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent 

    Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

    4±0.5 mm (0.1575±0.0197 in) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Chain Cover Mating Surface And Center Boss
    G08580089Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Set the chain cover, and tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) 

    T2: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Chain Cover Mounting Bolts
    G08580090Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the idler pulley (C) and oil level gauge guide (B), and insert the oil level gauge (A).
    NOTE:
    • Use a new O-ring to the oil level gauge guide.
    • Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-rings of the oil level gauge guide and the oil level gauge.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    T2: 36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Oil Level Gauge Guide And Oil Level Gauge Mounting Bolts
    G08580091Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the terminal (A) to the oil pressure switch, and connector (B) to the engine oil temperature sensor, and connector (C) to the oil control solenoid LH, and connector (D) to the camshaft position sensor LH, and secure the engine harness with clip (E) and clip (F).
    Fig 6: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch And Oil Control Solenoid LH Connectors, Terminals And Clips
    G08580083Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Secure the oil level switch harness with clips (A), and connect the connectors to the oil level switch.
    Fig 7: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector
    G08580082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the connector (A) to the oil control solenoid RH, and the connector (B) to the camshaft position sensor RH, and secure the engine harness with clip (C) and clip (D).
    Fig 8: Identifying Oil Control Solenoid And Camshaft Position Sensor RH Connectors With Harness Mounting Clips
    G08580081Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the engine harness stay to the chain cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Locating Engine Harness Stay Mounting Bolts
    G08580080Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the crank pulley. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the water pump pulley. Refer to WATER PUMP .
  12. Fill engine oil. Refer to REPLACEMENT .
  13. Install the generator bracket.
    1. Set the generator bracket to the engine, and tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.

      Tightening torque: 

      36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb) 

      Fig 10: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Generator Bracket Mounting Bolts
      G08316936Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the generator. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    3. Install the V-belts. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  14. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Install the radiator. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    2. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    3. Install the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
    NOTE: Install the generator cord stay so that the folded end (A) touches at the chain cover boss.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Locating Generator Cord Stay Mounting Bolt
    G08580028Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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