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Cylinder Block: Installation

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  1. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft bearing, and install the crankshaft bearing to the cylinder block.
    CAUTION:
    • Place a wood board wrapped with a waste cloth to prevent the knock pin damage and to stabilize the cylinder block before work.
    • Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of cylinder block during work.
    G10262807Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install O-rings to the cylinder block LH.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
    G08548053Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft journal, and set the crankshaft to cylinder block LH.
    G08317169Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of cylinder block RH as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION: Do not let the liquid gasket overflow to the oil passage and crankshaft bearing portions, because the engine seizure may result.
    NOTE:
    • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the cylinder block RH and cylinder block LH.
    • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

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

    Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

    Mating surfaces other than ranges A, B and C 

    1  ±0.5 mm (0.0394  ±0.0197 in) 

    Mating surfaces of ranges A and C 

    4  ±0.5 mm (0.1575  ±0.0197 in) 

    Mating surfaces of range B 

    3.2  ±0.5 mm (0.1260  ±0.0197 in) 

    G10262810Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the cylinder block RH to the cylinder block LH.
  6. Join the cylinder blocks.
    1. Apply a coat of engine oil to the washers and cylinder block mounting bolt threads.
      NOTE: To prevent mixture of engine oil into the water jacket, do not apply a large amount.
    2. Install the cylinder head bolt at the locations shown in the figure.
      NOTE: This procedure is required to tighten the cylinder block mounting bolts with specified angle using angle gauge.
      G08317171Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Tighten all mounting bolts with a torque of 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified torque, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
      G10262812Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Loosen all mounting bolts by 180° in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: When loosening the mounting bolts, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
      G10262813Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Tighten all mounting bolts with a torque of 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified torque, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
      G10262812Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Loosen the mounting bolts (4 places) by 180° in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: When loosening the mounting bolts, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
      G10262815Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    7. Tighten the mounting bolts (4 places) with a torque of 17 N.m (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified torque, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
      G10262816Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    8. Using angle gauge, tighten the mounting bolts (4 places) with specified angle in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified angle, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.

      Tightening angle: 

      60°  ±2° 

      G10262817Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    9. Loosen the mounting bolts (6 places) by 180° in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: When loosening the mounting bolts, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
      G10262818Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    10. Tighten the mounting bolts (6 places) with a torque of 17 N.m (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified torque, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
      G10262819Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    11. Using angle gauge, tighten the mounting bolts (6 places) with specified angle in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified angle, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.

      Tightening angle: 

      60°  ±2° 

      G10262820Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    12. Remove the cylinder head bolt attached at the locations shown in the figure.
      G08317171Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    13. Install the bolt shown in the figure.
      NOTE: After tightening, if the liquid gasket is squeezed out in the seal surface area of the chain cover and oil pan upper, completely remove any liquid gasket that is squeezed out. Any liquid gasket on the chamfer area, however, should not be removed.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

      G08317163Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Set the part so that the oil pan side of cylinder block is on the upper side.
  8. Apply a coat of engine oil to the oil seal inner periphery and outer periphery, and install the rear oil seal using ST1 and ST2.
    NOTE: Use a new rear oil seal.

    ST1 18671AA020 OIL SEAL GUIDE

    ST2 18657AA030 OIL SEAL INSTALLER

    G10262823Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install a bolt of suitable length (M10 X P1.25) at the locations shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • This procedure is required to prevent the knock pin damage when the cylinder block is raised in the next step.
    • Use the same length bolt for the four bolts.
    G08317147Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Raise the cylinder block so that the rear oil seal is on the lower side.
  11. Adjust the positions of piston ring gap for each piston.
    NOTE: Check that the piston ring mark of compression ring faces the top side of the piston.
    1. Set the ring gap of the top ring to the position (A) in the figure.
      G10262825Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Position the ring gap of second ring at (B) in the figure on the 180° opposite direction of (A).
      G10262826Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Set the ring gap of the upper rail to the position (C) in the figure.
      G10262827Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Align the upper rail spin stopper (E) to the side hole (D) on the piston.
      G10262828Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Position the ring gap of expander at (F) in the figure on the 180° opposite direction of (C).
      G10262829Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Set the ring gap of lower rail at position (G), located 120° clockwise from (C) in the figure.
      G10262830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    7. Check that the positions of piston ring gap are properly adjusted.
      NOTE: When checking the positions of piston ring gap, also check that the piston ring gaps are not positioned within the range of piston skirt extended line.
  12. Install the piston and connecting rod to the cylinder block.
    1. Apply engine oil to the outer circumference of each piston, crankshaft pin, and in the cylinder block.
    2. Turn the crankshaft so that the #1 pin (A) of crankshaft is positioned at TDC using ST.

      ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

      G10262831Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Compress the piston ring using piston ring compressor, and insert the #1 connecting rod with #1 piston into cylinder block.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the cylinder liner and #1 pin of crankshaft by the #1 connecting rod large end.
      • Be careful not to apply strong impact when inserting to prevent connecting rod bearing from falling off.
      NOTE:
      • Face the piston front mark (arrow) towards the front of the engine.
      G10262832Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Insert while lightly tapping the crown of the piston with the handle of a plastic hammer.
        G08317193Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise so that the #1 pin of crankshaft and the large end (A) of #1 connecting rod are positioned as shown in the figure using ST, while pressing the #1 piston crown, and then set the #1 connecting rod cap and #1 connecting rod cap bolt.
      NOTE:
      • Each connecting rod has its own mating cap. Make sure that they are assembled correctly by checking their matching symbol.
      • Use a new connecting rod cap bolt.
      • Apply a coat of engine oil to the #1 connecting rod cap seat and the connecting rod cap bolt threads.

      ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

      G10262834Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Using ST, tighten the #1 connecting rod cap bolts to 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure, then retighten the bolts to 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.

      ST 18270AA020 SOCKET

      G10262835Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the #2 pin (A) of crankshaft is positioned at TDC using ST.

      ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

      G10262836Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    7. Compress the piston ring using piston ring compressor, and insert the #2 connecting rod with #2 piston into cylinder block.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the cylinder liner and #2 pin of crankshaft by the #2 connecting rod large end.
      • Be careful not to apply strong impact when inserting to prevent connecting rod bearing from falling off.
      NOTE:
      • Face the piston front mark (arrow) towards the front of the engine.
        G10262837Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Insert while lightly tapping the crown of the piston with the handle of a plastic hammer.
      G08317198Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    8. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the #2 pin of crankshaft and the large end (A) of #2 connecting rod are positioned as shown in the+ figure using ST, while pressing the #2 piston crown, and then set the #2 connecting rod cap and #2 connecting rod cap bolt.
      NOTE:
      • Each connecting rod has its own mating cap. Make sure that they are assembled correctly by checking their matching symbol.
      • Use a new connecting rod cap bolt.
      • Apply a coat of engine oil to the #2 connecting rod cap seat and the connecting rod cap bolt threads.

      ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

      G10262839Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    9. Using ST, tighten the #2 connecting rod cap bolts to 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure, then retighten the bolts to 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.

      ST 18270AA020 SOCKET

      G10262840Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    10. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the #3 pin (A) of crankshaft is positioned at TDC using ST.

      ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

      G10262841Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    11. Compress the piston ring using piston ring compressor, and insert the #3 connecting rod with #3 piston into cylinder block.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the cylinder liner and #3 pin of crankshaft by the #3 connecting rod large end.
      • Be careful not to apply strong impact when inserting to prevent connecting rod bearing from falling off.
      NOTE:
      • Face the piston front mark (arrow) towards the front of the engine.
        G10262842Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Insert while lightly tapping the crown of the piston with the handle of a plastic hammer.
      G08317203Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    12. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise so that the #3 pin of crankshaft and the large end (A) of #3 connecting rod are positioned as shown in the figure using ST, while pressing the #3 piston crown, and then set the #3 connecting rod cap and #3 connecting rod cap bolt.
      NOTE:
      • Each connecting rod has its own mating cap. Make sure that they are assembled correctly by checking their matching symbol.
      • Use a new connecting rod cap bolt.
      • Apply a coat of engine oil to the #3 connecting rod cap seat and the connecting rod cap bolt threads.

      ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

      G10262844Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    13. Using ST, tighten the #3 connecting rod cap bolts to 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure, then retighten the bolts to 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.

      ST 18270AA020 SOCKET

      G10262845Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    14. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the #4 pin (A) of crankshaft is positioned at TDC using ST.

      ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

      G10262846Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    15. Compress the piston ring using piston ring compressor, and insert the #4 connecting rod with #4 piston into cylinder block.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the cylinder liner and #4 pin of crankshaft by the #4 connecting rod large end.
      • Be careful not to apply strong impact when inserting to prevent connecting rod bearing from falling off.
      NOTE:
      • Face the piston front mark (arrow) towards the front of the engine.
        G10262847Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Insert while lightly tapping the crown of the piston with the handle of a plastic hammer.
      G08317208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    16. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the #4 pin of crankshaft and the large end (A) of #4 connecting rod are positioned as shown in the figure using ST, while pressing the #4 piston crown, and then set the #4 connecting rod cap and #4 connecting rod cap bolt.
      NOTE:
      • Each connecting rod has its own mating cap. Make sure that they are assembled correctly by checking their matching symbol.
      • Use a new connecting rod cap bolt.
      • Apply a coat of engine oil to the #4 connecting rod cap seat and the connecting rod cap bolt threads.

      ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

      G10262849Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    17. Using ST, tighten the #4 connecting rod cap bolts to 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure, then retighten the bolts to 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.

      ST 18270AA020 SOCKET

      G10262850Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    18. Install the cam carrier mounting bolts at the locations shown in the figure.
      NOTE: This procedure is required to tighten the connecting rod cap bolts with specified angle using angle gauge.
      G08317211Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    19. Turn the crankshaft so that the #1 connecting rod cap (A) and #4 connecting rod cap (B) is located at the position shown in the figure using ST.

      ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

      G10262852Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    20. Using ST and angle gauge, tighten the #1 connecting rod cap bolts and #4 connecting rod cap bolts with specified angle in numerical order as shown in the figure.

      ST 18270AA020 SOCKET

      Tightening angle: 

      137° +3° -2° 

      G10262853Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    21. Turn the crankshaft so that the #2 connecting rod cap (A) and #3 connecting rod cap (B) is located at the position shown in the figure using ST.

      ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

      G10262854Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    22. Using ST and angle gauge, tighten the #2 connecting rod cap bolts and #3 connecting rod cap bolts with specified angle in numerical order as shown in the figure.

      ST 18270AA020 SOCKET

      Tightening angle: 

      137 °+3° -2° 

      G10262855Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    23. Remove the cam carrier mounting bolts attached at the locations shown in the figure.
      G08317211Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Set the cylinder block so that the oil pan side of the block faces upward, and remove the mounting bolts attached to the locations shown in the figure.
    G08317147Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the oil pan upper with oil pan to the cylinder block.
    1. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of oil pan upper as shown in the figure.
      NOTE:
      • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the cylinder block and the oil pan upper.
      • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
      • Apply liquid gasket 1.5 mm (0.0591 in) outside from the chamfer surface. However, application of liquid gasket on the chamfer surface around the bolt hole is allowed.

      Liquid gasket: 

      THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. 0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent 

      Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

      5  ±1 mm (0.1969  ±0.0394 in) 

      G10262858Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the O-ring to the cylinder block.
      NOTE: Use new O-rings.
      G08317146Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Set the oil pan with oil pan upper to the cylinder block, and tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      NOTE: After tightening, if the liquid gasket is squeezed out onto the seal surface of the chain cover, completely remove any squeezed-out liquid gasket.

      Tightening torque: 

      18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

      G10262860Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Set the thermostat to the oil pan upper, and install the thermostat cover.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    G08317144Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the ST1, ST2, ST3 and ST4 to the cylinder block and oil pan upper.

    ST1 498457000 ENGINE STAND ADAPTER RH

    ST2 498457100 ENGINE STAND ADAPTER LH

    ST3 18362AA020 ADAPTER

    ST4 499817100 ENGINE STAND

    Tightening torque: 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

    G10262782Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the water jacket spacer to the cylinder block RH and cylinder block LH.
    G09486474Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install the crankshaft position sensor with crankshaft position sensor holder to the cylinder block LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    G10262780Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the crankshaft position sensor plate with drive plate. (CVT model) <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Drive Plate.>
  20. Install the crankshaft position sensor plate with flywheel. (MT model) <Ref. to INSTALLATION, Flywheel.>
  21. Install the clutch disc and cover. (MT model) <Ref. to INSTALLATION, Clutch Disc and Cover.>
  22. Install the PCV valve. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , PCV Valve.>
  23. Install the knock sensor. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Knock Sensor.>
  24. Install the O-ring to the cylinder block and PCV connector.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
    G10262779Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Install the water pipe assembly and PCV connector to the cylinder block.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    • CVT model
      G10262777Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      G10262778Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the engine rear hanger to the cylinder block RH.

    Tightening torque: 

    36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb) 

    G10262776Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Install the crank sprocket. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Crank Sprocket.>
  28. Install the cylinder head. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Cylinder Head.>
  29. Install the cam carrier. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Cam Carrier.>
  30. Install the rocker cover. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rocker Cover.>
  31. Install the chain cover. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Chain Cover.>
  32. Install the engine wiring harness. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Engine Wiring Harness.>
  33. Install the intake manifold assembly. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intake Manifold Assembly.>
  34. Install the engine to the vehicle. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Engine Assembly.>
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