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Chain Cover: Installation

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  1. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces of the cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan upper as shown in the figure.

    Liquid gasket: 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Cylinder Block Mating Surfaces
    G05667799Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the chain cover.
    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), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent 

    Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

    3.5±0.5 mm (0.138±0.020 in) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Chain Cover Mating Surface
    G05667800Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Attach the chain cover and temporarily tighten the chain cover installation bolts.
    CAUTION: Do not install the chain cover installation bolts in wrong place.
    Fig 3: Identifying Chain Cover Installation Bolts
    G10310956Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the chain cover installing bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque: 

    10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Chain Cover Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G06649800Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the oil cooler pipe to the chain cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Oil Cooler Pipe Bolts
    G10263983Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the crank pulley. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley. >
  7. Install the V-belts. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
  8. Fill engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
  9. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Install the engine mount. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Engine Mounting. >
    2. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
    3. Install the radiator. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator. >
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