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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.
    G10308318Courtesy 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), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

    G10308320Courtesy 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), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

    Liquid gasket applying diameter:

    4±0.5 mm (0.1575±0.0197 in)

    G12406220Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Set the chain cover, and tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION: The chain cover may contact the protrusion (a) of cam sprocket sensor plate and cause damage. When setting the chain cover, move the chain cover horizontally and set it while taking care not to contact with the cam sprocket.
    G10308316Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    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)

    G12406222Courtesy 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:
    • When installing the idler pulley, be careful of the idler pulley cover direction.
      G12406223Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • 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)

    G10262599Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the terminal (C), connector (D), connector (E) and connector (F), and secure the engine wiring harness with the clip (G) and clip (H).
  7. Secure the oil level switch harness with clip (B), and connect the connector (A).
    G10262588Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the connector (A) and connector (B) and secure the engine wiring harness with the clip (C) and clip (D).
  9. Install the bolt which holds the engine wiring harness stay.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G10262587Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the crank pulley. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>Crank Pulley>INSTALLATION 
  11. Install the water pump pulley. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Water Pump>INSTALLATION>WATER PUMP
  12. Install the generator. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO)>Generator>INSTALLATION
  13. Install the V-belts. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>V-belt>INSTALLATION>V-BELT 
  14. Fill engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION(H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT
  15. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Install the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
      NOTE: Install the generator cord stay so that the folded end (a) touches the chain cover boss.

      Tightening torque: 

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

      G10262602Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the engine mount. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>Engine Mounting>INSTALLATION 
    3. Install the radiator. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Radiator>INSTALLATION
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