Subaru Legacy (2005 year). Manual - part 275

ME(H4DOTC)-43

MECHANICAL

Crank Pulley

14.Crank Pulley 

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-40,
REMOVAL, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crank pulley bolt. To lock the crank-
shaft, use the ST.
ST

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CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

3) Remove the crank pulley.

B: INSTALLATION

1. EXCEPT FOR MT MODEL

1) Install the crank pulley.
2) Install the pulley bolt.
To lock the crankshaft, use the ST.
ST

499977400

CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

(1) Clean the crankshaft thread using com-
pressed air.
(2) Apply engine oil to the crank pulley bolt seat
and thread.
(3) Tighten the bolts temporarily with tightening
torque of 44 N

⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb).

(4) Tighten the crank pulley bolts.

Tightening torque:

130 N

⋅

m (13.3 kgf-m, 95.9 ft-lb)

3) Confirm that the tightening angle of the crank
pulley bolt is 45

° or more. Perform the following

procedures when less than 45

°.

CAUTION:
If the tightening angle of crank pulley bolt is 
less than 45

°, the bolt should be damaged. In 

this case, the bolt must be replaced.

(1) Replace the crank pulley bolts and clean
them.

Crank pulley bolt:

Part No. 12369AA011

(2) Clean the crankshaft thread using com-
pressed air.
(3) Tighten the bolts temporarily with tightening
torque of 44 N

⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb).

(4) Tighten the crank pulley bolts keeping them
in an angle between 45

° — 60°.

NOTE:
Conduct the tightening procedures by confirming
the turning angle of crank pulley bolt referring to the
gauge indicated on timing belt cover.
4) Install the A/C belt tensioner.

5) Install the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-40,
INSTALLATION, V-belt.>

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ST

ME-00063

ST

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ME(H4DOTC)-44

MECHANICAL

Crank Pulley

2. MT MODEL

1) Install the crank pulley.
2) Install the pulley bolt.
To lock the crankshaft, use the ST.
ST

499977100

CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

(1) Clean the crank pully thread using com-
pressed air.
(2) Apply engine oil to the crank pulley bolt seat
and thread.
(3) Tighten the bolt temporarily with tightening
torque of 44 N

⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb).

(4) Tighten the crank pulley bolts.

Tightening torque:

180 N

⋅

m (18.4 kgf-m, 132.8 ft-lb)

3) Confirm that the tightening angle of the crank
pulley bolt is 65

° or more. Perform the following

procedures when less than 65

°.

CAUTION:
If the tightening angle of crank pulley bolt is 
less than 65

°, the bolt should be damaged. In 

this case, the bolt must be replaced.

(1) Replace the crank pulley bolts and clean
them.

Crank pulley bolt:

Part No. 12369AA011

(2) Clean the crank pulley thread using com-
pressed air.
(3) Apply engine oil to the crank pulley bolt seat
and thread.
(4) Tighten the bolt temporarily with tightening
torque of 44 N

⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb).

(5) Tighten the crank pulley bolts keeping them
in an angle between 65

° — 75°.

NOTE:
Perform the tightening procedures by confirming
the turning angle of crank pulley bolt referring to the
gauge of timing belt cover.

4) Install the A/C belt tensioner.

5) Install the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-40,
INSTALLATION, V-belt.>

C: INSPECTION

1) Check the V-belt is not worn or otherwise dam-
aged.
2) Check the tension of the belt. <Ref. to
ME(H4DOTC)-41, INSPECTION, V-belt.>

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ST

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ME(H4DOTC)-45

MECHANICAL

Timing Belt Cover

15.Timing Belt Cover

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-40,
REMOVAL, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crank pulley.
<Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-43, REMOVAL, Crank Pul-
ley.>
3) Remove the timing belt cover (LH) (A).
4) Remove the timing belt cover (RH) (B).
5) Remove the front timing belt cover (C).

B: INSTALLATION

1) Install the front timing belt cover (C).

Tightening torque:

5 N

⋅

m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

2) Install the timing belt cover (RH) (B).

Tightening torque:

5 N

⋅

m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

3) Install the timing belt cover (LH) (A).

Tightening torque:

5 N

⋅

m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

4) Install the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-
43, INSTALLATION, Crank Pulley.>
5) Install the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-40,
INSTALLATION, V-belt.>

C: INSPECTION

Check the cover for damage.

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(A)

(C)

(B)

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(A)

(C)

(B)

ME(H4DOTC)-46

MECHANICAL

Timing Belt

16.Timing Belt

A: REMOVAL

1. TIMING BELT

1) Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-40,
REMOVAL, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crank pulley. <Ref. to
ME(H4DOTC)-43, REMOVAL, Crank Pulley.>
3) Remove the timing belt cover.
<Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-45, REMOVAL, Timing Belt
Cover.>
4) Remove the timing belt guide. (Model with timing
belt guide)

5) If the alignment mark or arrow mark (which indi-
cates rotation direction) on timing belt fade away,
put new marks before removing the timing belt as
shown in procedures below.

(1) Turn the crankshaft using ST, and align the
alignment marks on crank sprocket, intake cam
sprocket (LH), exhaust cam sprocket (LH), in-
take cam sprocket (RH) and exhaust cam
sprocket (RH) with notches of timing belt cover
and cylinder block.

ST

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CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

ME-00065

ME-00727

ME-00728

ME-00729

ME-00069

ST