Subaru Legacy (2005 year). Manual - part 394

ME(H6DO)-51

MECHANICAL

Timing Chain Assembly

(2) Install the timing chain (RH) to the intake
cam sprocket (RH) and exhaust cam sprocket
(RH) in this order.

NOTE:
Check that the mark on timing chain (A) and cam
sprocket (B) is aligned as same as aligned on crank
sprocket.

(3) Install the chain guide (RH).
(4) Install the chain tensioner lever (RH).

Tightening torque:

16 N

⋅

m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

(5) Install the chain guide (RH: between cams).

Tightening torque:

6.4 N

⋅

m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

NOTE:
Use a new installing bolt.

(6) Install the chain tensioner (RH).

Tightening torque:

16 N

⋅

m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

(7) Adjust the clearance between chain guide
(RH) and chain guide (center) within 8.4 — 8.6
mm (0.331 — 0.339 in). Install the chain guide
(center).

Tightening torque:

7.8 N

⋅

m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)

NOTE:
Use a new installing bolt.

(8) Check that each mark on the sprocket and
timing chain is matched, and then draw out the
stopper pin from chain tensioner.

(A) Gold

(B) Mark

(A) Chain guide (RH)

(B) Chain tensioner lever (RH)

(A)

(A)

(B)

(B)

ME-02044

ME-02033

(A)

(B)

ME-02032

ME-00520

ME-00521

ME(H6DO)-52

MECHANICAL

Cam Sprocket

16.Cam Sprocket

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
44, REMOVAL, Crank Pulley.>
2) Remove the front chain cover. <Ref. to
ME(H6DO)-45, REMOVAL, Front Chain Cover.>
3) Remove the timing chain assembly.
<Ref. to ME(H6DO)-47, REMOVAL, Timing Chain
Assembly.>
4) Remove the cam sprocket. To lock the cam-
shaft, use the ST.
ST

499977500

CAM SPROCKET WRENCH

ST

18231AA020

CAM SPROCKET WRENCH

B: INSTALLATION

1) Install the cam sprocket. To lock the camshaft,
use the ST.

Tightening torque:

29.5 N

⋅

m (3.01 kgf-m, 21.8 ft-lb)

2) Further tighten the bolt.

Tightening angle:

Intake side

45

°±

5

°

Exhaust side

25

°±

5

°

ST

499977500

CAM SPROCKET WRENCH

ST

18231AA020

CAM SPROCKET WRENCH

3) Install the timing chain assembly.
<Ref. to ME(H6DO)-48, INSTALLATION, Timing
Chain Assembly.>
4) Install the front chain cover.
<Ref. to ME(H6DO)-45, INSTALLATION, Front
Chain Cover.>
5) Install the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-44,
INSTALLATION, Crank Pulley.>

C: INSPECTION

1) Check the cam sprocket teeth for abnormal wear
and scratches.
2) Make sure there is no free play between cam
sprocket and key.

ME-02599

ST

ME-02600

ST

ME-02599

ST

ME-02600

ST

ME(H6DO)-53

MECHANICAL

Crank Sprocket

17.Crank Sprocket

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
44, REMOVAL, Crank Pulley.>
2) Remove the front chain cover. <Ref. to
ME(H6DO)-45, REMOVAL, Front Chain Cover.>
3) Remove the timing chain assembly.
<Ref. to ME(H6DO)-47, REMOVAL, Timing Chain
Assembly.>
4) Remove the cam sprocket. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
52, REMOVAL, Cam Sprocket.>
5) Remove the crank sprocket (A).

B: INSTALLATION

1) Install the crank sprocket (A).

2) Install the cam sprocket. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-52,
INSTALLATION, Cam Sprocket.>
3) Install the timing chain assembly.
<Ref. to ME(H6DO)-48, INSTALLATION, Timing
Chain Assembly.>
4) Install the front chain cover.
<Ref. to ME(H6DO)-45, INSTALLATION, Front
Chain Cover.>
5) Install the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-44,
INSTALLATION, Crank Pulley.>

C: INSPECTION

1) Check the crank sprocket teeth for abnormal
wear and scratches.
2) Make sure there is no free play between crank
sprocket and key.

ME-02047

(A)

ME-02047

(A)

ME(H6DO)-54

MECHANICAL

Rear Chain Cover

18.Rear Chain Cover

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
44, REMOVAL, Crank Pulley.>
2) Remove the front chain cover. <Ref. to
ME(H6DO)-45, REMOVAL, Front Chain Cover.>
3) Remove the timing chain. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
47, REMOVAL, Timing Chain Assembly.>
4) Remove the cam sprocket. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
52, REMOVAL, Cam Sprocket.>
5) Remove the crank sprocket.
6) Remove the oil pump. <Ref. to LU(H6DO)-8,
REMOVAL, Oil Pump.>
7) Remove the water pump. <Ref. to CO(H6DO)-
13, REMOVAL, Water Pump.>
8) Remove the rear chain cover.

NOTE:
Installation bolt has seven different sizes. To pre-
vent the confusion in installation, keep these bolts
on container individually.

B: INSTALLATION

1) Remove the used liquid gasket from mating sur-
face, and degrease it.
2) Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of rear
chain cover.

Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1280B (Part No. K0877YA018)

Applying liquid gasket diameter:

(A) 1.0

±

0.5 mm (0.039

±

0.020 in)

(B) 3.0

±

1.0 mm (0.118

±

0.039 in)

3) Install the O-ring.

NOTE:
• Do not reuse the O-ring.
• Do not install the O-ring in wrong place.

(A) M6 

× 14

(B) M6 

× 18 (Silver)

(C) M6 

× 30

(D) M6 

× 18

(E) M8 

× 40

(F) M8 

× 30

(G) M6 

× 22

ME-02048

(F)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(G)

(A) (B)

(A) 14.2 

× 1.9

(B) 19.2 

× 2.4

(C) 25 

× 2

(D) 31.2 

× 1.9

(A)

(B)

ME-02049

(B)

(D)

(C)

(A)

(A)

ME-02457