Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 262

ME(H6DO)-36

MECHANICAL

ENGINE MOUNTING

8. Engine Mounting

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove engine assembly. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
29, REMOVAL, Engine Assembly.>
2) Remove engine mounting from engine assem-
bly.

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

Engine mounting;

34 N·m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.3 ft-lb)

C: INSPECTION

Make sure there are no cracks or other damage.

ME(H6DO)-37

MECHANICAL

PREPARATION FOR OVERHAUL

9. Preparation for Overhaul

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove engine from body. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
29, REMOVAL, Engine Assembly.>
2) After removing engine from body, install ST onto
engine.
ST

18232AA000

ENGINE STAND

3) Remove sensors, pipes, and hoses installed on
engine before starting overhaul.

(1) Remove intake manifold. <Ref. to
FU(H6DO)-17, REMOVAL, Intake Manifold.>
(2) Remove generator. <Ref. to SC(H6DO)-14,
REMOVAL, Generator.>
(3) Remove A/C compressor. <Ref. to AC-35,
REMOVAL, Compressor.>
(4) Remove EGR pipe. <Ref. to EC(H6DO)-10,
REMOVAL, EGR Valve.>
(5) Remove water pipe and hoses. 
(6) Remove engine harness.
(7) Remove spark plugs. <Ref. to IG(H6DO)-4,
REMOVAL, Spark Plug.>
(8) Remove camshaft position sensor. <Ref. to
FU(H6DO)-31, REMOVAL, Camshaft Position
Sensor.>
(9) Remove crankshaft position sensor. <Ref.
to FU(H6DO)-30, REMOVAL, Crankshaft Posi-
tion Sensor.>
(10)Remove knock sensor. <Ref. to FU(H6DO)-
32, REMOVAL, Knock Sensor.>
(11)Remove engine coolant temperature sen-
sor. <Ref. to FU(H6DO)-29, REMOVAL, Engine
Coolant Temperature Sensor.>
(12)Remove oil pressure switch. <Ref. to
LU(H6DO)-16, REMOVAL, Oil Pressure
Switch.>
(13)Remove oil filter. <Ref. to LU(H6DO)-17,
REMOVAL, Engine Oil Filter.>
(14)Remove oil cooler. <Ref. to LU(H6DO)-18,
REMOVAL, Oil Cooler.>

ST

ME-00495

ME(H6DO)-38

MECHANICAL

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

10.Crankshaft Pulley

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove crankshaft pulley cover.

2) Remove crankshaft pulley bolt. To lock crank-
shaft, use ST.
ST

499977100

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 
WRENCH

3) Remove crankshaft pulley.

B: INSTALLATION

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

499977100

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 
WRENCH

(1) Clean the crankshaft pulley thread using an
air gun.
(2) Apply engine oil to the crankshaft pulley bolt
seat and thread.
(3) Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolts.

Tightening torque:

178 N·m (18.1 kgf-m, 131 ft-lb)

3) Install the crankshaft pulley cover.

Tightening torque:

6.4 N·m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

C: INSPECTION

1) Check crankshaft pulley cover for oil leaks and
bleeding.
2) Check crankshaft pulley for looseness.

ME-00496

ME-00497

ME-00497

ME-00496

ME(H6DO)-39

MECHANICAL

FRONT CHAIN COVER

11.Front Chain Cover

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove crankshaft pulley. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
38, REMOVAL, Crankshaft Pulley.>  
2) Remove front chain cover.

NOTE:
There are four different types of chain cover mount-
ing bolts. Sort them into separate containers to
avoid confusion at installation. 

Bolt dimension: 

*: Sealing washer

B: INSTALLATION

1) Remove old fluid gasket on the matching sur-
face, and degrease it.
2) Apply fluid gasket to the mating surface of front
chain cover.

Fluid gasket:

THREE BOND 1280B
Part No.: K0877YA018

Fluid gasket application diameter:

2.5

±±±±

0.5 mm (0.098

±±±±

0.020 in)

3) Install front chain cover. Temporarily tighten the
bolts.

CAUTION:
Do not confuse the mounting positions of the 
bolts. 

Bolt dimension: 

*: Sealing washer

(A) 6 

×

 45

(B) 6 

×

 16

(C) 6 

×

 30

(D) 6 

×

 50

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( C )

( C )

( C )

( D )

( B )

ME-00498

( C )

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( B )

( B )

( A )

ME-00499

(A) 6 

×

 45

(B) 6 

×

 16

(C) 6 

×

 30

(D) 6 

×

 50

( A )

( C )

( C )

( C )

( D )

( B )

ME-00498

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