Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 264

ME(H6DO)-44

MECHANICAL

TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY

(4) Install chain guide. (Left-hand between
cams)

Tightening torque:

6.3N·m (0.64 kgf-m, 4.6 ft-lb)

NOTE:
Replace mounting bolt with a new one.

(5) Install chain guide (LH).

Tightening torque:

16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)

(6) Install chain tensioner lever LH.

Tightening torque:

16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)

(7) Install chain tensioner LH.

Tightening torque:

16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)

7) Install timing chain RH.

(1) On idler sprocket (Lower) , align matching
marks on timing chains LH and RH.

(2) Route timing chain RH on intake cam
sprocket and then exhaust cam sprocket.

NOTE:
Make sure that matching marks on the timing chain
(A) and camshaft sprocket (B) are aligned the
same way as the one on crankshaft sprocket.

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(A) Lower idler sprocket

(B) Timing chain RH

(C) Timing chain LH

(D) Dark gray

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( B )

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ME(H6DO)-45

MECHANICAL

TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY

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

Tightening torque:

16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)

(5) Install timing chain guide RH No. 1.

Tightening torque:

6.3 N·m (0.64 kgf-m, 4.6 ft-lb)

NOTE:
Replace mounting bolt with a new one.

(6) Install the chain tensioner (RH).

Tightening torque:

16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)

(7) Adjust the clearance between chain guide
(RH) and chain guide (Center) to the range be-
tween 8.4 mm (0.331 in) to 8.6 mm (0.339 in).
And install chain guide (Center).

Tightening torque:

7.8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)

NOTE:
Replace mounting bolt with a new one.

(8) After checking the matching marks on each
sprocket and corresponding timing chain are
aligned, pull stopper pin out of chain tensioner.

(A) Gold

(B) Mark

(A) Chain guide (RH)

(B) Chain tensioner lever (RH)

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( A )

( B )

( B )

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( B )

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ME(H6DO)-46

MECHANICAL

CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

13.Camshaft Sprocket

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove crankshaft pulley. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
38, REMOVAL, Crankshaft Pulley.>
2) Remove front chain cover. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
39, REMOVAL, Front Chain Cover.>
3) Remove timing chain assembly. <Ref. to
ME(H6DO)-41, REMOVAL, Timing Chain Assem-
bly.>
4) Remove camshaft sprocket. To lock camshaft,
use ST.
ST

18231AA000

CAMSHAFT SPROCKET 
WRENCH

B: INSTALLATION

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

18231AA000

CAMSHAFT SPROCKET 
WRENCH

Tightening torque:

13 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)

2) Install timing chain assembly. <Ref. to
ME(H6DO)-42, INSTALLATION, Timing Chain As-
sembly.>
3) Install front chain cover. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-39,
INSTALLATION, Front Chain Cover.>
4) Install crankshaft pulley. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-38,
INSTALLATION, Crankshaft Pulley.>

C: INSPECTION

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

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ME(H6DO)-47

MECHANICAL

CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET

14.Crankshaft Sprocket

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove crankshaft pulley. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
38, REMOVAL, Crankshaft Pulley.>
2) Remove front chain cover. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
39, REMOVAL, Front Chain Cover.>
3) Remove timing chain assembly. <Ref. to
ME(H6DO)-41, REMOVAL, Timing Chain Assem-
bly.>
4) Remove camshaft sprocket. <Ref. to
ME(H6DO)-46, REMOVAL, Camshaft Sprocket.>
5) Remove crankshaft sprocket (A).

B: INSTALLATION

1) Install crankshaft sprocket (A).

2) Install camshaft sprocket. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-
46, INSTALLATION, Camshaft Sprocket.>
3) Install timing chain assembly. <Ref. to
ME(H6DO)-42, INSTALLATION, Timing Chain As-
sembly.>
4) Install front chain cover. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-39,
INSTALLATION, Front Chain Cover.>
5) Install crankshaft pulley. <Ref. to ME(H6DO)-38,
INSTALLATION, Crankshaft Pulley.>

C: INSPECTION

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

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