Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 420

ME(H4DOSTC)-44

MECHANICAL

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

13.Crankshaft Pulley

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(H4DOSTC)-42,
REMOVAL, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt. To lock the
crankshaft, use ST.
ST

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WRENCH (MT vehicles)

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WRENCH (AT vehicles)

3) Remove the crankshaft pulley.

B: INSTALLATION

1. MT MODEL

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

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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 bolts temporarily with tightening
torque of 44 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb).
(4) Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolts.

Tightening torque:

177 N·m (18.0 kgf-m, 130.2 ft-lb)

3) Confirm that the tightening angle of crankshaft
pulley bolt is 65 degrees or more. If not, conduct the
following procedures (1) through (4).

(1) Replace the crankshaft pulley bolts.

Crankshaft pulley bolt:

12369AA011

(2) Clean the crankshaft thread using an air
gun.
(3) Tighten the bolts temporarily with tightening
torque of 44 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb).
(4) Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolts keeping
them in an angle between 65 degrees and 75
degrees.

NOTE:
Conduct the tightening procedures by confirming
the turning angle of the crankshaft pulley bolt refer-
ring to the gauge indicated on the belt cover.
4) Install the A/C belt tensioner.

5) Install the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(H4DOSTC)-42,
INSTALLATION, V-belt.>

2. AT MODEL

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

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CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
WRENCH

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ME(H4DOSTC)-45

MECHANICAL

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Tightening torque:

127 N·m (13 kgf-m, 94.0 ft-lb)

3) Confirm that the tightening angle of crankshaft
pulley bolt is 45 degrees or more. If the confirmed
value is less than 45 degrees, conduct the following
procedures (1) through (4).

(1) Replace the crankshaft pulley bolts.

Crankshaft pulley bolt:

12369AA011

NOTE:
Conduct the tightening procedures by confirming
the turning angle of the crankshaft pulley bolt refer-
ring to the gauge indicated on the belt cover.
4) Install the A/C belt tensioner.

5) Install the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(H4DOSTC)-42,
INSTALLATION, V-belt.>

C: INSPECTION

1) Make sure the V-belt is not worn or otherwise
damaged.
2) Check the tension of the belt. <Ref. to
ME(H4DOSTC)-43, INSPECTION, V-belt.>

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MECHANICAL

BELT COVER

14.Belt Cover

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(H4DOSTC)-42,
REMOVAL, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crankshaft pulley. <Ref. to
ME(H4DOSTC)-44, REMOVAL, Crankshaft Pul-
ley.>
3) Remove the belt cover (LH) (A).
4) Remove the belt cover (RH) (B).
5) Remove the front belt cover (C).

B: INSTALLATION

1) Install the front belt cover (C).

Tightening torque:

5 N·m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

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

Tightening torque:

5 N·m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

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

Tightening torque:

5 N·m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

4) Install the crankshaft pulley. <Ref. to
ME(H4DOSTC)-44, INSTALLATION, Crankshaft
Pulley.>
5) Install the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(H4DOSTC)-42,
INSTALLATION, V-belt.>

C: INSPECTION

Make sure the cover is not damaged.

( A )

( B )

( C )

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( A )

( B )

( C )

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ME(H4DOSTC)-47

MECHANICAL

TIMING BELT ASSEMBLY

15.Timing Belt Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1. TIMING BELT

1) Remove the V-belt.
<Ref. to ME(H4DOSTC)-42, REMOVAL, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crankshaft pulley.
<Ref. to ME(H4DOSTC)-44, REMOVAL, Crank-
shaft Pulley.>
3) Remove the belt cover.
<Ref. to ME(H4DOSTC)-46, REMOVAL, Belt Cov-
er.>
4) Remove the timing belt guide. (MT vehicles)

5) If the alignment mark and/or arrow mark (which
indicates rotation direction) on timing belt fade
away, put new marks before removing the timing
belt as follows:

(1) Turn the crankshaft using ST, and align the
alignment marks on crankshaft sprocket, intake
camshaft sprocket (LH), exhaust camshaft
sprocket (LH), intake camshaft sprocket (RH)
and exhaust camshaft sprocket (RH) with notch-
es of belt cover and cylinder block.

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CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

(2) Using white paint, put alignment and/or ar-
row marks on the timing belts in relation to the
sprockets.

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