Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 424
ME(H4DOSTC)-60
MECHANICAL
CAMSHAFT
<Ref. to ME(H4DOSTC)-46, INSTALLATION, Belt
Cover.>
15) Install the crankshaft pulley.
<Ref. to ME(H4DOSTC)-44, INSTALLATION,
Crankshaft Pulley.>
16) Install the V-belt.
<Ref. to ME(H4DOSTC)-42, INSTALLATION, V-
belt.>
C: INSPECTION
1) Measure the bend, and repair or replace if nec-
essary.
Limit:
0.020 mm (0.0008 in)
2) Check the journal for damage and wear. Re-
place if faulty.
3) Measure the outside diameter of camshaft jour-
nal. If the jounal diameter is not as specified, check
the oil clearance.
4) Measurement of the camshaft journal oil clear-
ance:
(1) Clean the bearing caps and camshaft jour-
nals.
(2) Place the camshafts on cylinder head.
(Without installing the valve rocker.)
(3) Place a plastigauge across each of the cam-
shaft journals.
(4) Gradually tighten the cap in at least two
stages in alphabetical sequence shown in the
figure, and then tighten to specified torque.
Do not turn the camshaft.
Tightening torque:
T1: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
T2: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
(5) Remove the bearing caps.
(6) Measure the widest point of plastigauge on
each journal.
If the oil clearance exceeds the limit, replace the
camshaft. If necessary, replace the camshaft
caps and cylinder head as a set.
Standard:
0.037 — 0.072 mm (0.0015 — 0.0028 in)
Limit:
0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
(7) Completely remove the plastigauge.
5) Check the cam face condition; remove the minor
faults by grinding with oil stone. Measure the cam
height H; replace if the limit has been exceeded.
Cam height: H
Standard:
Intake:
46.25 — 46.35 mm (1.821 — 1.825 in)
Exhaust:
46.15 — 46.25 mm (1.817 — 1.821 in)
Limit:
Intake:
46.15 mm (1.817 in)
Exhaust:
46.65 mm (1.813 in)
Camshaft journal
Front
Center, rear
Standard
37.946 — 37.963 mm
(1.4939 — 1.4946 in)
29.946 — 29.963 mm
(1.1790 — 1.1796 in)
ME-00118
ME-00371
(F)
(D)
(C)
(A)
(E)
(B)
T1
T2
ME-00119