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Valve Rocker Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the valve rocker assembly.
    1. Temporarily tighten the bolts equally in alphabetical order as shown in the figure.
      NOTE:
      • Do not temporarily tighten the bolts (i) and (j).
      • Set the ST in the position shown in the drawing to mount the intake valve rocker assembly.

      ST 18354AA000 VALVE ROCKER HOLDER

      Fig 1: Identifying ST 18354AA000 Valve Rocker Holder
      G05017097Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Tighten the bolts (a) through (h) to specified torque.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    3. Tighten the bolts (i) through (j) to specified torque.

      Tightening torque: 

      8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

      Fig 2: Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts
      G04997674Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Use the ST to rotate the spring stopper in the direction of the arrow to fasten the adjuster pin.

      ST 18258AA000 SPRING INSTALLER

      Fig 3: Identifying ST 18258AA000 Spring Installer
      G04997669Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 4: Rotating Spring Stopper
      G05017101Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Adjust the valve clearance. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Valve Clearance. >
  3. Install the rocker cover and rocker cover gasket, and then connect PCV hose.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new rocker cover gasket.
    • Tighten the bolts in two stages in alphabetical sequence as shown in figure.

    Tightening torque: 

    1st 

    6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    2nd 

    6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    RH side

    Fig 5: Tightening Sequence Of Rocker Cover Bolts - RH Side
    G04997677Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    LH side

    Fig 6: Tightening Sequence Of Rocker Cover Bolts - LH Side
    G04997678Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the cam sprocket. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Cam Sprocket. >
  5. Install the timing belt. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt. >
  6. Install the timing belt cover.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt Cover. >

  7. Install the crank pulley. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley. >
  8. Install the V-belts. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
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