Timing Chain RH

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Be careful that the foreign matter is not into or onto the assembled component during installation.
Apply engine oil to all component parts of the timing chain.

Install timing chain LH. < Ref. to TIMING CHAIN LH , INSTALLATION, Timing Chain Assembly.>
Prepare to attach the chain tensioner RH.
1. Move the link plate (A) in the direction of arrow to press in the plunger (B).
  
  Fig 1: Pressing Chain Tensioner RH Plunger
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2. With a 2.5 mm (0.98 in) dia. stopper pin or a 2.5 mm (0.98 in) (nominal) dia. hex wrench inserted into the stopper pin hole, secure the plunger.
NOTE: If the stopper pin hole on the link plate and the stopper pin hole on the chain tensioner are not aligned, check that the first notch of plunger rack (A) is engaged with the stopper tooth (B). If not engaged, retract the plunger a little so that the first notch of plunger rack (A) is engaged with the stopper tooth (B).

Fig 2: Securing Plunger Using Stopper Pin
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Make sure that the alignment marks of the crank sprocket, intake cam sprocket LH and exhaust cam sprocket LH are aligned to the positions as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Locating Timing Chain Assembly Alignment Marks
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Align the alignment marks of intake cam sprocket RH and exhaust cam sprocket RH to the positions as shown in the figure.
CAUTION: To prevent valve damage, turn the intake cam sprocket RH and exhaust cam sprocket RH only within the range of zero-lift (in range where it can be turned lightly by hand).

Fig 4: Locating Intake Cam Sprocket RH And Exhaust Cam Sprocket RH Alignment Marks
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Install the timing chain RH and the timing chain guide RH.
1. Match the timing chain mark (blue) to the alignment mark of the crank sprocket.
2. Match the timing chain mark (pink) to the timing mark position of the intake cam sprocket RH.
3. Match the timing chain mark (pink) to the timing mark position of the exhaust cam sprocket RH.
4. Install the timing chain guide RH.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Timing Chain Guide RH Mounting Bolt
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Install the chain tensioner lever RH (A) and chain tensioner RH.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Locating Intake Cam Sprocket RH And Exhaust Cam Sprocket RH Alignment Marks
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Pull out the stopper pin from the chain tensioner RH.
CAUTION:
Confirm the following before pulling out the stopper pin.
- Matching of the timing chain mark (blue) to the alignment mark of the crank sprocket.
- Matching of the timing chain mark (pink) to the timing mark position of the intake cam sprocket RH.
- Matching of the timing chain mark (pink) to the timing mark position of the exhaust cam sprocket RH.
Fig 7: Locating Timing Chain Guide RH
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Make sure that the alignment marks of the cam sprocket and crank sprocket are aligned to the positions as shown in the figure.

Fig 8: Locating Chain Tensioner RH Mounting Bolt
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Using the ST, turn the crankshaft clockwise, and make sure that there are no abnormal conditions.
CAUTION: Always make sure to perform this confirmation.

ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

Fig 9: Turning Crankshaft Using Tool
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Install the chain cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Chain Cover.>