When Timing Chain Assembly Is Not Removed

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CAUTION: When working on the vehicle, if engine oil is spilled onto the exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.

NOTE:

Inspection of cam clearance should be performed while engine is cold.
If the engine is removed from vehicle, performing the step 1) and 2) is not necessary.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake duct (Rear). < refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct >
When inspecting #1 and #3 cylinders
1. Remove the rocker cover RH. < refer to ROCKER COVER RH , REMOVAL, Rocker Cover >
  NOTE: When working on the vehicle, place a suitable container under the vehicle.
2. Set #1 cylinder piston to top dead center of compression stroke by rotating the crank pulley clockwise using the socket wrench.
  NOTE: When the timing mark (A) on crank pulley is aligned to the 0° in timing gauge (B) on chain cover as shown in the figure, the #1 cylinder piston is located at TDC of compression stroke if the intake camshaft and exhaust camshaft does not depress the #1 cylinder intake side roller rocker arm (intake valve) and exhaust side roller rocker arm (exhaust valve). If roller rocker arm (valve) is depressed, turn the crank pulley by 360° in order to make #1 cylinder piston at TDC of compression stroke.
  - When working on the vehicle
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Timing Mark On Crank Pulley (Working On Vehicle)
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  - When working on the engine unit only
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Timing Mark On Crank Pulley (Working On Engine Unit)
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3. Check the cam clearance for #1 cylinder intake, #1 cylinder exhaust and #3 cylinder exhaust.
  NOTE:
  - Measure the roller surface of cam base circle and roller rocker arm using thickness gauge (A).
  - If the measured value is out of standard, take notes of the value in order to adjust the cam clearance later on.
  Cam clearance:
  
  Intake
  
  Standard 0.13±0.03 mm (0.0051±0.0012 in)
  
  Exhaust
  
  Standard 0.24±0.03 mm (0.0094±0.0012 in)
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Roller Surface Of Cam Base Circle And Roller Rocker Arm Using Thickness Gauge
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4. Turn the crank pulley by 360°.
  - When working on the vehicle
    
    Fig 5: Turning Crank Pulley (Working On Vehicle)
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  - When working on the engine unit only
    
    Fig 6: Turning Crank Pulley (Working On Engine Unit)
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5. Check the clearance of #3 cylinder intake.
  NOTE:
  - Measure the roller surface of cam base circle and roller rocker arm using thickness gauge (A).
  - If the measured value is out of standard, take notes of the value in order to adjust the cam clearance later on.
  Cam clearance:
  
  Standard
  
  0.13±0.03 mm (0.0051±0.0012 in)
  
  Fig 7: Measuring Roller Surface Of Cam Base Circle And Roller Rocker Arm Using Thickness Gauge
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
When inspecting #2 and #4 cylinders
1. Remove the rocker cover LH. < refer to ROCKER COVER LH , REMOVAL, Rocker Cover >
  NOTE: When working on the vehicle, place a suitable container under the vehicle.
2. Set #2 cylinder piston to top dead center of compression stroke by rotating the crank pulley clockwise using the socket wrench.
  NOTE: When the timing mark (A) on crank pulley is aligned to the 0° in timing gauge (B) on chain cover as shown in the figure, the #2 cylinder piston is located at TDC of compression stroke if the intake camshaft and exhaust camshaft does not depress the #2 cylinder intake side roller rocker arm (intake valve) and exhaust side roller rocker arm (exhaust valve). If roller rocker arm (valve) is depressed, turn the crank pulley by 360° in order to make #2 cylinder piston at TDC of compression stroke.
  - When working on the vehicle
    
    Fig 8: Identifying Timing Mark On Crank Pulley (Working On Vehicle)
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  - When working on the engine unit only
    
    Fig 9: Identifying Timing Mark On Crank Pulley (Working On Engine Unit)
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3. Check the cam clearance for #2 cylinder intake, #2 cylinder exhaust and #4 cylinder exhaust.
  NOTE:
  - Measure the roller surface of cam base circle and roller rocker arm using thickness gauge (A).
  - If the measured value is out of standard, take notes of the value in order to adjust the cam clearance later on.
  Cam clearance:
  
  Intake
  
  Standard 0.13±0.03 mm (0.0051±0.0012 in)
  
  Exhaust
  
  Standard
  
  0.24±0.03 mm (0.0094±0.0012 in)
  
  Fig 10: Measuring Roller Surface Of Cam Base Circle And Roller Rocker Arm Using Thickness Gauge
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
4. Turn the crank pulley by 360°.
  - When working on the vehicle
    
    Fig 11: Turning Crank Pulley (Working On Vehicle)
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  - When working on the engine unit only
    
    Fig 12: Turning Crank Pulley (Working On Engine Unit)
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5. Check the clearance of #4 cylinder intake.
  NOTE:
  - Measure the roller surface of cam base circle and roller rocker arm using thickness gauge (A).
  - If the measured value is out of standard, take notes of the value in order to adjust the cam clearance later on.
  Cam clearance:
  
  Standard
  
  0.13±0.03 mm (0.0051±0.0012 in)
  
  Fig 13: Measuring Roller Surface Of Cam Base Circle And Roller Rocker Arm Using Thickness Gauge
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
If necessary, adjust the cam clearance. < refer to ADJUSTMENT , Cam Clearance >
After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.