Timing Chain LH

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. 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.

Prepare to attach the chain tensioner LH.
1. Move the link plate (A) in the direction of arrow to press in the plunger (B).
  
  Fig 1: Pressing 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: Inserting Hex Wrench Into Stopper Pin Hole
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Check that the crank sprocket is located at the position sown in the figure. If not aligned, using ST turn the crankshaft to align the crank sprocket alignment mark to the position shown in the figure.
NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the valve and piston contacting with each other in the next step.

ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Turning Angle
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Using ST and by turning the intake cam sprocket LH, align the alignment marks to the positions as shown in the figure.
CAUTION: When the intake valve and exhaust valve lift at the same time, the valve heads contact each other and valve stem may bend. Do not turn the exhaust camshaft LH.

ST1 18355AA000 PULLEY WRENCH

ST2 18334AA030 PULLEY WRENCH PIN SET

Fig 4: Identifying Intake Cam Sprocket LH Turning Angle
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Using ST and by turning the crankshaft approximately 200° counterclockwise, align the alignment marks of crank sprocket to the positions as shown in the figure.
CAUTION: Never turn clockwise because the valve and piston may contact. Clockwise turn is allowed only when adjusting precisely the alignment marks, after turning the crank sprocket alignment mark counterclockwise near the position as shown in the figure.

ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

Fig 5: Turning Crankshaft Using ST
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Align the alignment mark of exhaust cam sprocket LH to the position shown in the figure.
CAUTION: To prevent valve damage, turn the exhaust cam sprocket LH only within the range of zero-lift (in range where it can be turned lightly by hand).

Fig 6: Aligning Alignment Mark Of Exhaust Cam Sprocket LH
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Install the timing chain LH and the timing chain guide LH.
1. Match the timing chain mark (yellow) to the alignment mark of the crank sprocket.
2. Match the timing chain mark (orange) to the timing mark position of the intake cam sprocket LH.
3. Match the timing chain mark (orange) to the timing mark position of the exhaust cam sprocket LH.
4. Install timing chain guide LH.
  Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 7: Locating Timing Chain Guide LH
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Install O-rings to the cylinder block LH.
NOTE: Use new O-rings.

Fig 8: Locating Cylinder Block LH O-Ring
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Install the chain tensioner lever LH (A) and chain tensioner LH.
Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Locating Chain Tensioner LH And Chain Tensioner Lever LH Bolts
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Pull out the stopper pin from the chain tensioner LH.
CAUTION:
Confirm the following before pulling out the stopper pin.
- Matching of the timing chain mark (yellow) to the alignment mark of the crank sprocket.
- Matching of the timing chain mark (orange) to the timing mark position of the intake cam sprocket LH.
- Matching of the timing chain mark (orange) to the timing mark position of the exhaust cam sprocket RH.
  
  Fig 10: Pulling Out Stopper Pin From Chain Tensioner LH
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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 11: Turning Crankshaft Using ST
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Install the timing chain RH. < refer to TIMING CHAIN RH , INSTALLATION, Timing Chain Assembly >