Rocker Cover 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.

Align the timing mark (A) of crank pulley to the timing gauge (B) of chain cover as shown in the figure, and turn the crankshaft by 180° clockwise from that position.
NOTE:
- This procedure is required only when working on the vehicle.
- This procedure is required to prevent the rocker cover LH and the cam lobe of camshaft LH contacting with each other when installing the rocker cover LH.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Turning Angle
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Install the #2 spark plug pipe gasket and #4 spark plug pipe gasket to the #2 spark plug pipe and #4 spark plug pipe.
NOTE:
- Use a new #2 spark plug pipe gasket and #4 spark plug pipe gasket.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the #2 spark plug pipe gasket and #4 spark plug pipe gasket, and insert them onto the spark plug pipe edge (A).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Spark Plug Pipe Gaskets
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Install the rocker cover gasket LH to the rocker cover LH.
NOTE: Use a new rocker cover gasket LH.
Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of rocker cover LH as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Before applying liquid gasket, remove oil from liquid gasket seal surface of the engine.
- Be careful not to allow liquid gasket to be squeezed out from rocker cover LH.
- Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent

Liquid gasket applying diameter: 3.5±0.5 mm (0.1378±0.0197 in)

Fig 3: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Mating Surface Of Rocker Cover LH
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Set the rocker cover LH, and tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Rocker Cover LH Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the intake manifold protector LH.
Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Intake Manifold Protector LH Bolts
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Install the #2 ignition coil and the #4 ignition coil. < refer to INSTALLATION , Ignition Coil >
When working on the vehicle
1. Install the air intake duct. < refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct >
2. Install the V-belt cover.
  Tightening torque: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 6: Locating V-Belt Cover Bolt
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3. Install the battery. < refer to INSTALLATION , Battery >