Rear Chain Cover: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When replacing the rear chain cover, it is required to select the size. For details, refer to INSPECTION , Oil Pump.

NOTE: On the inner rotor, outer rotor and the rear chain cover, there are identification marks of A, B, or C in locations shown on the diagram. When replacing, use those with matching identification marks.

Fig 1: Locating Matching Identification Marks

Remove the used liquid gasket from mating surface, and degrease it.
Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of rear chain cover.
Liquid gasket

THREE BOND 1280B (Part No. K0877A018)

Applying liquid gasket diameter

(A) 1.0±0.5 mm (0.039±0.020 in)

(B) 3.0±1.0 mm (0.118±0.039 in)

Fig 2: Applying Liquid Gasket To Mating Surface Of Rear Chain Cover
Install the O-ring.
NOTE:
- Do not reuse the O-ring.
- Do not install the O-ring in wrong place.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring
Temporarily tighten the rear chain cover.
NOTE: Do not install the bolts in wrong place.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Chain Cover Bolts

Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.

Tightening torque:

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

(1) - (11)	9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 ft-lb)
(12) - (19)	20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb)
(20) - (30)	9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 ft-lb)
(31) - (38)	12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)
(39) - (45)	9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Tightening Sequence Of Bolts

Install the water pump. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Water Pump. >
Install the oil pump. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Pump. >
Install the crank sprocket.
Install the cam sprocket. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Cam Sprocket. >
Install the timing chain. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Chain Assembly. >
Install the front chain cover.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Chain Cover. >
Install the crank pulley. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley. >