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Intake Side

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  1. Remove the engine from vehicle. Refer to , REMOVAL , Engine Assembly.
  2. Measure all the valve clearances. Refer to , INSPECTION , Valve Clearance.
    NOTE: Record each valve clearance after measurement.
  3. Remove the timing chain assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Timing Chain Assembly.
  4. Remove the cam sprocket. Refer to , REMOVAL , Cam Sprocket.
  5. Remove the camshaft. Refer to , REMOVAL , Camshaft.
  6. Remove the valve lifter.
  7. Measure the thickness of valve lifter using micrometer.
    Fig 1: Measuring Thickness Of Valve Lifter Using Micrometer
    G04998619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Select a valve lifter of suitable thickness using the measured valve clearance and valve lifter thickness, and install it.
    NOTE: Use a new valve lifter.
    Unit: mm (in)
    S = (V + T)+ - 0.20 (0.0079)
    S: Valve lifter thickness required
    V: Measured valve clearance
    T: Valve lifter thickness to be used
  9. Install the camshaft. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Camshaft.
  10. Install the cam sprocket. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Cam Sprocket.
  11. Install the timing chain assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Timing Chain Assembly.
  12. Measure all valve clearance again at this time. If the valve clearance is not correct, repeat the procedure over again from the first step.

    Valve clearance (adjustment value): 

    0.20 +0.04 -0.06  mm (0.0079 +0.0016 -0.0024  in) 

  13. After adjustment, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: Use a new rocker cover gasket.
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