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Rocker Cover LH

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  1. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Align the timing mark (B) on crank pulley to the 0° in timing gauge (A) on chain cover as shown in the figure, and turn the crankshaft by 180° clockwise from that position.
      NOTE: 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: Turning Crankshaft 180° Clockwise
      G10308382Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. 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 Rocker Cover Gasket LH
    G10262666Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the rocker cover gasket LH to the rocker cover LH.
    NOTE: Use a new rocker cover gasket LH.
  4. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of rocker cover LH as shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old 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), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

    Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

    3.5±0.5 mm (0.1378±0.0197 in)

    Fig 3: Applying Liquid Gasket To Mating Surface Of Rocker Cover LH
    G11263865Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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: Rocker Cover LH Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G10262668Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. 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
    G11263295Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the #2 ignition coil and the #4 ignition coil. Ref. to IGNITION(H4DO)>Ignition Coil>INSTALLATION .
  8. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Install the V-belts. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>V-belt>INSTALLATION>V-BELT .
    2. Install the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Duct>INSTALLATION .
    3. Install the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO)>Battery>INSTALLATION .
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