Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 1595

7) Install the timing chain assembly.
<Ref. to ME(H6DO)-48, INSTALLATION, Timing
Chain Assembly.>
8) Install the front chain cover.
<Ref. to ME(H6DO)-45, INSTALLATION, Front
Chain Cover.>
9) Install the crank pulley.
<Ref. to ME(H6DO)-44, INSTALLATION, Crank
Pulley.>
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Set the cylinder head on ST.
ST 18250AA010 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
2) Remove the valve lifter.
3) Set the ST on valve spring retainer. Compress
the valve spring and remove the valve spring re-
tainer key. Remove each valve and valve spring.
ST 499718000 VALVE SPRING REMOVER
NOTE:
Keep all the removed parts in order for re-installing
in their original positions.
CAUTION:
• Mark each valve to prevent confusion.
• Use extreme care not to damage the lips of
the intake valve oil seals and exhaust valve oil
seals.
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Installation of valve spring and valve
(1) Set the cylinder head on ST.
ST 18250AA010 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
(2) Coat the stem of each valve with engine oil
and insert the valve into valve guide.
NOTE:
When inserting the valve into valve guide, use spe-
cial care not to damage the oil seal lip.
(3) Install the valve spring and retainer.
NOTE:
• Be sure to install the valve spring with its close-
coiled end facing the seat on cylinder head.
• For the valve spring on intake side, install two of
them (inner and outer).
Cylinder Head
ST
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ME(H6DO)-61
• Install the valve spring with the painted side fac-
ing to retainer.
(1) Valve spring seat
(2) Valve spring
(3) Retainer
(4) Painted face
(4) Set the ST on valve spring.
ST 499718000 VALVE SPRING REMOVER
(5) Compress the valve spring and install the
valve spring retainer key.
(6) After installing, tap the valve spring retainers
lightly with a wooden hammer for better seating.
2) Apply oil to the surface of the valve lifter and
valve shim.
3) Install the valve lifter and valve shim.
E: INSPECTION
1. CYLINDER HEAD
1) Make sure that crack or other damages do not
exist. In addition to visual inspection, inspect impor-
tant areas using liquid penetrant tester. Check that
there are no marks of gas leaking or water leaking
on gasket installing surface.
2) Set the cylinder head on ST.
ST 18250AA010 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
MECHANICAL
(1)
(4)
(2)
(3)
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ST
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