Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 1097

7) Install the belt cover. <Ref. to ME(TURBO)-47,
INSTALLATION, Belt Cover.>
8) Install the crankshaft pulley. <Ref. to ME(TUR-
BO)-46, REMOVAL, Crankshaft Pulley.>
9) Install the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(TURBO)-45, IN-
STALLATION, V-belt.>
TIMING BELT ASSEMBLY
C: INSPECTION
1. TIMING BELT
1) Check the timing belt teeth for breaks, cracks,
and wear. If any fault is found, replace the belt.
2) Check the condition of back side of belt; if any
crack is found, replace the belt.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to let oil, grease or coolant
contact the belt. Remove quickly and thorough-
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ly if this happens.
• Do not bend the belt sharply.
Bending radius: h
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2. AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION ADJUST-
ER
1) Visually check the oil seals for leaks, and rod
ends for abnormal wear or scratches. If necessary,
replace the automatic belt tension adjuster assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
Slight traces of oil at rod's oil seal does not in-
dicate a problem.
2) Check that the adjuster rod does not move when
a pressure of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lb) is applied to it.
This is to check adjuster rod stiffness.
ME(TURBO)-55
60 mm (2.36 in) or more
MECHANICAL
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