Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 276

MECHANICAL
5) After ensuring the marks on timing belt and cam
sprockets are aligned, remove the stopper pin from
belt tension adjuster.
6) Install the timing belt guide. (MT model)
(1) Temporarily tighten the timing belt guide
mounting bolts.
(2) Check and adjust the clearance between
timing belt and timing belt guide by using thick-
ness gauge.
Clearance:
" "
1.0 0.5 mm (0.039
(3) Tighten the timing belt guide mounting bolts.
ME-00245
ME-00230
0.020 in)
ME-00246
ME(H4SO 2.0)-46
Timing Belt
Tightening torque:
!
10 N m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
7) Install the timing belt cover.
<Ref. to ME(H4SO 2.0)-42, INSTALLATION, Tim-
ing Belt Cover.>
8) Install the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H4SO 2.0)-
40, INSTALLATION, Crank Pulley.>
9) Install the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4SO 2.0)-38,
INSTALLATION, V-belt.>
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 the backside of belt. If
cracks are found, replace the belt.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to let oil, grease or coolant
contact the belt. Remove quickly and thorough-
ly if this happens.
• Do not bend the timing belt sharply.
In radial diameter h:
60 mm (2.36 in) or more
h
ME-00247
ME-00248