1997 SUBARU LEGACY engine head

D: ASSEMBLY
B2M1220B
B2M1221A
1) Installation of valve spring and valve
(1) Coat stem of each valve with engine oil and insert
valve into valve guide.
CAUTION:
When inserting valve into valve guide, use special care
not to damage the oil seal lip.
(2) Set cylinder head on ST1.
(3) Install valve spring and retainer using ST2.
ST1 498267600 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
ST2 499718000 VALVE SPRING REMOVER
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the valve springs with their painted
facing towards the valve spring retainer.
(4) Compress valve spring and fit valve spring retainer
key.
(5) After installing, tap valve spring retainers lightly
with wooden hammer for better seating.
2) Install valve lifter and shim.
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2-3bSERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Cylinder Head

E: INSTALLATION
1. CYLINDER HEAD
B2M0771A
1) Install cylinder head and gaskets on cylinder block.
CAUTION:
Use new cylinder head gaskets.
G2M0771
2) Tighten cylinder head bolts.
(1) Apply a coat of engine oil to washers and bolt
threads.
(2) Tighten all bolts to 29 N⋅m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb) in
numerical sequence.
Then tighten all bolts to 69 N⋅m (7.0 kg-m, 51 ft-lb) in
numerical sequence.
(3) Back off all bolts by 180°first; back them off by 180°
again.
(4) Tighten bolts

1and
2to 34 N⋅m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-
lb).
(5) Tighten bolts

3,
4,
5and
6to 15 N⋅m (1.5 kg-m,
11 ft-lb).
(6) Tighten all bolts by 80 to 90°in numerical
sequence.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten bolts more than 90°.
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4. Cylinder Head

2) Install camshaft sprockets, timing belt and related parts.

B2M0702
B2M0703
3) Install engine coolant pipe.
CAUTION:
Use new gaskets.
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4. Cylinder Head

G2M0628
9) Install engine coolant pump and gasket.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use a new gasket.
When installing engine coolant pump, tighten bolts
in two stages in numerical sequence as shown in Fig-
ure.
10) Install engine coolant pipe.
11) Install oil filter.
2. RELATED PARTS
1) Install cylinder heads.

2) Install camshafts, rocker cover and related parts.

3) Install camshaft sprockets, timing belt and related parts.

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2-3bSERVICE PROCEDURE
5. Cylinder Block

TROUBLE
Engine will not start.
Rough idle and engine stall
Low output, hesitation and poor acceleration
Surging
Engine does not return to idle.
Dieseling (Run-on)
After burning in exhaust system
Knocking
Excessive engine oil consumption
Excessive fuel consumption Starter does not turn.
Initial combustion does not occur.
Initial combustion occurs.
Engine stalls after initial combustion.
INTAKE SYSTEM
2111 3Loosened or cracked intake air pipe
3111 3 1Loosened or cracked blow-by hose
31211 2Loosened or cracked vacuum hose
22222Defective intake manifold gasket
22222Defective throttle body gasket
322 2 2Defective PCV valve
222 323Loosened oil filler cap
3312 1Dirty air cleaner element
FUEL LINE
13 322Defective fuel pump and relay
33322Clogged fuel line
222233Lack of or insufficient fuel
BELT
222Defective
222322 22 2Defective timing
FRICTION
3Seizure of crankshaft and connecting rod bearing
3Seized camshaft
3Seized or stuck piston and cylinder
COMPRESSION
333222 23 2Incorrect valve clearance
333223 3 3Loosened spark plugs or defective gasket
333223 3 3Loosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket
333223 2 2Improper valve seating
333333 3 13Defective valve stem
222223 3 3Worn or broken valve spring
333233 3 12Worn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston
222111 12 2Incorrect valve timing
222222Improper engine oil (low viscosity)
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2-3bDIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Trouble in General

1. Engine Cooling System
A: SPECIFICATIONS
1. 2200 cc MODEL
Cooling systemElectric fan + Forced engine coolant circulation
system
Total engine coolant capacity
(US qt, Imp qt) Approx. 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)
Engine
coolant
pumpTypeCentrifugal impeller type
Discharge performance IDischarge 20
(5.3 US gal, 4.4 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head760 rpm — 0.3 mAq (1.0 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Discharge performance IIDischarge 100
(26.4 US gal, 22.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head3,000 rpm — 5.0 mAq (16.4 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Discharge performance IIIDischarge 200
(52.8 US gal, 44.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head6,000 rpm — 23.0 mAq (75.5 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Impeller diameter 76 mm (2.99 in)
Number of impeller vanes 8
Pump pulley diameter 60 mm (2.36 in)
ThermostatTypeWax pellet type
Starts to open 76 — 80°C (169 — 176°F)
Fully opened91°C (196°F)
Valve lift9.0 mm (0.354 in) or more
Valve bore35 mm (1.38 in)
Radiator fanMotor120 W
Fan diameter x Blade 320 mm (12.60 in) x 5
RadiatorTypeCross flow, pressure type
Core dimensions670x361x16mm
(26.38 x 14.21 x 0.63 in)
Pressure range in which cap valve is openAbove: 88±10 kPa
(0.9±0.1 kg/cm
2, 12.8±1.4 psi)
Below: 4.9 to 9.8 kPa
(0.05 to 0.1 kg/cm
2, 0.7 to 1.4 psi)
FinsCorrugated fin type
Reservoir
tankCapacity 0.5
(0.5 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt)
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2-5SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Engine Cooling System

2. 2500 cc MODEL
Cooling systemElectric fan + Forced engine coolant circulation
system
Total engine coolant capacity
(US qt, Imp qt) Approx. 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)
Engine
coolant
pumpTypeCentrifugal impeller type
Discharge performance IDischarge 20
(5.3 US gal, 4.4 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head760 rpm—0.3 mAq (1.0 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Discharge performance IIDischarge 100
(26.4 US gal, 22.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head3,000 rpm—5.0 mAq (16.4 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Discharge performance IIIDischarge 200
(52.8 US gal, 44.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head6,000 rpm—23.0 mAq (75.5 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Impeller diameter 76 mm (2.99 in)
Number of impeller vanes 8
Pump pulley diameter 60 mm (2.36 in)
ThermostatTypeWax pellet type
Starts to open 76—80°C (169—176°F)
Fully opened91°C (196°F)
Valve lift9.0 mm (0.354 in) or more
Valve bore35 mm (1.38 in)
Radiator fanMotor120 W (main fan)
140 W (sub fan)
Fan diameter x Blade340 mm (13.39 in) x 5 (main fan)
280 mm (11.02 in) x 4 (sub fan)
RadiatorTypeCross flow, pressure type
Core dimensions670x361x25mm
(26.38 x 14.21 x 0.98 in)
Pressure range in which cap valve is openAbove: 88±10 kPa
(0.9±0.1 kg/cm
2, 12.8±1.4 psi)
Below:4.9 to9.8 kPa
(0.05 to0.1 kg/cm
2,0.7 to1.4 psi)
FinsCorrugated fin type
Reservoir
tankCapacity 0.5
(0.5 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt)
B: SERVICE DATA
Engine
coolant
pumpClearance between impeller and caseStandard
Limit0.5—0.7 mm (0.020—0.028 in)
1.0 mm (0.039 in)
“Thrust”runout of impeller end 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
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2-5SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Engine Cooling System

1. Engine Cooling System
Trouble Possible cause Corrective action
Over-heatinga. Insufficient engine coolantReplenish engine coolant, inspect for leakage, and
repair.
b. Loose timing belt Repair or replace timing belt tensioner.
c. Oil on drive belt Replace.
d. Malfunction of thermostat Replace.
e. Malfunction of engine coolant pump Replace.
f. Clogged engine coolant passage Clean.
g. Improper ignition timingInspect and repair ignition control system.

h. Clogged or leaking radiator Clean or repair, or replace.
i. Improper engine oil in engine coolant Replace engine coolant.
j. Air/fuel mixture ratio too leanInspect and repair fuel injection system.

k. Excessive back pressure in exhaust system Clean or replace.
l. Insufficient clearance between piston and cylinder Adjust or replace.
m. Slipping clutch Repair or replace.
n. Dragging brake Adjust.
o. Improper transmission oil Replace.
p. Defective thermostat Replace.
q. Malfunction of electric fanInspect radiator fan relay, engine coolant temperature
sensor or radiator motor and replace there.
Over-coolinga. Atmospheric temperature extremely low Partly cover radiator front area.
b. Defective thermostat Replace.
Engine coolant
leaks.a. Loosened or damaged connecting units on hoses Repair or replace.
b. Leakage from engine coolant pump Replace.
c. Leakage from engine coolant pipe Repair or replace.
d. Leakage around cylinder head gasket Retighten cylinder head bolts or replace gasket.
e. Damaged or cracked cylinder head and crankcase Repair or replace.
f. Damaged or cracked thermostat case Repair or replace.
g. Leakage from radiator Repair or replace.
Noisea. Defective drive belt Replace.
b. Defective radiator fan Replace.
c. Defective engine coolant pump bearing Replace engine coolant pump.
d. Defective engine coolant pump mechanical seal Replace engine coolant pump.
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1. Engine Cooling System