1997 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 2. Timing Belt
A: REMOVAL
1. CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND BELT COVER
B2M1215A
G2M0711
1) Remove V-belt cover, V-belt and air conditioning com-
pressor drive belt tensioner. <Ref. to 1-5 [01A0].>
2) Remove pu

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5) Remove right-hand belt cover.
B2M0731
6) Remove front belt cover.
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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 2. TIMING BELT
B2M0685A
G2M0713
B2M0686A
1) If alignment mark and/or arrow mark (which indicates
rotation direction) on timing belt fade away, put new marks
before removing timing belt as follows:
(1)

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(2) Using white paint, put alignment and/or arrow
marks on timing belts in relation to the sprockets.
Z
1: 54.5 tooth length
Z
2: 51 tooth length
Z
3: 28 tooth length
B2M0688
B2M0689
G2M0739

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 3. BELT TENSIONER AND IDLER
B2M0690A
B2M0732
1) Remove belt idler.
B2M0733
2) Remove belt idler No. 2.
B2M0734
3) Remove belt tensioner and spacer.
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4) Remove belt tension adjuster.
4. SPROCKET
B2M0691A
H2M1294A
1) Remove left-hand intake camshaft sprocket.
2) Remove left-hand exhaust camshaft sprocket.
3) Remove right-hand intake camshaft

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7) Remove left-hand belt cover No. 2.
B2M0738
8) Remove right-hand belt cover No. 2.
B: INSPECTION
1. TIMING BELT
1) Check timing belt teeth for breaks, cracks, and wear. If
any fault is found

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 2. BELT TENSION ADJUSTER
1) Visually check oil seals for leaks, and rod ends for
abnormal wear or scratches. If necessary, replace belt ten-
sion adjuster.
CAUTION:
Slight traces of oil at rod’s oil