1997 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 5. SPROCKET
1) Check sprocket teeth for abnormal wear and scratches.
2) Make sure there is no free play between sprocket and
key.
3) Check crankshaft sprocket notch for sensor for damage
and contamina

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual B2M0737
2) Install left-hand belt cover No. 2.
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3) Install tensioner bracket.
4) Install crankshaft sprocket.
H2M1294A
5) Install right-hand exhaust camshaft sprocket. To lock
camshaft, use ST.

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 2. BELT TENSIONER AND IDLER
B2M0690B
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25±2 (2.5±0.2, 18±1.4)
T2: 39±4 (4.0±0.4, 29±2.9)
G2M0119
1) Installation of belt tensioner adjuster
(1) Insert st

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G2M0725
(2) Temporarily tighten bolts while tension adjuster is
pushed all the way to the right.
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2) Install belt tensioner.
3) Install belt idler.
4) Install belt idler No. 2.
3. TIMING BELT
B

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G2M0728
1) Crankshaft and camshaft sprocket alignment
(1) Align mark on crankshaft sprocket with mark on the
oil pump cover at cylinder block.
B2M0694A
(2) Align single line mark on right-hand exhaust

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual (6) Ensure camshaft and crankshaft sprockets are
positioned as shown.
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CAUTION:
Intake and exhaust camshafts for this DOHC engine
can be independently rotated with timing belts
removed

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual B2M0698A
When timing belts are not installed, four camshafts
are held at the“zero-lift”position, where all cams on
camshafts do not push intake and exhaust valves
down. (Under this condition, all

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G2M0739
3) Install belt idler.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the marks on timing belt and sprockets
are aligned.
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4) Loosen tension adjuster attaching bolts and move
adjuster all the way to the left.