1997 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 4. Cylinder Head
A: REMOVAL
1. INTAKE MANIFOLD
1) Remove V-belt.
2) Remove generator, air conditioner compressor and
brackets.
3) Remove hoses and tubes from cylinder block.
4) Disconnect each connect

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G2M0757
1) Remove oil level gauge guide attaching bolt (left-hand
only).
2) Remove cylinder head bolts in numerical sequence
shown in figure.
CAUTION:
Leave bolts
1and4engaged by three or four threa

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual B2M1221A
1) Remove shims and valve lifters.
2) Compress the valve spring and remove the valve spring
retainer key. Remove each valve and valve spring.
ST1 498267600 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
ST2 499718000 V

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G2M0761
2. VALVE SEAT
Inspect intake and exhaust valve seats, and correct the
contact surfaces with valve seat cutter if they are defective
or when valve guides are replaced.
Valve seat width: W
Intak

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G2M0762
2) If the clearance between valve guide and stem exceeds
the specification, replace guide as follows:
(1) Place cylinder head on ST1 with the combustion
chamber upward so that valve guides ent

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G2M0153
4. INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE
1) Inspect the flange and stem of valve, and replace if
damaged, worn, or deformed, or if“H”is less than the
specified limit.
H:
Intake
Standard
1.2 mm (0.047 i

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual CAUTION:
Apply engine oil to oil seal before force-fitting.
Differentiate between intake valve oil seal and
exhaust valve oil seal by noting their difference in
color.
Color of rubber part:
Intake [

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual B2M1222
8. VALVE LIFTER
1) Check valve lifter for scratch or uneven wear.
2) Measure outer diameter of valve lifter.
Outer diameter:
32.959—32.975 mm (1.2976—1.2982 in)
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3) Measure inner di