1997 SUBARU LEGACY engine

7. Valve Clearance
A: INSPECTION
1. 2200 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
Inspection and adjustment of valve clearance should
be performed while engine is cold.
1) Set the vehicle onto the lift.
2) Disconnect battery ground cable.
3) Remove timing belt cover (RH).
B2M1225A
4) Remove rocker cover.

When inspecting #1 and #3 cylinders;
(1) Disconnect connector from mass air flow sensor.
B2M1226A
(2) Loosen clamp which connects air intake duct to air
intake chamber.
(3) Remove the two clips from air cleaner upper cover.
CAUTION:
Before installing air cleaner upper cover, align hole(s)
with protruding portions of air cleaner lower case, then
secure upper cover.
(4) Disconnect blow-by hose from air intake duct.
B2M1227
(5) Remove air intake duct and air cleaner upper cover
as a unit.
(6) Remove air cleaner element.
(7) Disconnect spark plug cords from spark plugs (#1
and #3 cylinders).
(8) Remove under cover (RH).
(9) Place suitable container under the vehicle.
(10) Disconnect PCV hose from rocker cover (RH).
(11) Remove bolts, then remove rocker cover (RH).
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B2M1230A
8) Similar to measurement procedures used for #1
cylinder, measure #2, #3 and #4 cylinder valve clearances.
NOTE:

Be sure to set cylinder pistons to their respective top
dead centers on compression stroke before measuring
valve clearances.

To set #3, #2 and #4 cylinder pistons to their top dead
centers on compression stroke, turn crankshaft pulley
clockwise 90°at a time starting with arrow mark on right-
hand camshaft sprocket facing up.
9) After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse
order of removal.
2. 2500 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
Inspection and adjustment of valve clearance should
be performed while engine is cold.
1) Set the vehicle onto the lift.
2) Disconnect battery ground cable.
3) Remove canister.
4) Remove one bolt which secures timing belt cover (RH).
5) Lift-up the vehicle.
6) Remove under cover (RH).
7) Remove canister bracket.
8) Loosen remaining bolts which secure timing belt cover
(RH), then remove belt cover.
9) Lower the vehicle.
B2M1225A
10) Remove rocker cover.

When inspecting #1 and #3 cylinders;
(1) Disconnect connector from mass air flow sensor.
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7. Valve Clearance

B2M1228A
B: ADJUSTMENT
1. 2200 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
Adjustment of valve clearance should be performed
while engine is cold.
1) Set #1 cylinder piston to top dead center of compres-
sion stroke by rotating crankshaft pulley clockwise.
NOTE:
When arrow mark on camshaft sprocket (RH) comes
exactly to the top, #1 cylinder piston is brought to the top
dead center of compression stroke.
B2M1238A
2) Adjust the #1 cylinder valve clearance.
(1) Loosen the valve rocker nut and screw.
(2) Place suitable thickness gauge.
(3) While noting valve clearance, tighten valve rocker
adjust screw.
(4) When specified valve clearance is obtained, tighten
valve rocker nut.
Tightening torque:
10±1 N⋅m (1.0±0.1 kg-m, 7.2±0.7 ft-lb)
CAUTION:

Insert the thickness gauge in as horizontal a direc-
tion as possible with respect to the valve stem end
face.

Adjust exhaust valve clearances while lifting-up the
vehicle.
Valve clearance:
Intake: 0.20±0.02 mm (0.0079±0.0008 in)
Exhaust: 0.25±0.02 mm (0.0098±0.0008 in)
3) Ensure that valve clearances are within specifications.
4) Turn crankshaft two complete rotations until #1 cylinder
piston is again set to top dead center on compression
stroke.
5) Ensure that valve clearances are within specifications.
If necessary, re-adjust valve clearances.
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7. Valve Clearance

B2M1230A
6) Similar to adjustment procedures used for #1 cylinder,
adjust #2, #3 and #4 cylinder valve clearances.
NOTE:

Be sure to set cylinder pistons to their respective top
dead centers on compression stroke before adjusting valve
clearances.

To set #3, #2 and #4 cylinder pistons to their top dead
centers on compression stroke, turn crankshaft pulley
clockwise 90°at a time starting with arrow mark on right-
hand camshaft sprocket facing up.
B2M1234A
2. 2500 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
Adjustment of valve clearance should be performed
while engine is cold.
1) Measure all valve clearances.
NOTE:
Record each valve clearance after it has been measured.
2) Remove timing belt, camshaft sprockets, and related
parts.
3) Remove camshaft.
B2M1240A
4) Remove shim from valve lifter.
5) Measure thickness of shim with micrometer.
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7. Valve Clearance

1. Engine
A: SPECIFICATIONS
EngineModel2200 cc
TypeHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke
gasoline engine
Valve arrangement Belt driven, single over-head camshaft, 4-valve/cylinder
Bore x Stroke mm (in) 96.9 x 75.0 (3.815 x 2.953)
Displacement cm
3(cu in) 2,212 (135.0)
Compression ratio9.7
Compression pressure
(at 200 — 300 rpm) kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)1,079 — 1,275
(11.0 — 13.0, 156 — 185)
Number of piston rings Pressure ring: 2, Oil ring: 1
Intake valve timingOpening 4° BTDC
Closing 52° ABDC
Exhaust valve timingOpening 48° BBDC
Closing 12° ATDC
Valve clearanceIntake mm (in) 0.20±0.02 (0.0079±0.0008)
Exhaust mm (in) 0.25±0.02 (0.0098±0.0008)
Idling speed
[At neutral position on MT, or
“P” or “N” position on AT] rpm700±100 (No load)
850±50 (A/C switch ON)
Firing order1,3,2,4
Ignition timing BTDC/rpm 14°±8°/700 (MT), 20°±8°/700 (AT)
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B: SERVICE DATA
Belt
tension
adjusterProtrusion of adjuster rod 15.4—16.4 mm (0.606—0.646 in)
Belt ten-
sionerSpacer O.D. 16 mm (0.63 in)
Tensioner bush I.D. 16.16 mm (0.6362 in)
Clearance between spacer and bushSTD 0.117—0.180 mm (0.0046—0.0071 in)
Limit 0.230 mm (0.0091 in)
Side clearance of spacerSTD 0.37—0.54 mm (0.0146—0.0213 in)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
Valve
rocker armClearance between shaft and armSTD 0.020—0.054 mm (0.0008—0.0021 in)
Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
CamshaftBend limit 0.025 mm (0.0010 in)
Thrust clearanceSTD 0.030—0.260 mm (0.0012—0.0102 in)
Limit 0.35 mm (0.0138 in)
Cam lobe heightIntakeSTD 32.244—32.344 mm (1.2694—1.2734 in)
Limit 32.094 mm (1.2635 in)
ExhaustSTD 31.964—32.064 mm (1.2584—1.2624 in)
Limit 31.814 mm (1.2525 in)
Camshaft journal O.D. RHFront
LHRear 31.935—31.950 mm (1.2573—1.2579 in)
Center Center 37.435—37.450 mm (1.4738—1.4744 in)
Rear Front 37.935—37.950 mm (1.4935—1.4941 in)
Camshaft journal hole
I.D.RHFront
LHRear 32.005—32.025 mm (1.2600—1.2608 in)
Center Center 37.505—37.525 mm (1.4766—1.4774 in)
Rear Front 38.005—38.025 mm (1.4963—1.4970 in)
Oil clearanceSTD 0.055—0.090 mm (0.0022—0.0035 in)
Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Cylinder
headSurface warpage limit 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Surface grinding limit 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Standard height 98.3 mm (3.870 in)
Valve setRefacing angle 90°
Contacting widthIntakeSTD 0.7 mm (0.028 in)
Limit 1.4 mm (0.055 in)
ExhaustSTD 1.4 mm (0.055 in)
Limit 1.8 mm (0.071 in)
Valve
guideInner diameter 6.000—6.012 mm (0.2362—0.2367 in)
Protrusion above head 17.5—18.0 mm (0.689—0.709 in)
ValveHead edge thicknessIntakeSTD 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
ExhaustSTD 1.2 mm (0.047 in)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
Stem diameterIntake 5.950—5.965 mm (0.2343—0.2348 in)
Exhaust 5.945—5.960 mm (0.2341—0.2346 in)
Stem oil clearanceSTDIntake 0.035—0.062 mm (0.0014—0.0024 in)
Exhaust 0.040—0.067 mm (0.0016—0.0026 in)
Limit—0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Overall lengthIntake 101.0 mm (3.976 in)
Exhaust 101.2 mm (3.984 in)
STD: Standard I.D.: Inner Diameter O.D.: Outer Diameter
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Valve springFree length 44.05 mm (1.7342 in)
Squareness 2.5°, 1.9 mm (0.075 in)
Tension/spring height174.6—200.1 N
(17.8—20.4 kg, 39.2—45.0 lb)/36.0 mm (1.417 in)
405.0—458.0 N
(41.3—46.7 kg, 91.1—103.0 lb)/28.2 mm (1.110 in)
Cylinder
blockSurface warpage limit (mating with cylinder head) 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Surface grinding limit 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Cylinder bore STDA 96.905—96.915 mm (3.8151—3.8155 in)
B 96.895—96.905 mm (3.8148—3.8151 in)
TaperSTD 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Out-of-roundnessSTD 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
Limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Piston clearanceSTD 0.010—0.030 mm (0.0004—0.0012 in)
Limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Enlarging (boring) limit 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
Piston Outer diameterSTDA 96.885—96.895 mm (3.8144—3.8148 in)
B 96.875—96.885 mm (3.8140—3.8144 in)
0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
OS97.115—97.145 mm (3.8234—3.8246 in)
0.50 mm (0.0197 in)
OS97.365—97.395 mm (3.8333—3.8344 in)
Piston pinStandard clearance between piston
pin and hole in pistonSTD 0.004—0.010 mm (0.0002—0.0004 in)
Limit 0.020 mm (0.0008 in)
Degree of fitPiston pin must be fitted into position with thumb at 20°C
(68°F).
Piston ringPiston ring gapTop ringSTD 0.20—0.35 mm (0.0079—0.0138 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Second
ringSTD 0.20—0.50 mm (0.0079—0.0197 in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Oil ringSTD 0.20—0.70 mm (0.0079—0.0276 in)
Limit 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
Clearance between piston
ring and piston ring grooveTop ringSTD 0.040—0.080mm (0.0016—0.0031 in)
Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Second
ringSTD 0.030—0.070 mm (0.0012—0.0028 in)
Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Connecting
rodBend twist per 100 mm (3.94 in) in
lengthLimit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Side clearanceSTD 0.070—0.330 mm (0.0028—0.0130 in)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.016 in)
Connecting
rod bearingOil clearanceSTD 0.015—0.045 mm (0.0006—0.0018 in)
Limit 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Thickness at center portionSTD 1.492—1.501 mm (0.0587—0.0591 in)
0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)
US1.510—1.513 mm (0.0594—0.0596 in)
0.05 mm
(0.0020 in)
US1.520—1.523 mm (0.0598—0.0600 in)
0.25 mm
(0.0098 in)
US1.620—1.623 mm (0.0638—0.0639 in)
Connecting
rod bushingClearance between piston pin and
bushingSTD 0—0.022 mm (0—0.0009 in)
Limit 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
STD: Standard OS: Oversize US: Undersize
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CrankshaftBend limit 0.035 mm (0.0014 in)
Crank pin and crank journalOut-of-roundness 0.030 mm (0.0012 in) or less
Grinding limit 0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
Crank pin outer diameterSTD 51.984—52.000 mm (2.0466—2.0472 in)
0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)
US51.954—51.970 mm (2.0454—2.0461 in)
0.05 mm
(0.0020 in)
US51.934—51.950 mm (2.0446—2.0453 in)
0.25 mm
(0.0098 in)
US51.734—51.750 mm (2.0368—2.0374 in)
Crank journal outer diameter#1, #5STD 59.992—60.008 mm (2.3619—2.3625 in)
0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)
US59.962—59.978 mm (2.3607—2.3613 in)
0.05 mm
(0.0020 in)
US59.934—59.950 mm (2.3596—2.3602 in)
0.25 mm
(0.0098 in)
US59.742—59.758 mm (2.3520—2.3527 in)
#2, #3, #4STD 59.992—60.008 mm (2.3619—2.3625 in)
0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)
US59.954—59.970 mm (2.3604—2.3610 in)
0.05 mm
(0.0020 in)
US59.934—59.950 mm (2.3596—2.3602 in)
0.25 mm
(0.0098 in)
US59.734—59.750 mm (2.3517—2.3524 in)
Thrust clearanceSTD 0.030—0.115 mm (0.0012—0.0045 in)
Limit 0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
Oil clearance#1, #5 STD 0.003—0.030 mm (0.0001—0.0012 in)
#2, #3, #4 STD 0.010—0.033 mm (0.0004—0.0013 in)
#1, #3, #5 Limit 0.040 mm (0.0016 in)
#2, #4 Limit 0.035 mm (0.0014 in)
Crankshaft
bearingCrankshaft bearing thickness#1, #5STD 1.998—2.011 mm (0.0787—0.0792 in)
0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)
US2.017—2.020 mm (0.0794—0.0795 in)
0.05 mm
(0.0020 in)
US2.027—2.030 mm (0.0798—0.0799 in)
0.25 mm
(0.0098 in)
US2.127—2.130 mm (0.0837—0.0839 in)
#2, #3, #4STD 2.000—2.013 mm (0.0787—0.0793 in)
0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)
US2.019—2.022 mm (0.0795—0.0796 in)
0.05 mm
(0.0020 in)
US2.029—2.032 mm (0.0799—0.0800 in)
0.25 mm
(0.0098 in)
US2.129—2.132 mm (0.0838—0.0839 in)
STD: Standard US: Undersize
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