1997 SUBARU LEGACY remove

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3) Bleed air from hydraulic lash adjuster as described
below:
(1) While dipping hydraulic lash adjuster in engine oil,
as shown in Figure, push check ball in usinga2mm
(0.08 in) diameter round bar.
(2) With check ball pushed in, manually move plunger
up and down at one second intervals until air bubbles
disappear.
(3) After air bubbles disappear, remove round bar and
quickly push plunger in to ensure it is locked. If plunger
does not lock properly, replace hydraulic lash adjuster.
CAUTION:
Leave hydraulic lash adjuster (after air is bled) in
engine oil until it is ready for installation.
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4) Using ST;
(1) Insert lash adjuster into ST, and fill ST with engine
oil. Usinga2mm(0.08 in) diameter rod, push check
ball in.
ST 499597000 OIL SEAL GUIDE
(2) With check ball pushed in, push plunger at an inter-
val of one second.
(3) Move plunger up and down until air bubbles are no
longer emitted from lash adjuster.
NOTE:
Hold hydraulic lash adjusters vertically during air bleeding.
5) Remove the rod. Push plunger to ensure that air is
completely bled out.
CAUTION:
If plunger does not properly lock (when pushed),
replace lash adjuster with a new one.
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2. Hydraulic Lash Adjuster

3. Timing Belt
A: REMOVAL
1. CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND BELT COVER
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1) Remove V-belt and A/C belt tensioner.
2) Remove pulley bolt. To lock crankshaft use ST.
ST 499977000 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WRENCH
3) Remove crankshaft pulley.
4) Remove left side belt cover.
5) Remove right side belt cover.
6) Remove front belt cover.
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3. Timing Belt

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(2) Using white paint, put alignment and/or arrow
marks on timing belts in relation to the sprockets.
Z
1: 44 tooth length
Z
2: 40.5 tooth length
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2) Loosen tensioner adjuster mounting bolts.
3) Remove belt idler.
4) Remove belt idler No. 2.
5) Remove timing belt.
6) Remove tensioner adjuster.
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3. Timing Belt

3. BELT TENSIONER AND IDLER
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1) Remove belt idler.
2) Remove belt tensioner and spacer.
3) Remove belt tensioner adjuster.
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3. Timing Belt

4. SPROCKET
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1) Remove left side camshaft sprocket.
2) Remove right side camshaft sprocket. To lock camshaft
use ST.
ST 499207100 CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH
3) Remove crankshaft sprocket.
4) Remove left side belt cover No. 2.
5) Remove right side belt cover No. 2.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or lose the seal rubber when removing
belt covers.
6) Remove tensioner bracket.
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3. Timing Belt

B: INSPECTION
1. TIMING BELT
1) Check timing belt teeth for breaks, cracks, and wear. If
any fault is found, replace belt.
2) Check the condition of back side of belt; if any crack is
found, replace belt.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to let oil, grease or coolant contact
the belt. Remove quickly and thoroughly if this hap-
pens.
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Do not bend the belt sharply.
Bending radius: h
60 mm (2.36 in) or more
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 seal does not indicate a
problem.
2) While holding tensioner with both hands, push the rod
section against floor or wall ensuring the rod section will
react as follows:
(1) When applying a force of 147 N (15 kg, 33 lb), the
rod section should not sink.
(2) When applying a force of 147 to 490 N (15 to 50 kg,
33 to 110 lb), the rod section should maintain a projec-
tionally acting force and should not sink within 8.5 sec-
onds.
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3. Timing Belt

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1) Installation of timing belt
(1) Using ST, turn left and right camshaft sprockets so
that their alignment marks come to top positions.
ST 499207100 CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH
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(2) While aligning alignment mark on timing belt with
marks on sprockets, position timing belt properly.
CAUTION:
Ensure belt’s rotating direction is correct.
2) Install belt idler No. 2.
3) Install belt idler.
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4) Loosen belt tension adjuster attaching bolts and move
adjuster all the way to the left. Tighten the bolts.
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5) After ensuring that the marks on timing belt and cam-
shaft sprockets are aligned, remove stopper pin from belt
tension adjuster.
CAUTION:
After properly installing timing belt, remove rocker
cover and ensure that the valve lash adjuster contains
no air.
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3. Timing Belt

4. Valve Rocker Assembly
A: REMOVAL
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1) Disconnect PCV hose and remove rocker cover.
2) Removal of valve rocker assembly
(1) Remove bolts

1through
4in numerical sequence.
CAUTION:
Leave two or three threads of bolt

1engaged to retain
valve rocker assembly.
(2) Equally loosen bolts

5through
8all the way, being
careful that knock pin is not gouged.
(3) Remove valve rocker assembly.
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4. Valve Rocker Assembly