1999 SUBARU LEGACY timing belt

2) Tighten cylinder head bolts.
(1) Apply a coat of engine oil to washers and
bolt threads.
(2) Tighten all bolts to 29 N´m (3.0 kg-m, 22
ft-lb) in alphabetical sequence.
Then tighten all bolts to 69 N´m (7.0 kg-m, 51
ft-lb) in alphabetical sequence.
(3) Back off all bolts by 180É first; back them off
by 180É again.
(4) Tighten bolts (a) and (b) to 34 N´m (3.5
kg-m, 25 ft-lb).
(5) Tighten bolts (c), (d), (e) and (f) to 15 N´m
(1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb).
(6) Tighten all bolts by 80 to 90É in alphabetical
sequence.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten bolts more than 90É.
(7) Further tighten all bolts by 80 to 90É in
alphabetical sequence.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the total ªre-tightening angleº [in
the former two steps], do not exceed 180É.
B2M2628B
3) Install oil level gauge guide and tighten attach-
ing bolt (left side only).
4) Install timing belt, camshaft sprocket and
related parts.

2. RELATED PARTS
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of
cylinder block and oil pump.
1) Install engine coolant pipe.
2) Install intake manifold.
3) Connect blow-by hose.
4) Connect oil pressure switch connector.
5) Install camshaft position sensor and camshaft
position sensor support.
6) Install connector bracket attaching bolt.
7) Connect spark plug cords.
8) Install generator and bracket.
9) Install A/C compressor and bracket. (With A/C
model)
10) Install V-belt(s).
11) Remove ENGINE STAND (ST).
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5. Cylinder Head

6. Cylinder Block
A: REMOVAL
1. RELATED PARTS
1) Remove timing belt, camshaft sprockets and
related parts.

2) Remove cylinder heads. [W5A0].>
3) Remove water pipe.
B2M2638
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6. Cylinder Block

(2) Apply fluid packing to matching surface of
oil pump.
Fluid packing:
THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
S2M0739A
(3) Apply a coat of engine oil to the inside of the
oil seal.
S2M0118A
(4) Install oil pump on cylinder block. Be care-
ful not to damage oil seal during installation.
CAUTION:
IDo not forget to install O-ring and seal when
installing oil pump.
IAlign flat surface of oil pump's inner rotor
with crankshaft before installation.
9) Install water pump and gasket.
CAUTION:
IBe sure to use a new gasket.
IWhen installing water pump, tighten bolts in
two stages in alphabetical sequence as shown
in figure.
H2M1568B
10) Install water by-pass pipe for heater.
11) Install oil filter using ST.
ST 498187300 OIL FILTER WRENCH
B2M2611A
2. RELATED PARTS
1) Install cylinder head, valve rocker assembly
and rocker cover.

2) Install timing belt and camshaft sprocket.

3) Install water pipe.
4) Install intake manifold.
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6. Cylinder Block

1. Engine Trouble in General
NOTE:
ªRANKº shown in the chart refer to the possibility of reason for the trouble in order (ªVery oftenº to ªRarelyº)
A Ð Very often
B Ð Sometimes
C Ð Rarely
TROUBLE PROBLEM PARTS, ETC. POSSIBLE CAUSE RANK
1. Engine will not start.
1) Starter does not turn.IStarterIDefective battery-to-starter harness B
IDefective starter switch C
IDefective inhibitor switch or neutral switch C
IDefective starter B
IBatteryIPoor terminal connecton A
IRun-down battrey A
IDefective charging system B
IFrictionISeizure of crankshaft and connecting rod bearing C
ISeized camshaft C
ISeized or stuck piston and cylinder C
2) Initial combustion does
not occur.IStarterIDefective starter C
IFuel injection system A
IFuel lineIDefective fuel pump and relay A
ILack of or insufficient fuel B
IBeltIDefective B
IDefective timing B
ICompressionIIncorrect valve clearance C
ILoosened spark plugs or defective gasket C
ILoosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket C
IImproper valve seating C
IDefective valve stem C
IWorn or broken valve spring B
IWorn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston C
IIncorrect valve timing B
IImproper engine oil (low viscosity) B
3) Initial combustion occur.IFuel injection system A
IIntake systemIDefective intake manifold gasket B
IDefective throttle body gasket B
IFuel lineIDefective fuel pump and relay C
IClogged fuel line C
ILack of or insufficient fuel B
IBeltIDefective B
IDefective timing B
ICompressionIIncorrect valve clearance C
ILoosened spark plugs or defective gasket C
ILoosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket C
IImproper valve seating C
IDefective valve stem C
IWorn or broken valve spring B
IWorn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston C
IIncorrect valve timing B
IImproper engine oil (low viscosity) B
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1. Engine Trouble in General

TROUBLE PROBLEM PARTS, ETC. POSSIBLE CAUSE RANK
4) Engine stalls after initial
combustion.Fuel injection system A
IIntake systemILoosened or cracked intake uct B
ILoosened or cracked PCV hose C
ILoosened or cracked vacuum hose C
IDefective intake manifold gasket B
IDefective throttle body gasket B
IDirty air cleaner element C
IFuel lineIClogged fuel line C
ILack of or insufficient fuel B
IBeltIDefective B
IDefective timing B
ICompressionIIncorrect valve clearance C
ILoosened spark plugs or defective gasket C
ILoosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket C
IImproper valve seating C
IDefective valve stem C
IWorn or broken valve spring B
IWorn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston C
IIncorrect valve timing B
IImproper engine oil (low viscosity) B
2. Rough idle and engine stall Fuel injection system A
IIntake systemILoosened or cracked intake duct A
ILoosened or cracked PCV hose A
ILoosened or cracked vacuum hose A
IDefective intake manifold gasket B
IDefective throttle body gasket B
IDefective PCV valve C
ILoosened oil filter cap B
IDirty air cleaner element C
IFuel lineIDefective fuel pump and relay C
IClogged fuel line C
ILack of or insufficient fuel B
IBeltIDefective timing C
ICompressionIIncorrect valve clearance B
ILoosened spark plugs or defective gasket B
ILoosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket B
IImproper valve seating B
IDefective valve stem C
IWorn or broken valve spring B
IWorn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston B
IIncorrect valve timing A
IImproper engine oil (low viscosity) B
ILubrication systemIIncorrect oil pressure B
IDefective rocker cover gasket C
ICooling systemIOverheating C
IOthersIMalfunction of evaporative emission control system A
IStuck or damaged throttle valve B
IAccelerator cable out of adjustment C
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1. Engine Trouble in General

TROUBLE PROBLEM PARTS, ETC. POSSIBLE CAUSE RANK
3. Low output, hesitation and
poor accelerationIFuel injection system A
IIntake systemILoosened or cracked intake duct A
ILoosened or cracked PCV hose A
ILoosened or cracked vacuum hose B
IDefective intake manifold gasket B
IDefective throttle body gasket B
IDefective PCV valve B
ILoosened oil filter cap B
IDirty air cleaner element A
IFuel lineIDefective fuel pump and relay B
IClogged fuel line B
ILack of or insufficient fuel C
IBeltIDefective timing B
ICompressionIIncorrect valve clearance B
ILoosened spark plugs or defective gasket B
ILoosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket B
IImproper valve seating B
IDefective valve stem C
IWorn or broken valve spring B
IWorn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston C
IIncorrect valve timing A
IImproper engine oil (low viscosity) B
ILubrication systemIIncorrect oil pressure B
ICooling systemIOverheating C
IOver cooling C
IOthersIMalfunction of evaporative emission control system A
4. SurgingIFuel injection system A
IIntake systemILoosened or cracked intake duct A
ILoosened or cracked PCV hose A
ILoosened or cracked vacuum hose A
IDefective intake manifold gasket B
IDefective throttle body gasket B
IDefective PCV valve B
ILoosened oil filter cap B
IDirty air cleaner element B
IFuel lineIDefective fuel pump and relay B
IClogged fuel line B
ILack of or insufficient fuel C
IBeltIDefective timing B
ICompressionIIncorrect valve clearance B
ILoosened spark plugs or defective gasket C
ILoosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket C
IImproper valve seating C
IDefective valve stem C
IWorn or broken valve spring C
IWorn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston C
IIncorrect valve timing A
IImproper engine oil (low viscosity) B
ICooling systemIOverheating B
IOthersIMalfunction of evaporative emission control system C
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1. Engine Trouble in General

TROUBLE PROBLEM PARTS, ETC. POSSIBLE CAUSE RANK
5. Engine does not return to
idle.Fuel injection system A
IIntake systemILoosened or cracked vacuum hose A
IOthersIStuck or damaged throttle valve A
IAccelerator cable out of adjustment B
6. Dieseling (Run-on)IFuel injection system A
ICooling systemIOverheating B
IOthersIMalfunction of evaporative emission control system B
7. After burning in exhaust
systemIFuel injection system A
IIntake systemILoosened or cracked intake duct C
ILoosened or cracked PCV hose C
ILoosened or cracked vacuum hose B
IDefective PCV valve B
ILoosened oil filter cap C
IBeltIDefective timing B
ICompressionIIncorrect valve clearance B
ILoosened spark plugs or defective gasket C
ILoosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket C
IImproper valve seating B
IDefective valve stem C
IWorn or broken valve spring C
IWorn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston C
IIncorrect valve timing A
ILubrication systemIIncorrect oil pressure C
ICooling systemIOver cooling C
IOthersIMalfunction of evaporative emission control system C
8. KnockingIFuel injection system A
IIntake systemILoosened oil filter cap B
IBeltIDefective timing B
ICompressionIIncorrect valve clearance C
IIncorrect valve timing B
ICooling systemIOverheating A
9. Excessive engine oil con-
sumptionIIntake systemILoosened or cracked PCV hose A
IDefective PCV valve B
ILoosened oil filter cap C
ICompressionIDefective valve stem A
IWorn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston A
ILubrication systemILoosened oil pump attaching bolts and defective
gasketB
IDefective oil filter seal B
IDefective crankshaft oil seal B
IDefective rocker cover gasket B
ILoosened oil drain plug or defective gasket B
ILoosened oil pan fitting bolts or defective oil pan B
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1. Engine Trouble in General

TROUBLE PROBLEM PARTS, ETC. POSSIBLE CAUSE RANK
10. Excessive fuel consump-
tionIFuel injection system A
IIntake systemIDirty air cleaner element A
IBeltIDefective timing B
ICompressionIIncorrect valve clearance B
ILoosened spark plugs or defective gasket C
ILoosened cylinder head bolts or defective gasket C
IImproper valve seating B
IDefective valve stem C
IWorn or broken valve spring C
IWorn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston B
IIncorrect valve timing B
ILubrication systemIIncorrect oil pressure C
ICooling systemIOver cooling C
IOthersIAccelerator cable out of adjustment B
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1. Engine Trouble in General