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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECAMSHAFT, ENGINE
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Camshaft, Engine
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Camshaft, Engine
Intake Valve Timing:
Opening 4° BTDC
Closing 52° ABDC
Exhaust Valve Timing:
Opening 48° BBDC
Closing 12° ATDC
Camshaft Bend Limit 0.025 mm (0.0010 inch)
Thrust Clearance:
Standard 0.030 - 0.260 mm (0.0012 - 0.0102 inch)
Limit 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch)
Cam Lobe Height:
Intake:
Standard 32.244 - 32.344 mm (1.2694 - 1.2734 inch)
Limit 32.094 mm (1.2635 inch)
Exhaust:
Standard 31.964 - 32.064 mm (1.2584 - 1.2624 inch)
Limit 31.814 mm (1.2525 inch)
Camshaft Journal Outside Diameter:
Right Hand:
Front 31.935 - 31.950 mm (1.2573 - 1.2579 inch)
Center 37.435 - 37.450 mm (1.4738 - 1.4744 inch)
Rear 37.935 - 37.950 mm (1.4935 - 1.4941 inch)
Left Hand:
Front 37.935 - 37.950 mm (1.4935 - 1.4941 inch)
Center 37.435 - 37.450 mm (1.4738 - 1.4744 inch)
Rear 31.935 - 31.950 mm (1.2573 - 1.2579 inch)
Camshaft Journal Hole Inside Diameter:
Right Hand:
Front 32.005 - 32.025 mm (1.2600 - 1.2608 inch)
Center 37.505 - 37.525 mm (1.4766 - 1.4774 inch)
Rear 38.005 - 38.025 mm (1.4963 - 1.4970 inch)
Left Hand:
Front 38.005 - 38.025 mm (1.4963 - 1.4970 inch)
Center 37.505 - 37.525 mm (1.4766 - 1.4774 inch)
Rear 32.005 - 32.025 mm (1.2600 - 1.2608 inch)
Oil Clearance:
Standard 0.055 - 0.090 mm (0.0022 - 0.0035 inch)
Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)
Opening 4° BTDC
Closing 52° ABDC
Exhaust Valve Timing:
Opening 48° BBDC
Closing 12° ATDC
Camshaft Bend Limit 0.025 mm (0.0010 inch)
Thrust Clearance:
Standard 0.030 - 0.260 mm (0.0012 - 0.0102 inch)
Limit 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch)
Cam Lobe Height:
Intake:
Standard 32.244 - 32.344 mm (1.2694 - 1.2734 inch)
Limit 32.094 mm (1.2635 inch)
Exhaust:
Standard 31.964 - 32.064 mm (1.2584 - 1.2624 inch)
Limit 31.814 mm (1.2525 inch)
Camshaft Journal Outside Diameter:
Right Hand:
Front 31.935 - 31.950 mm (1.2573 - 1.2579 inch)
Center 37.435 - 37.450 mm (1.4738 - 1.4744 inch)
Rear 37.935 - 37.950 mm (1.4935 - 1.4941 inch)
Left Hand:
Front 37.935 - 37.950 mm (1.4935 - 1.4941 inch)
Center 37.435 - 37.450 mm (1.4738 - 1.4744 inch)
Rear 31.935 - 31.950 mm (1.2573 - 1.2579 inch)
Camshaft Journal Hole Inside Diameter:
Right Hand:
Front 32.005 - 32.025 mm (1.2600 - 1.2608 inch)
Center 37.505 - 37.525 mm (1.4766 - 1.4774 inch)
Rear 38.005 - 38.025 mm (1.4963 - 1.4970 inch)
Left Hand:
Front 38.005 - 38.025 mm (1.4963 - 1.4970 inch)
Center 37.505 - 37.525 mm (1.4766 - 1.4774 inch)
Rear 32.005 - 32.025 mm (1.2600 - 1.2608 inch)
Oil Clearance:
Standard 0.055 - 0.090 mm (0.0022 - 0.0035 inch)
Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.