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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCYLINDER HEAD, VALVE GUIDE, AND VALVE SEATS
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Cylinder Head, Valve Guide, and Valve Seats
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Cylinder Head, Valve Guide, and Valve Seats
Cylinder Head:
Warpage Limit 0.0020 in.
Grinding Limit 0.004 in.
Standard Height 3.870 in.
Valve Guides:
Standard Inside Diameter .2362-.2367 in.
Protrusion Above Head .689-.709 in.
Stem To Guide Clearance:
Intake .0014-.0024 in.
Exhaust .0016-.0026in.
Valve Seats:
Seat Angle Degrees 45°
Seat Width:
Intake .028-.055 in.
Exhaust .039-.071 in.
Warpage Limit 0.0020 in.
Grinding Limit 0.004 in.
Standard Height 3.870 in.
Valve Guides:
Standard Inside Diameter .2362-.2367 in.
Protrusion Above Head .689-.709 in.
Stem To Guide Clearance:
Intake .0014-.0024 in.
Exhaust .0016-.0026in.
Valve Seats:
Seat Angle Degrees 45°
Seat Width:
Intake .028-.055 in.
Exhaust .039-.071 in.
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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.