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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYVALVE, INTAKE/EXHAUST
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Valve, Intake/Exhaust
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Valve, Intake/Exhaust
Head Edge Thickness:
Intake:
Standard 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
Exhaust:
Standard 1.2 mm (0.047 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
Stem Diameter:
Intake 5.950 - 5.965 mm (0.2343 - 0.2348 inch)
Exhaust 5.945 - 5.960 mm (0.2341 - 0.2346 inch)
Stem Oil Clearance:
Standard:
Intake 0.035 - 0.062 mm (0.0014 - 0.0024 inch)
Exhaust 0.040 - 0.067 mm (0.0016 - 0.0026 inch)
Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
Overall Length:
Intake 101.0 mm (3.976 inch)
Exhaust 101.2 mm (3.984 inch)
Intake:
Standard 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
Exhaust:
Standard 1.2 mm (0.047 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
Stem Diameter:
Intake 5.950 - 5.965 mm (0.2343 - 0.2348 inch)
Exhaust 5.945 - 5.960 mm (0.2341 - 0.2346 inch)
Stem Oil Clearance:
Standard:
Intake 0.035 - 0.062 mm (0.0014 - 0.0024 inch)
Exhaust 0.040 - 0.067 mm (0.0016 - 0.0026 inch)
Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
Overall Length:
Intake 101.0 mm (3.976 inch)
Exhaust 101.2 mm (3.984 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.