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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2007OUTBACK LIMITED, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELTENGINE MECHANICAL (H4SO)VALVE ROCKER ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION

2007 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, Standard

Valve Rocker Assembly: Installation

2007 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation

Install the valve rocker assembly.
1. Temporarily tighten the bolts equally in alphabetical order as shown in the figure.
  NOTE:
  - Do not temporarily tighten the bolts (i) and (j).
  - Set the ST in the position shown in the drawing to mount the intake valve rocker assembly.
  ST 18354AA000 VALVE ROCKER HOLDER
  
  Fig 1: Identifying ST (18354AA000) Valve Rocker Holder
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Tighten the bolts (a) through (h) to specified torque.
  Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
3. Tighten the bolts (i) through (j) to specified torque.
  Tightening torque: 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Valve Rocker Assembly Bolt Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
4. Use the ST to rotate the spring stopper in the direction of the arrow to fasten the adjuster pin.
  ST 18258AA000 SPRING INSTALLER
  
  Fig 3: Identifying ST (18258AA000) Spring Installer
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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