Subaru Legacy (2005 year). Service manual - part 27

PM-15

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Timing Belt

2. DOHC MODEL

1) Protect the radiator with cardboard and blanket.
2) Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-40,
V-belt.>
3) Remove the A/C compressor V-belt tensioner.
4) Remove the pulley bolt. Use the ST to lock
crankshaft.
• Except for turbo MT model:
ST

499977400

CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

• Turbo MT model:
ST

499977100

CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

5) Remove the crank pulley.
6) Remove the belt cover (LH).
7) Remove the belt cover (RH).
8) Remove the front belt cover.

9) Remove the timing belt guide. (With timing belt
guide model)

10) Turn the crankshaft and align the alignment
marks on crankshaft, and left and right cam sprock-
ets with notches of belt cover and cylinder block.
Use the ST to turn crankshaft.

ST

PM-00093

PM-00008

ME-00727

ME-00728

ME-00729

PM-16

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Timing Belt

ST

499987500

CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

11) Remove the belt idler.

12) Remove the timing belt.
13) Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster as-
sembly.

14) Install in the reverse order of removal. <Ref. to
ME(H4DOTC)-46, Timing Belt.>

CAUTION:
When installing the timing belt, be sure to align 
all alignment marks on the belt with corre-
sponding marks on the sprockets. If incorrectly 
installed, interference between pistons and 
valves may occur.

B: INSPECTION

1. SOHC MODEL

1) Remove the front timing belt cover and timing
belt cover (LH).
2) While cranking engine at least four rotations,
check the timing belt back surface for cracks or
damage. Replace the faulty timing belt as needed.
3) Measure the timing belt width W. If it is less than
27 mm (1.06 in), check idlers, tensioner, water
pump pulley and cam sprocket to determine idler
alignment (squareness). Replace the worn timing
belt.

4) Install the front timing belt cover and timing belt
cover (LH).

2. DOHC MODEL

1) Remove the timing belt cover (LH).
2) While cranking engine at least four rotations,
check the timing belt back surface for cracks or
damage. Replace the faulty timing belt as needed.
3) Measure the timing belt width W. If it is less than
30 mm (1.18 in), check idlers, tensioner, water
pump pulley and cam sprocket to determine idler
alignment (squareness). Replace the worn timing
belt.

4) Install the timing belt cover (LH).

ME-00070

ME-00071

PM-00095

PM-00096

W

PM-00016

W

PM-00097

PM-17

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Fuel Line

8. Fuel Line

A: INSPECTION

The fuel line is located mostly internally, so check
pipes, areas near pipes, and engine compartment
piping for rust, hose damage, loose band, etc. If
faulty parts are found, repair or replace them.
• 2.0 L non-turbo and 2.5 L model
<Ref. to FU(H4SO 2.0)-53, Fuel Delivery, Return
and Evaporation Lines.>
• Turbo model
<Ref. to FU(H4DOTC)-55, Fuel Delivery, Return
and Evaporation Lines.>
• 3.0 L model
<Ref. to FU(H6DO)-54, Fuel Delivery, Return and
Evaporation Lines.>

PM-18

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Air Cleaner Element

9. Air Cleaner Element

A: REPLACEMENT

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

2) Disconnect the connector from mass air flow
sensor. (2.0 L turbo, 3.0 L and 2.5 L EC, EK, K4,
EH, ER model)
• 3.0 L and 2.5 L EC, EK, K4, EH, ER model

• Turbo model

3) Loosen the clamps (A) which connect the air
cleaner case to intake duct. (Turbo model)
4) Remove the clips (B) on air cleaner case.

• Non-turbo model

• Turbo model

5) Remove the air cleaner case (rear).
6) Remove the air cleaner element.

7) Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
• Fasten with a clip after inserting the lower tab of
the case.

IN-00203

IN-00204

PM-00181

PM-00182

(B)

PM-00183

(A)

(B)

(B)

(A)

IN-00206

IN-00207