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  1. Install the water pump onto the left-hand cylinder block.
    NOTE:
    • Replace gasket with a new one.
    • When installing water pump, tighten bolts in two stages in alphabetical sequence as shown in figure.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. First;  12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 ft.lb)
    2. Second;  12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 ft.lb)
    Fig 1: Installing Water Pump Onto Left-Hand Cylinder Block In Sequence
    G02621376Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the hose to the water pump.
  3. Install the tensioner bracket.
    1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18.1 ft.lb)
    Fig 2: Installing Tensioner Bracket
    G02621377Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the left-hand belt cover No. 2.
    1. Tightening torque:  5 N.m (0.5 kgf.m, 3.6 ft.lb)
    Fig 3: Installing Left-Hand Belt Cover No. 2.
    G02621378Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the left-hand camshaft sprockets by using ST.

    ST 18231AA010 CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH

    NOTE: Also the CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH (499207100) can be used.
    1. Tightening torque:  78 N.m (8.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ft.lb)
    Fig 4: Installing Left-Hand Camshaft Sprockets Using ST
    G02621379Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the belt idler No. 2.

    Tightening torque:  39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ft.lb)

    Fig 5: Installing Belt Idler No. 2
    G02621380Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the automatic belt tension adjuster which tension rod is held with pin. See AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AND BELT IDLER , Installation, Timing Belt.
  8. Install the timing belt, see INSTALLATION , Timing Belt.
  9. Install V-belts, see INSTALLATION , V-belt.
  10. Install the radiator, see INSTALLATION , Radiator.