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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
    G02621381Courtesy 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
    G02621382Courtesy 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
    G02621383Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the left-hand camshaft sprockets by using ST.

    ST 18231AA010 CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH (Intake)

    ST 499207400 CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH (Exhaust)

    1. Tightening torque:  98 N.m (10.0 kgf.m, 72.4 ft.lb)
    Fig 4: Installing Left-Hand Camshaft Sprockets Using ST
    G02621384Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the camshaft position sensor, see REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Camshaft Position Sensor.
  7. Install the belt idler No. 2 (C).
  8. Install the belt idler (B).
  9. Install the automatic belt tension adjuster (A) which has a tension rod held by a pin. See AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AND BELT IDLER , Installation, Timing Belt Assembly
    1. Tightening torque:  39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ft.lb)
    Fig 5: Installing Automatic Belt Tension Adjuster
    G02621385Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the timing belt, see INSTALLATION , Timing Belt Assembly.
  11. Install the V-belts, see INSTALLATION , V-belt.
  12. Install the radiator, see TURBO MODEL , Installation, Radiator.