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Oil Pipe: Installation

  1. Inspect the union bolt with filter. Refer to , INSPECTING UNION BOLT WITH FILTER , INSPECTION, Oil Pipe.
  2. Install the oil pipe.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful of the install location of the union bolt; the location will differ depending on the presence of filter.
    • Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    T2: 29 N.m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pipe Components (View 1 Of 2)
    G07909994Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the belt cover No. 2 LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pipe Components (View 2 Of 2)
    G06648576Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the cam sprocket LH. Refer to CAM SPROCKET .
  5. Install the timing belt. Refer to TIMING BELT .
  6. Install the timing belt cover. Refer to TIMING BELT COVER .
  7. Install the crank pulley. Refer to CRANK PULLEY .
  8. Install the V-belts. Refer to V-BELT .
  9. Install the radiator main fan and the radiator sub fan. Refer to RADIATOR MAIN FAN AND FAN MOTOR . Refer to RADIATOR SUB FAN AND FAN MOTOR .
  10. Install the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  11. Install the oil inlet pipe C (C) to the cylinder head with the union bolt (D).
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    29 N.m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.4 ft-lb) 

  12. Temporarily install the oil inlet pipe B (A) to the oil inlet pipe C (C).
  13. Install the oil inlet pipe B (A) to the cylinder head with the bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

  14. Tighten the flare nut of the oil inlet pipe B (A).
    CAUTION: In order to avoid damaging the oil inlet pipe C (C), fix the section (a) shown in the figure so that it will not rotate together when tightening the flare nut of the oil inlet pipe B (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Belt Cover Mounting Bolts
    G06648574Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Oil Inlet Pipe
    G06648575Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Temporarily install the oil outlet pipe (A) to the scavenge pump using the union bolt (B).
  16. Secure the oil outlet pipe (A) to the cylinder head and stay with bolts (C) and (D).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

  17. Tighten the union bolt (B) of the oil outlet pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    29 N.m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Oil Inlet Pipe And Union Bolt
    G06648573Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Lift up the vehicle.
  19. Install the bolt which holds oil outlet pipe (C) and oil inlet pipe A (A), and install oil inlet pipe B (B) to oil inlet pipe A (A).
    CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the oil inlet pipe, fix the section (a) shown in the figure when tightening the oil inlet pipe flare nut, and avoid the part from rotating together while tightening the nut.
    Fig 6: Identifying Oil Outlet Pipe Mounting Bolts
    G06648571Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    T2: 20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Identifying Ground Cable And Oil Outlet Pipe
    G06648584Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Attach the ground cable to the oil outlet pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb) 

  21. Connect the oil outlet hose to the oil outlet pipe.
    Fig 8: Locating Oil Outlet Hose To Oil Outlet Pipe Connector
    G06648570Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
  23. Lower the vehicle.
  24. Install the intercooler. Refer to INTERCOOLER .
  25. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 9: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal
    G07909787Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the collector cover.