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DOHC Model (Inspection Of Timing Belt Position)

  1. Remove the timing belt cover (LH) and (RH).
  2. Rotate the crank pulley to align single line mark (A) on the intake camshaft pulley RH with notch (B) on timing belt cover and check the followings.
    1. Confirm that the double line marks (C) on intake camshaft pulley RH and exhaust camshaft pulley RH are aligned.
    2. Confirm that the single line mark (D) on exhaust camshaft pulley RH and notch (E) on timing belt cover are aligned.
      Fig 1: Identifying Double Line Marks On Intake/Exhaust Camshaft Pulley (RH And LH)
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    3. Confirm that the single line mark (A) on intake camshaft pulley LH and notch (B) on timing belt cover are aligned.
    4. Confirm that the double line marks (C) on intake camshaft pulley LH and exhaust camshaft pulley LH are aligned.
    5. Confirm that the single line mark (D) on exhaust camshaft pulley LH and notch (E) on timing belt cover are aligned.
      Fig 2: Identifying Single Line Mark On Exhaust Camshaft Pulley LH
      G06347999Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. If the camshaft pulley position is not appropriate, check the faulty part and repair or replace as required.