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Oil Pipe: Installation

  1. Apply engine oil to the threaded portion for mounting the union bolt on the vacuum pump and cam carrier.
  2. Use a new gasket to temporarily attach the oil pipe.
  3. Tighten the union bolts and bolt in the numerical order as shown in the figure.

    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 1: Oil Pipe Union Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G13224819Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
  5. Install the collector cover. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>COLLECTOR COVER>INSTALLATION .
  6. Check the engine oil level and replenish the engine oil if necessary. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>INSPECTION .