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3. Engine Idle Speed
A: MEASUREMENT
1) Before checking idle speed, check the follow-
ing:
(1) Ensure that air cleaner element is free from
clogging, ignition timing is correct, spark plugs
are in good condition, and that hoses are con-
nected properly.
(2) Ensure that malfunction indicator light
(CHECK ENGINE light) does not illuminate.
2) Warm-up the engine.
3) Stop the engine, and turn ignition switch to
OFF.
4) When using SUBARU SELECT MONITOR;
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION
MANUAL.
(1) Insert the cartridge to SUBARU SELECT
MONITOR.
ST 24082AA090 CARTRIDGE
S2M0286A
(2) Connect SUBARU SELECT MONITOR to
the data link connector.
(3) Turn ignition switch to ON, and SUBARU
SELECT MONITOR switch to ON.
(4) Select {2. Each System Check} in Main
Menu.
(5) Select {EGI/EMPI} in Selection Menu.
(6) Select {1. Current Data Display & Save} in
EGI/EMPI Diagnosis.
(7) Select {1.12 Data Display} in Data Display
Menu.(8) Start the engine, and read engine idle
speed.
S2M0098
5) When using tachometer (Secondary pick-up
type).
(1) Attach the pick-up clip to No. 1 cylinder
spark plug cord.
(2) Start the engine, and read engine idle
speed.
B2M2011
NOTE:
IWhen using the OBD-II general scan tool, care-
fully read its operation manual.
IThis ignition system provides simultaneous igni-
tion for #1 and #2 plugs. It must be noted that
some tachometers may register twice that of actual
engine speed.
6) Check idle speed when unloaded. (With
headlights, heater fan, rear defroster, radiator fan,
air conditioning, etc. OFF)
Idle speed (No load and gears in neutral (MT),
or N or P (AT) position):
700
±100 rpm
7) Check idle speed when loaded. (Turn air con-
ditioning switch to |P¢rdquo;ON|P'ldquo; and oper-
ate compressor for at least one minute before
measurement.)
Idle speed [A/C ªONº, no load and gears in
neutral (MT) or N or P (AT) position]:
850
±50 rpm
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3. Engine Idle Speed

CAUTION:
Never rotate idle adjusting screw. If idle speed
is out of specifications, refer to General On-
board Diagnosis Table under ª2-7 On-Board
Diagnostics II Systemº.
4. Engine Compression
A: MEASUREMENT
1. 2200 cc MODEL
1) After warming-up the engine, turn ignition
switch to OFF.
2) Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
3) Remove all the spark plugs.
4) Disconnect connectors from fuel injectors.
5) Fully open throttle valve.
6) Check the starter motor for satisfactory perfor-
mance and operation.
7) Hold the compression gauge tight against the
spark plug hole.
CAUTION:
When using a screw-in type compression
gauge, the screw (put into cylinder head spark
plug hole) should be less than 18 mm (0.71 in)
long.
8) Crank the engine by means of the starter motor,
and read the maximum value on the gauge when
the pointer is steady.
G2M0098
9) Perform at least two measurements per
cylinder, and make sure that the values are correct.
Compression (200 Ð 300 rpm and fully open
throttle):
Standard;
1,079 Ð 1,275 kPa (11.0 Ð 13.0 kg/cm
2,
156 Ð 185 psi)
Limit;
883 kPa (9.0 kg/cm
2, 128 psi)
Difference between cylinders;
196 kPa (2.0 kg/cm
2, 28 psi)
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4. Engine Compression

CAUTION:
Never rotate idle adjusting screw. If idle speed
is out of specifications, refer to General On-
board Diagnosis Table under ª2-7 On-Board
Diagnostics II Systemº.
4. Engine Compression
A: MEASUREMENT
1. 2200 cc MODEL
1) After warming-up the engine, turn ignition
switch to OFF.
2) Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
3) Remove all the spark plugs.
4) Disconnect connectors from fuel injectors.
5) Fully open throttle valve.
6) Check the starter motor for satisfactory perfor-
mance and operation.
7) Hold the compression gauge tight against the
spark plug hole.
CAUTION:
When using a screw-in type compression
gauge, the screw (put into cylinder head spark
plug hole) should be less than 18 mm (0.71 in)
long.
8) Crank the engine by means of the starter motor,
and read the maximum value on the gauge when
the pointer is steady.
G2M0098
9) Perform at least two measurements per
cylinder, and make sure that the values are correct.
Compression (200 Ð 300 rpm and fully open
throttle):
Standard;
1,079 Ð 1,275 kPa (11.0 Ð 13.0 kg/cm
2,
156 Ð 185 psi)
Limit;
883 kPa (9.0 kg/cm
2, 128 psi)
Difference between cylinders;
196 kPa (2.0 kg/cm
2, 28 psi)
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4. Engine Compression

2. 2500 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
After warming-up, engine becomes very hot.
Be careful not to burn yourself during mea-
surement.
1) After warming-up the engine, turn ignition
switch to OFF.
2) Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
3) Remove all the spark plugs. [W3B0].>
4) Disconnect connectors from fuel injectors.
5) Fully open throttle valve.
6) Check the starter motor for satisfactory perfor-
mance and operation.
7) Hold the compression gauge tight against the
spark plug hole.
CAUTION:
When using a screw-in type compression
gauge, the screw (put into cylinder head spark
plug hole) should be less than 18 mm (0.71 in)
long.
8) Crank the engine by means of the starter motor,
and read the maximum value on the gauge when
the pointer is steady.
B2M0752A
9) Perform at least two measurements per
cylinder, and make sure that the values are correct.
Compression (350 rpm and fully open
throttle):
Standard;
1,216 kPa (12.4 kg/cm
2, 176 psi)
Limit;
941 kPa (9.6 kg/cm
2, 137 psi)
Difference between cylinders;
49 kPa (0.5 kg/cm
2, 7 psi), or less
5. Intake Manifold Vacuum
A: MEASUREMENT
1) Warm-up the engine.
2) Disconnect the brake vacuum hose and install
the vacuum gauge to the hose fitting on the mani-
fold.
3) Keep the engine at the idle speed and read the
vacuum gauge indication.
By observing the gauge needle movement, the
internal condition of the engine can be diagnosed
as described below.
H2M1601
Vacuum pressure (at idling, A/C ªOFFº):
Less than þ60.0 kPa (þ450 mmHg, þ17.72
inHg)
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5. Intake Manifold Vacuum

2. 2500 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
After warming-up, engine becomes very hot.
Be careful not to burn yourself during mea-
surement.
1) After warming-up the engine, turn ignition
switch to OFF.
2) Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
3) Remove all the spark plugs. [W3B0].>
4) Disconnect connectors from fuel injectors.
5) Fully open throttle valve.
6) Check the starter motor for satisfactory perfor-
mance and operation.
7) Hold the compression gauge tight against the
spark plug hole.
CAUTION:
When using a screw-in type compression
gauge, the screw (put into cylinder head spark
plug hole) should be less than 18 mm (0.71 in)
long.
8) Crank the engine by means of the starter motor,
and read the maximum value on the gauge when
the pointer is steady.
B2M0752A
9) Perform at least two measurements per
cylinder, and make sure that the values are correct.
Compression (350 rpm and fully open
throttle):
Standard;
1,216 kPa (12.4 kg/cm
2, 176 psi)
Limit;
941 kPa (9.6 kg/cm
2, 137 psi)
Difference between cylinders;
49 kPa (0.5 kg/cm
2, 7 psi), or less
5. Intake Manifold Vacuum
A: MEASUREMENT
1) Warm-up the engine.
2) Disconnect the brake vacuum hose and install
the vacuum gauge to the hose fitting on the mani-
fold.
3) Keep the engine at the idle speed and read the
vacuum gauge indication.
By observing the gauge needle movement, the
internal condition of the engine can be diagnosed
as described below.
H2M1601
Vacuum pressure (at idling, A/C ªOFFº):
Less than þ60.0 kPa (þ450 mmHg, þ17.72
inHg)
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5. Intake Manifold Vacuum

4. CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND BELT COVER
B2M2583B
(1) Front belt cover
(2) Belt cover (LH)
(3) Crankshaft pulley
(4) Crankshaft pulley bolt(5) Rear side V-belt (With A/C
model)
(6) Front side V-beltTightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
5±1 (0.5±0.1, 3.6±0.7)
T2:127+10/þ5(13.0+1.0/þ0.5,
94+7.2/þ3.6)
1) Install front belt cover.
2) Install belt cover (LH).
B2M2587A
3) Install crankshaft pulley.
4) Install pulley bolt.
To lock crankshaft, use ST.
ST 499977000 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
WRENCH
(1) Clean the crankshaft pulley thread using an
air gun.
(2) Apply engine oil to the crankshaft pulley bolt
seat and thread.
(3) Tighten the bolts temporarily with tightening
torque of 44 N´m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb).
(4) Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolts.
Tightening torque:
127
±5 N´m (13.0±0.5 kg-m, 94.0±3.6 ft-lb)
B2M2586A
5) Confirm that the tightening angle of the crank-
shaft pulley bolt is 45 degrees or more. If not, con-
duct the following procedures (1) through (4).
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2. Timing Belt

(1) Replace the crankshaft pulley bolts and
clean them.
Crankshaft pulley bolt:
12369AA011
(2) Clean the crankshaft thread using an air
gun.
(3) Tighten the bolts temporarily with tightening
torque of 44 N´m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb).
(4) Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolts keeping
them in an angle between 45 degrees and 60
degrees.
CAUTION:
Conduct the tightening procedures by confirm-
ing the turning angle of the crankshaft pulley
bolt referring to the gauge indicated on the belt
cover.
6) Install A/C belt tensioner. (With A/C model)
B2M2585
7) Install A/C belt. (With A/C model)
B2M2584
3. Valve Rocker Assembly
A: REMOVAL
B2M2604A
(1) Rocker cover
(2) Intake valve rocker ASSY(3) Exhaust valve rocker ASSY
(4) Spark plug pipe gasket
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3. Valve Rocker Assembly

(1) Replace the crankshaft pulley bolts and
clean them.
Crankshaft pulley bolt:
12369AA011
(2) Clean the crankshaft thread using an air
gun.
(3) Tighten the bolts temporarily with tightening
torque of 44 N´m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb).
(4) Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolts keeping
them in an angle between 45 degrees and 60
degrees.
CAUTION:
Conduct the tightening procedures by confirm-
ing the turning angle of the crankshaft pulley
bolt referring to the gauge indicated on the belt
cover.
6) Install A/C belt tensioner. (With A/C model)
B2M2585
7) Install A/C belt. (With A/C model)
B2M2584
3. Valve Rocker Assembly
A: REMOVAL
B2M2604A
(1) Rocker cover
(2) Intake valve rocker ASSY(3) Exhaust valve rocker ASSY
(4) Spark plug pipe gasket
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3. Valve Rocker Assembly

1) Disconnect PCV hose and remove rocker
cover.
2) Removal of valve rocker assembly
(1) Remove bolts (a) through (b) in alphabetical
sequence.
CAUTION:
Leave two or three threads of bolt (a) engaged
to retain valve rocker assembly.
B2M2605A
(2) Equally loosen bolts (e) through (h) all the
way, being careful that knock pin is not gouged.
B2M2605A
(3) Remove valve rocker assembly.
B2M2606
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3. Valve Rocker Assembly

4) Remove cylinder head bolts in alphabetical
sequence shown in figure.
CAUTION:
Leave bolts (a) and (c) engaged by three or four
threads to prevent cylinder head from falling.
B2M2628A
5) While tapping cylinder head with a plastic
hammer, separate it from cylinder block.
6) Remove bolts (a) and (b) to remove cylinder
head.
B2M2628A
7) Remove cylinder head gasket.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the mating surface of cylinder
head and cylinder block.
8) Similarly, remove right side cylinder head.
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5. Cylinder Head