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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY OUTBACK SPORT AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD BEARING
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Sport AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Connecting Rod Bearing
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Sport AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Connecting Rod Bearing
Connecting Rod Bearing:
Oil Clearance:
Standard 0.015 - 0.045 mm (0.0006 - 0.0018 inch)
Limit 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Thickness At Center Portion:
Standard 1.492 - 1.501 mm (0.0587 - 0.0591 inch)
0.03 mm (0.0012 inch):
Undersize 1.510 - 1.513 mm (0.0594 - 0.0596 inch)
0.05 mm (0.0020 inch):
Undersize 1.520 - 1.523 mm (0.0598 - 0.0600 inch)
0.25 mm (0.0098 inch)
Undersize 1.620 - 1.623 mm (0.0638 - 0.0639 inch)
Connecting Rod Bushing:
Clearance Between Piston Pin and Bushing:
Standard 0 - 0.022 mm (0 - 0.0009 inch)
Limit 0.030 mm (0.0012 inch)
Oil Clearance:
Standard 0.015 - 0.045 mm (0.0006 - 0.0018 inch)
Limit 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Thickness At Center Portion:
Standard 1.492 - 1.501 mm (0.0587 - 0.0591 inch)
0.03 mm (0.0012 inch):
Undersize 1.510 - 1.513 mm (0.0594 - 0.0596 inch)
0.05 mm (0.0020 inch):
Undersize 1.520 - 1.523 mm (0.0598 - 0.0600 inch)
0.25 mm (0.0098 inch)
Undersize 1.620 - 1.623 mm (0.0638 - 0.0639 inch)
Connecting Rod Bushing:
Clearance Between Piston Pin and Bushing:
Standard 0 - 0.022 mm (0 - 0.0009 inch)
Limit 0.030 mm (0.0012 inch)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.