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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY OUTBACK SPORT AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCYLINDER BLOCK AND COMPONENTS
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Sport AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Cylinder Block and Components
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Sport AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Cylinder Block and Components
TIGHTENING TORQUES
TIGHTENING SEQUENCE (CYLINDER BLOCK)
1) Apply fluid packing to the mating suface of #1 and #3 cylinder block, and position it on #2 and #4 cylinder block.
Fluid packing: Three Bond 1215 or equivalent
Caution: Do not allow fluid packing to jut into O-ring grooves, oil passages, bearing grooves, etc.
Fig. 38 Crankcase 10 MM Bolt Tightening Sequence:
2) Temporarily tighten 10 mm cylinder block connecting bolts in numerical order shown in image.
3) Tighten 10 mm cylinder block connecting bolts in numerical order.
Tightening Torque: 47 ± 3 Nm(4.8 ± 0.3 kg-m, 34.7 ± 2.2 ft. lbs)
Fig. 39 Crankcase 8 MM & 6 MM Bolt Tightening Sequence:
4) Tighten 8 mm and 6 mm cylinder block connecting bolts in numerical order shown in image.
Tightening torque:
Bolts (1) - (7): 25 ± 2 Nm(2.5 ± 0.2 kg-m, 18.1 ± 1.4 ft. lbs)
Bolt (8): 6.4 Nm(0.65 kg-m, 4.7 ft. lbs)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.