Outback F6-3.0L (2003)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Rear Chain Cover
Rear Chain Cover
REMOVAL
1. Remove crankshaft pulley.
2. Remove front chain cover.
3. Remove timing chain.
4. Remove camshaft sprocket.
5. Remove crankshaft sprocket.
6. Remove oil pump.
7. Remove oil pump relief valve.
8. Remove water pump.
9. Remove rear chain cover.
NOTE: There are seven different types of mounting bolts. Sort them into separate containers to avoid confusion at installation.
Bolt dimension:
(A) 6 x 1 4
(B) 6 x 18 (Silver)
(C) 6 x 30
(D) 6 x 18
(E) 6 x 40
(F) 6 x 30
(G) 6 x 22
INSTALLATION
1. Remove old fluid gasket on the matching surface, and degrease it.
2. Apply fluid gasket to the mating surface of rear chain cover.
Fluid gasket: THREE BOND 1280B
Fluid gasket application diameter:
(A) 1.0 +/- 0.5 mm (0.039 +/- 0.020 inch)
(B) 3.0 +/- 1.0 mm (0.118 +/- 0.039 inch)
3. Install O-ring.