Outback VDC Wagon AWD F6-3.0L (2002)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
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.(B)
7) Remove oil pump relief valve case.
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.
INSTALLATION
1) Remove old fluid packing on the matching surface, and degrease it.
2) Apply fluid packing to the mating surface of rear chain cover.
Fluid packing: THREE BOND 1280B
Fluid packing application diameter:
(A) 1.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.039 ± 0.020 inch)
(B) 3.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.118 ± 0.039 inch)