osmonxp Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I have a quick question. I will be replacing the timing belt on my 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5 SOHC, when I go to line everything up, should I use the little timing notches on the crank and cam sprockets instead of the arrows? What if I don't have those timing notches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 You do, no worries there. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 You want to use the line mark, not the arrow mark. All cam sprockets have the notches, they are part of the design. If you have a bright colored paint marker, you can cover the timing notches with a splotch of paint so they are easier to see. A good work light will help, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmonxp Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 When I removed the belt the driver's side cam gear jumped out of alignment, can I turn it clockwise to put it back in alignment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 When I removed the belt the driver's side cam gear jumped out of alignment, can I turn it clockwise to put it back in alignment?Yes, just don't move the crankshaft. Your pistons are sitting midway in their bores, they can't collide with the valves in that position. You'll need something to hold the driver-side cam in position. It is under spring pressure from the valve springs and will not stay aligned unless you hold it there while you put the belt in place. Having another person to help you makes it easier. Make sure you are replacing the other timing belt hardware including the tensioner and idlers while you are doing this job, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Use a spring clamp to hold the belt in place, then when you get everything else lined up the cam will move to the correct position with the belt tension. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtoyou7747 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 When does the timing belt need to be replaced on 2013 4 cyl non turbo Legacy need to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 When does the timing belt need to be replaced on 2013 4 cyl non turbo Legacy need to be replaced.For 2013 2.5i models, the engine uses a timing chain instead of a belt. You don't have to worry about periodic timing belt service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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