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Section 2 (Clutch System): Flywheel: Installation

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  1. Temporarily tighten the crankshaft position sensor plate and flywheel.
    NOTE: Align the knock pin hole of the crankshaft position sensor plate to the knock pin of the crankshaft to secure the knock pin.
  2. Attach the ST.

    ST 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER

    Fig 1: Attaching ST To Flywheel
    G07680095Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Tighten the flywheel mounting bolts in two stages.
    1. Tighten the flywheel attachment bolts.

      Tightening torque: 

      30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 it-lb) 

      Fig 2: Flywheel Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G07680096Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. While checking the tightening angle with the ST, further tighten the flywheel mounting bolts.

      Tightening angle: 

      30° - 35° 

      ST 18854AA000 ANGLE GAUGE

  4. Install the clutch disc and cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Clutch Disc and Cover . >
  5. Install the transmission assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly . >