How to set the timing on a 1997 Subaru legeacy outback

SOURCE: Cause of noise in front differential of 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback.

there is a plug on the shaft-side of the differential. Using a ratchet remove the plug and with the engine OFF, stick your finger inside the hole and you should get fluid just below the threads of where the plug goes in.

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SOURCE: 1997 subaru legacy outback knock sensor location

Hiya,

Here you go:

2.5L Engine To Remove:

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner housing.
3. Vehicles with 5-spd transmission: Remove the clutch slave cylinder and set aside.
4. Disconnect the knock sensor wire harness retainer from the coolant hose.
5. Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) wire connector.
6. Remove the mounting bolt and knock sensor from the engine block.

SOURCE: how to set timing on a subaru outback legacy 2.2

ignition timing is not adjustable,
the valve timing marks are at 12o'clock on both camshafts and crankshaft

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