1. Check the chain cover surface for scratches or dents. 2. Check for oil leakage on the chain cover mating surface and installation part of crank pulley. If there is an oil leak from the oil seal, perform replacement with a new oil seal.
Oil seal press-fit position: −1 mm (−0.039 in) from the chain cover end face
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Removal
InstallationRear gate (Outback) - if the rear gate cannot be opened
In the event that you cannot open the rear
gate by pressing the rear gate opener
button (all models) or using the power rear
gate (if equipped), you can open it from
inside the cargo area.
Remove the access cover at the
bottom-center of the rear gate trim using
flat-head screwdriver. ...