Subaru Head Gasket & Clutch Replacement Continued

Repair Notes Continued :

Install the heads, paying close attention to the torquing procedure. Make sure that the new head gaskets are oriented correctly.

Since the torquing procedure involves torquing down the head, then backing off the bolts by 360°, then retorquing them, then tightening them 90°, then another 90°. To keep track of the angles, mark the bolt head with a marker at 12 o'clock before turning, so you have a reference. In this picture, I used black to mark the loosening by 360°, and silver to mark the retightening by 180°. Install the valve lifters, shims, and cams according to the instructions. Be sure to seal the front cam caps with sealant before installing. Install the new cam seals. Be sure to use a good assembly lube to prevent a dry start condition.

There is a specific procedure to compressing the timing belt tensioner. Since I didn't have a vice large enough to compress it, and I also didn't want to apply too much force, I quickly made a wood press to compress it. It worked perfectly and took around the required 3 minutes to compress.
Install the timing belt covers and cam sprockets. Use the same hex portion of the cams to retighten the cam sprocket bolts.
Install the timing belt making sure that the tooth count between timing marks is correct. It is somewhat difficult to get the marks to line up exactly with the cover, so using the tooth cound is a much better way.
Prepare engine to be reinstalled into car. Push car under engine on hoist and lower engine.
Reconnect all disconnected wires, hoses and pipes. Fill oil and coolant system. Bleed all air from coolant. Before installing the spark plugs and connecting the fuel pump, crank the engine for 10-20 seconds to build up oil pressure. Install spark plugs, connect fuel pump, and start car and check for leaks!