That belt should be inspected every 30000 miles and replaced at 105000 miles.
Look here for the entire 2002 Subaru legacy maintenance schedule :
http://www.subaru.com/content/downloads/pdf/maintsched/2002SchedFed.pdf
or here, if you are in California:
http://www.subaru.com/content/downloads/pdf/maintsched/2002SchedCA.pdf
or here, for all other Subarus (Subarii?), 1990 to 2009:
https://www.subaru.com/my-subaru/maintenance-schedule2009.html
Good luck from Detroit, MI.
That timing belt system is listed as needing servicing at 105K miles OR 105 MONTHS. whichever comes first. Often, it is the toothed idler that fails , causing the belt to be dislodged or break. That engine is an interference engine and valve damage is almost assured if the system is ignored. Many people do accelerate servicing that system on subsequent changes - especially if the water pump is not changed the first time. cam and crank seals should be inspected for seeping/leaks as well. There are affordable kits on ebay and Amazon and RockAuto for DIYers. Gates or Subaru OEM or Mitsuboshi are the only belts worth considering. Search for how-tos with pics and youtube videos if you plan to tackle the job yourself.
I usually change every 80,000
I agree with the above comments. Yes first interval at 105k and every 60-100K after is normally what owners will go with.
SOURCE: change cam belt on 1995 legacy
I Just changed the water pump on my legacy a week ago and the cam belt is easy to do with the help from -lovehorsepower.com- and type in timing belt and waterpump replacement, It give you a step by step guide with pics to do this , Great site Hope it helps
SOURCE: 1992 SUBARU LEGACY TIMING BELT
I think factory spec is 60,000 and if you go more than 100,000 you can expect a failure...
Hope this helps...;-)
SOURCE: timing belt on 1996 subaru legacy 2.5L
There is a belt tensioner that you need to collapse and put a small nail or I use a pop rivet to hold the tensioner off while I align the timing belt. Then remove the rivet or nail to allow the tensioner to work. Good luck, take your time and have a good day.
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Do not attempt to change your timing belt if you don't have the tools, and the know how. You must have at least a timing analyzer and a timing light. If you have all of the above, you may go ahead. It's one hell of a job. Open the hood of your car. Take the valve cover off. And
the timing belt cover. Loosen the idler, so you
can take the belt. But first make markers so you can return everything to its original position.Otherwise, have it change at the service center, by a qualified mechanic to do it right.
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Check owners manual but i belive every 100,000 miles
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