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Some aftermarket cranks are dual thrust ( thrust position #3 and #5 ) but if your crankshaft is a Subaru item, they are different part numbers for centre and rear thrust.
Are you sure the MY98 block is rear thrust as its on the changeover year for centre to rear thrust.