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Cam shaft: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly. >
  2. Remove the rear side belt. < Ref. to REAR SIDE BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
  3. Remove the crank pulley. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
  4. Remove the timing belt cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Timing Belt Cover. >
  5. Remove the timing belt. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Timing Belt. >
  6. Remove the cam sprocket. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cam Sprocket. >
  7. Disconnect the connector from the oil flow control solenoid valve.
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve
    G07670802Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 RH (A) and timing belt cover No. 2 LH (B).
    NOTE: When removing the timing belt cover, be careful not to damage the seal rubber.
    Fig 2: LH And RH Timing Belt Cover Mounting Fasteners
    G07670803Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the tensioner bracket.
    Fig 3: Locating Tensioner Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G07670804Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the clip (A) and the stay (B) which hold the engine harness to the rocker cover.
    Fig 4: Engine Harness Clip And Stay
    G07670805Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the air duct B (B) from the rocker cover LH and the air duct A (A).
    Fig 5: Rocker Cover Air Ducts
    G07670806Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the ignition coil. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Ignition Coil. >
  13. Disconnect the PCV hose (A) and PCV hose assembly (B) from the rocker cover.
    NOTE: Pinch the clamp of the PCV hose (A) by fitting the cut out in the ST with the protrusion on the clamp as shown in the figure, and unlock the clamp.

    ST 18353AA000 CLAMP PLIERS

    Fig 6: Pinching Clamp Of PCV Hose Using Special Tool
    G07670807Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 7: Identifying PCV Hose And PCV Hose Assembly
    G00522270Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the rocker cover.
  15. Remove the union bolt without filter (without protrusion) which secures the oil pipe to the front camshaft cap.
    Fig 8: Front Camshaft Cap Mounting Screws
    G07670808Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Loosen the upper side of the front camshaft cap and the intake camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in the illustration.
    Fig 9: Front Camshaft Cap And Intake Camshaft Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G00522271Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Loosen the lower side of the front camshaft cap and the exhaust camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in the illustration.
    Fig 10: Front Camshaft Cap And Exhaust Camshaft Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G00522272Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the front camshaft cap.
  19. Remove the intake camshaft caps and intake camshaft.
  20. Remove the exhaust camshaft caps and exhaust camshaft.
    NOTE: Arrange camshaft caps in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.
  21. Remove the oil seal.
    CAUTION: Do not scratch the journal surface when removing the oil seal.
  22. Similarly, remove the camshaft RH.
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