Cam Carrier RH

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Install the filter to the cam carrier RH.
NOTE: Use a new filter.

Filter insert position: Cam carrier RH end face 0 ⁺⁰ _-0.5 mm ( ⁺⁰ _-0.0197 in) position

Fig 1: Identifying Cam Carrier RH Filter Installation Position
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Set the intake camshaft RH and the exhaust camshaft RH to the cam carrier RH.
NOTE: Apply engine oil to the journals of cam carrier RH before setting the intake camshaft RH and exhaust camshaft RH.
Install the front camshaft cap RH, intake center camshaft cap RH, intake rear camshaft cap RH, exhaust center camshaft cap RH and exhaust rear camshaft cap RH.
1. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of front camshaft cap RH, intake rear camshaft cap RH and exhaust rear camshaft cap RH as shown in the + figure.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not apply liquid gasket excessively. Applying excessively may cause excess gasket to flow toward cam journal, resulting in engine seizure.
  - Do not apply liquid gasket excessively to the intake center camshaft cap RH and exhaust center camshaft cap RH.
  NOTE:
  - Before applying liquid gasket, remove oil from liquid gasket seal surface of the front camshaft cap RH, intake rear camshaft cap RH, exhaust rear camshaft cap RH and cam carrier RH.
  - Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
  Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. 0877Y0100) or equivalent
  
  Liquid gasket applying diameter:
  
  Mating surfaces other than range A
  
  1±0.5 mm (0.0394±0.0197 in)
  
  Mating surfaces of range A
  
  2±0.5 mm (0.0787±0.0197 in)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Cam Carrier RH Mating Surfaces Liquid Gasket Applying Area
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Apply engine oil to the journals of each camshaft cap before setting the camshaft cap.
3. Tighten the bolts which secure front camshaft cap RH, intake center camshaft cap RH, intake rear camshaft cap RH, exhaust center camshaft cap RH and exhaust rear camshaft cap RH in numerical order as shown in the figure.
  Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Caps Bolts Tightening Sequence (Cam Carrier RH)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.