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Cylinder Head: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the chain cover securing bolt from the cylinder head LH.
    Fig 1: Locating Chain Cover Securing Bolt Of Cylinder Head LH
    G07669530Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the stud bolts from the cylinder head.
    Fig 2: Locating Stud Bolts Of Cylinder Head
    G07669531Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the valve collet, valve, valve spring retainer, valve spring and valve spring seat from the cylinder head RH.
    CAUTION: During work, place a waste cloth, etc. to avoid scratching the mating surface of the cylinder head.
    NOTE:
    • Mark each part to prevent confusion.
    • Keep all the removed parts in order for re-installing in their original positions.
      1. Compress the valve spring and remove the valve collet using ST.
        Fig 3: Compressing Valve Spring Using ST
        G07669532Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      2. Remove valve, valve spring retainer, valve spring and valve spring seat.
  4. Remove the valve collet, valve, valve spring retainer, valve spring and valve spring seat from the cylinder head LH.
  5. Remove the valve oil seal from the valve guide.
    CAUTION:
    • During work, place a waste cloth, etc. to avoid scratching the mating surface of the cylinder head RH. 
    • Use special care not to damage the cylinder head RH and guide during work. 
    NOTE: For removal of valve guide, refer to INSPECTION. Refer to VALVE GUIDE 
    Fig 4: Identifying Valve Oil Seal
    G00522260Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. For cylinder head LH, remove the valve oil seal in the same manner.
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