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Removal & Installation: Camshafts: Installation

  1. Install one camshaft at a time. To install camshaft, apply engine oil to lash adjusters and install lash adjusters (if equipped). Apply engine oil to camshaft journals. Place camshaft on cylinder head with notch on front end facing appropriate direction. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .
    Fig 1: Camshaft Notch Orientation For Installation (1996 Models)
    G96J18522Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Camshaft Notch Orientation For Installation (1997-99 Models)
    G98I11161Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: As cap bolts are tightened, clearance between camshaft journal and cylinder head journal should decrease evenly. If clearance does not decrease evenly, loosen bolts and repeat tightening procedure.
  2. Apply thin coat of sealant to mating surface of front bearing cap. Install camshaft caps, and hand tighten cap bolts as far as possible. Using torque wrench, tighten cap bolts equally 90-180 degrees, in sequence. See Figure. Repeat in sequence until bolts are tightened to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  3. Apply grease to camshaft oil seal lip, and install oil seal using Camshaft Oil Seal Guide (499597000) and Camshaft Oil Seal Installer (499587100). Install valve covers. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.
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