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Engine Mechanical (H4DOTC): Camshaft: Removal

  1. Remove the V-belt. < Ref. to REMOVAL  . >
  2. Remove the crank pulley. < Ref. to REMOVAL  . >
  3. Remove the timing belt cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL  . >
  4. Remove the timing belt assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL  . >
  5. Remove the cam sprocket. < Ref. to REMOVAL  . >
  6. Remove the crank sprocket. < Ref. to REMOVAL  . >
  7. Disconnect the oil flow control solenoid valve assembly connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve Assembly Connector
    G00967013Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the tensioner bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Tensioner Bracket
    G00967014Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 (LH).
    Fig 3: Removing Timing Belt Cover No 2 (LH)
    G00967015Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the timing belt cover No.2 (RH).
    Fig 4: Removing Timing Belt Cover No 2 (RH)
    G00967016Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the spark plug cord.
  12. Remove the oil level gauge guide. (LH side)
  13. Remove the rocker cover and gasket.
  14. Remove the oil pipe.
    Fig 5: Removing Oil Pipe
    G00967017Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Loosen the oil flow control solenoid valve assembly and intake camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Loosening Intake Camshaft Cap Bolts
    G00967018Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the oil flow control solenoid valve assembly, intake camshaft cap, and camshaft.
  17. Loosen the exhaust camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Loosening Exhaust Camshaft Cap Bolts
    G00967019Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the exhaust camshaft cap and camshaft.
    NOTE: Arrange the camshaft caps in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.
  19. Similarly, remove the camshafts (RH) and related parts.
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