Valve Rocker Assembly: Removal

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Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to REMOVAL , V-belt. >
Remove the crank pulley. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
Remove the timing belt cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Timing Belt Cover. >
Remove the timing belt. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Timing Belt. >
Remove the cam sprocket. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cam Sprocket. >
Disconnect the PCV hose and remove the rocker cover.
Remove the valve rocker assembly.
1. Use the ST to rotate the spring stopper in the direction of the arrow to remove it from adjuster pin.
  ST 18258AA000 SPRING INSTALLER
  
  Fig 1: Identifying ST 18258AA000 Spring Installer
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  
  Fig 2: Rotating Spring Stopper
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2. Remove the bolts (a) through (j) in alphabetical sequence.
  NOTE: Leave two or three threads of bolts (i) and (j) engaged in order to retain the valve rocker assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Alphabetical Sequence Of Bolts
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
3. Remove the valve rocker assembly.
NOTE: Set the ST in the position shown in the drawing to remove the intake valve rocker assembly.

ST 18354AA000 VALVE ROCKER HOLDER

Fig 4: Identifying ST 18354AA000 Valve Rocker Holder
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.