Rocker Cover LH

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.

When working on the vehicle
NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
1. Remove the battery. < Refer to REMOVAL , Battery. >
2. Remove the V-belt covers.
  
  Fig 1: Locating V-Belt Cover Mounting Bolt
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
3. Remove the air intake duct. < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
4. Align the timing mark (A) of crank pulley to the timing gauge (B) 0° of chain cover as shown in the figure, and turn the crankshaft by 180° clockwise from that position.
NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the rocker cover LH and the cam lobe of camshaft LH contacting with each other when removing the rocker cover LH.

Fig 2: Turning Crankshaft By 180 Degrees Clockwise
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the #2 ignition coil and the #4 ignition coil. < Refer to REMOVAL , Ignition Coil. >
Remove the intake manifold protector LH.

Fig 3: Locating Intake Manifold Protector LH Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the rocker cover LH.

Fig 4: Locating Rocker Cover LH Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the rocker cover gasket LH, #2 spark plug pipe gasket and #4 spark plug pipe gasket, and remove the liquid gasket.
CAUTION:
- When removing the liquid gasket from engine unit using scraper, use special care not to damage the cam lobe of camshaft LH.
- If the cam lobe of camshaft LH interferes, turn the crankshaft to the position where the scraper does not touch.
Fig 5: Identifying Correct And Incorrect Method Of Removing Liquid Gasket
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Fig 6: Locating Spark Plug Pipe Gaskets
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.