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Chain Cover: Removal

NOTE: When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.
  1. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Remove the radiator. Refer to REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL .
    3. Remove the engine mounting. Refer to REMOVAL .
    4. Remove the bolts which secure the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
      Fig 1: Locating Generator Cord Stay Mounting Bolt
      G08579994Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Remove the power steering pump.
    1. Remove the V-belts. Refer to REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the generator. Refer to REMOVAL .
    3. Disconnect the connector from the power steering pump switch.
      Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
      G08562869Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the power steering pump from the engine.
      Fig 3: Locating Engine Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
      G08562870Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  2. Drain the engine oil. Refer to REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the water pump pulley. Refer to WATER PUMP .
  4. Remove the crank pulley. Refer to REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the engine harness stay from the chain cover.
    Fig 4: Locating Engine Harness Stay Mounting Bolts
    G08580080Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector (A) from the oil control solenoid RH, and the connector (B) from the camshaft position sensor RH, and remove the clip (C) and clip (D) which secure the engine harness.
    Fig 5: Identifying Oil Control Solenoid And Camshaft Position Sensor RH Connectors With Harness Mounting Clips
    G08580081Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the connectors from the oil level switch, and remove the clip (A) which secure the oil level switch harness.
    Fig 6: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector
    G08580082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the terminal (A) from the oil pressure switch, and connector (B) from the engine oil temperature sensor, and connector (C) from the oil control solenoid LH, and connector (D) from the camshaft position sensor LH, and remove the clip (E) and clip (F) which secure the engine harness.
    Fig 7: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch And Oil Control Solenoid LH Connectors, Terminals And Clips
    G08580083Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Pull out the oil level gauge (A), and remove the oil level gauge guide (B) and idler pulley (C).
    Fig 8: Locating Oil Level Gauge Guide And Idler Pulley Mounting Bolts
    G08580084Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the chain cover.
    Fig 9: Locating Chain Cover Mounting Bolts
    G08580085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the O-rings from cylinder head RH, cylinder head LH, cylinder block LH and oil pan upper.
    Fig 10: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head, Block And O-Rings
    G08562946Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the liquid gasket from the chain cover and engine unit.
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