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Section 10 (Engine Mechanical (H4DOTC)): Camshaft: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. < Refer to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly. >
  2. Remove the rear side belt. < Refer to REAR SIDE BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
  3. Remove the crank pulley. < Refer to REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
  4. Remove the timing belt cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Timing Belt Cover. >
  5. Remove the timing belt. < Refer to REMOVAL , Timing Belt. >
  6. Remove the cam sprocket. < Refer to REMOVAL , Cam Sprocket. >
  7. Disconnect the connector from the oil flow control solenoid valve.
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve Connector
    G08540381Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 RH (A) and timing belt cover No. 2 LH (B).
    NOTE: When removing the timing belt cover, be careful not to damage the seal rubber.
    Fig 2: LH And RH Timing Belt Cover Mounting Fasteners
    G07911991Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the tensioner bracket.
    Fig 3: Locating Tensioner Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G07909879Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the clip (A) and the stay (B) which hold the engine harness to the rocker cover RH.
    Fig 4: Identifying Rocker Cover RH Engine Harness Stay, Clip And Mounting Bolts
    G08540240Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the air duct B (B) from the rocker cover LH and the air duct A (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Rocker Cover And Air Ducts
    G08563508Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the ignition coil. < Refer to REMOVAL , Ignition Coil. >
  13. Disconnect the PCV hose (A) and PCV hose assembly (B) from the rocker cover.
    NOTE: Pinch the clamp of the PCV hose (A) by fitting the cut out in the ST with the protrusion on the clamp as shown in the figure, and unlock the clamp.

    ST 18353AA000 CLAMP PLIERS

    Fig 6: Removing/Installing PCV Hose Clamp Using ST
    G06650572Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 7: Identifying PCV Hose And Assembly
    G08539313Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the rocker cover.
  15. Remove the union bolt without filter (without protrusion) which secures the oil pipe to the front camshaft cap.
    Fig 8: Identifying Oil Pipe, Gasket And Union Bolts
    G08563511Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Loosen the upper side of the front camshaft cap and the intake camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Identifying Intake Camshaft Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G08539315Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Loosen the lower side of the front camshaft cap and the exhaust camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in the figure.
    Fig 10: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G08539316Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the front camshaft cap.
  19. Remove the intake camshaft caps and intake camshaft.
  20. Remove the exhaust camshaft caps and exhaust camshaft.
    NOTE: Arrange camshaft caps in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.
  21. Remove the oil seal.
    CAUTION: Do not scratch the journal surface when removing the oil seal.
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