Chain Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 radiator. < Refer to REMOVAL , Radiator. >
2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
3. Remove the bolts which secure the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Generator Cord Stay Bolt
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4. Remove the power steering pump.
  1. Remove the V-belts. < Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt. >
  2. Remove the generator. < Refer to REMOVAL , Generator. >
  3. Disconnect the connector from the power steering pump switch.
    
    Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
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  4. Remove the power steering pump from the engine.
    
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
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  5. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
Drain the engine oil. < Refer to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
Remove the water pump pulley. < Refer to WATER PUMP , REMOVAL, Water Pump. >
Remove the crank pulley. < Refer to REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
Remove the engine harness stay from the chain cover.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Harness Stay Mounting Bolts
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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 Camshaft Position Sensor And Oil Control Solenoid Connectors And Clips
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Remove the rubber cap from the oil pressure switch.

Fig 6: Locating Oil Pressure Switch Rubber Cap
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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 Connectors, And Clip
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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
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Remove the chain cover.

Fig 9: Locating Chain Cover Mounting Bolts
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Remove the O-rings from cylinder head RH, cylinder head LH, cylinder block LH and oil pan upper.

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head And Block O-Rings
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Remove the liquid gasket from the chain cover and engine unit.