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Cam Carrier LH

  1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DOTC)>Engine Assembly>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the chain cover. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DOTC)>Chain Cover>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the timing chain LH. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DOTC)>Timing Chain Assembly>REMOVAL>TIMING CHAIN LH .
  4. Remove the intake manifold. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Intake Manifold>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the rocker cover LH. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DOTC)>Rocker Cover>REMOVAL>ROCKER COVER LH .
  6. Remove the clip holding the engine harness from cam carrier LH.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Harness From Cam Carrier LH With Clip
    G09480406Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the fuel pipe protector from the high-pressure fuel pump case.
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector Bolt
    G09480407Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the fuel pump insulator (A) from the high-pressure fuel pump, and then remove the fuel pipe insulator No. 1 (B) from the high-pressure fuel delivery pipe.
    Fig 3: Removing Fuel Pump Insulator From High-Pressure Fuel Pump
    G10266866Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the connector (A) from the high-pressure fuel pump, and remove the fuel delivery pipe from the high-pressure fuel pump.
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Quick Connector
    G11266941Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Locating Connector From High-Pressure Fuel Pump
    G10266868Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the high-pressure fuel delivery pipe from the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel injector pipe.
    Fig 6: Locating High-Pressure Fuel Delivery Pipe With Flare Nuts
    G10266869Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the water pipe hose from oil pan upper, and remove the water pipe assembly.
    Fig 7: Locating Water Pipe Hose From Oil Pan Upper With Clip
    G09480412Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. When disassembling the cam carrier LH
    NOTE: When disassembling the cam carrier LH, perform the following steps also.
    1. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>High Pressure Fuel Pump>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the cam sprocket LH. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DOTC)>Cam Sprocket>REMOVAL>CAM SPROCKET LH .
  13. Set the part so that the cam carrier LH is on the upper side.
  14. Loosen the bolts holding the cam carrier LH equally, a little at a time in numerical sequence as shown in the figure and remove the cam carrier LH.
    Fig 8: Cam Carrier LH Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G11266945Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the O-ring and the roller rocker arm from cylinder head LH.
    NOTE: Be careful not to confuse the roller rocker arms.
    Fig 9: Locating O-Ring And Roller Rocker Arm From Cylinder Head LH
    G11266946Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot from cylinder head LH.
    NOTE: Be careful not to confuse the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot.
    Fig 10: Locating Valve Shim And Roller Rocker Arm Pivot From Cylinder Head LH
    G09480415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the liquid gasket from cam carrier LH and cylinder head LH.