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Cam Carrier LH

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  1. Insert the steel rods into ST, and set the engine so that the camshaft LH is facing up.
    CAUTION:
    • If the engine is standing on one side without inserting the steel rod into ST, engine may lose balance and fall down. Be sure to insert the steel rod into ST to extend the length.
    • Use the steel rod with enough strength.
    • Be careful not to pinch the engine harness with ST.

    ST 499817100 ENGINE STAND 

    Fig 1: Inserting Steel Rods Into ST
    G10262676Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Apply engine oil to the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot, and install the valve shim and the roller rocker arm pivot to the cylinder head LH.
    Fig 2: Locating Valve Shim And Roller Rocker Arm Pivot To Cylinder Head LH
    G08317026Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Apply engine oil to the O-ring and the roller rocker arm, and install the O-ring and the roller rocker arm to the cylinder head LH.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
    Fig 3: Locating O-Ring And Roller Rocker Arm To Cylinder Head LH
    G08317025Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of cam carrier LH as shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the cylinder head LH and cam carrier LH.
    • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

    Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

    3.1±0.5 mm (0.1220±0.0197 in)

    Fig 4: Applying Liquid Gasket To Mating Surface Of Cam Carrier LH
    G11263894Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the cam carrier LH to the cylinder head LH.
    1. Mount the cam carrier LH, then tighten all bolts with a torque of 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      NOTE: Set the intake camshaft LH and the exhaust camshaft LH to the zero-lift position.
      Fig 5: Setting Intake Camshaft LH And Exhaust Camshaft LH To Zero-Lift Position
      G08317049Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 6: Cam Carrier LH Bolts
      G10262698Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Loosen the bolts (3 places) by 180° in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      Fig 7: Cam Carrier LH Bolts
      G10262699Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Tighten the bolts (3 places) with a torque of 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      Fig 8: Cam Carrier LH Bolts
      G10308426Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Loosen the bolts (3 places) by 180° in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      Fig 9: Cam Carrier LH Bolts
      G10262701Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Tighten the bolts (3 places) with a torque of 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      Fig 10: Cam Carrier LH Bolts
      G10262702Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Loosen the bolts (3 places) by 180° in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      Fig 11: Cam Carrier LH Bolts
      G10262703Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    7. Tighten the bolts (3 places) with a torque of 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      NOTE: After tightening, if the liquid gasket is squeezed out onto the seal surface of the chain cover, completely remove any squeezed-out liquid gasket.
      Fig 12: Cam Carrier LH Bolts
      G11263902Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Set the part so that the intake manifold is on the upper side.
  7. Install the cam sprocket LH. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>Cam Sprocket>INSTALLATION>CAM SPROCKET LH .
    NOTE: This procedure is required only when the cam carrier LH is removed for disassembly.
  8. Check the cam clearance. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>Cam Clearance>INSPECTION>WHEN TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY IS REMOVED .
  9. Install timing chain LH. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>Timing Chain Assembly>INSTALLATION>TIMING CHAIN LH .
  10. Secure the engine harness to the cam carrier LH with a clip.
    Fig 13: Locating Engine Harness To Cam Carrier LH With Clip
    G10262675Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the rocker cover LH. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>Rocker Cover>INSTALLATION>ROCKER COVER LH .
  12. Install the water pipe assembly LH. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Water Pipe Assembly>INSTALLATION>WATER PIPE ASSEMBLY LH .
  13. Install the fuel injector LH. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Injector>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the chain cover. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>Chain Cover>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the engine to the vehicle. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>Engine Assembly>INSTALLATION .