LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Subaru >> 2017 >> Legacy 2.5i Limited >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 7 (Engine Mechanical (H6DO)) >> Camshaft >> Removal

Section 7 (Engine Mechanical (H6DO)): Camshaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Remove the engine from vehicle. Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly.
  2. Remove the crank pulley. Ref. to REMOVAL , Crank Pulley.
  3. Remove the chain cover. Ref. to REMOVAL , Chain Cover.
  4. Remove the timing chain assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL , Timing Chain Assembly.
  5. Remove the CAM sprocket. Ref. to REMOVAL , CAM Sprocket.
  6. Remove the crank sprocket. Ref. to REMOVAL , Crank Sprocket.
  7. Remove the exhaust oil flow control solenoid valve. Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve.
  8. Remove the camshaft position sensor. Ref. to REMOVAL , Camshaft Position Sensor.
  9. Loosen the rocker cover bolts in the order indicated in the figure, and remove the rocker cover.
    • LH side
      Fig 1: Rocker Cover Bolts Loosening Sequence (LH Side)
      G11586117Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • RH side
    Fig 2: Rocker Cover Bolts Loosening Sequence (RH Side)
    G11586118Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in numerical sequence, as shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Camshaft Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G06649857Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the camshaft caps and camshaft (RH).
    NOTE: Arrange camshaft caps in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.
  12. Similarly, remove the camshaft (LH) and related parts.