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Chain Cover: Removal

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NOTE: When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.
  1. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Remove the radiator. Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator.
    2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
    3. Remove the engine mounting. Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Mounting.
    4. Remove the bolts which secure the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Generator Cord Stay Bolt
    G10262586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Drain the engine oil. Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.
  3. Remove the V-belts. Ref. to V-BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt.
  4. Remove the generator. Ref. to REMOVAL , Generator.
  5. Remove the water pump pulley. Ref. to WATER PUMP , REMOVAL, Water Pump.
  6. Remove the crank pulley. Ref. to REMOVAL , Crank Pulley.
  7. Remove the bolt securing the engine harness stay.
  8. Disconnect the connector (A) and connector (B) to remove the clip (C) and clip (D) securing the engine harness.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors And Clip
    G10262587Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the clip (B) securing the oil level switch harness.
  10. Disconnect the terminal (C), connector (D), connector (E) and connector (F), and remove the clip (G) and clip (H) securing the engine harness.
    Fig 3: Identifying Oil Level Switch Harness Connector And Clip
    G10262588Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Pull out the oil level gauge (A), and remove the oil level gauge guide (B) and idler pulley (C).
    Fig 4: Identifying Oil Level Gauge, Oil Level Gauge Guide And Idler Pulley
    G10262589Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the bolts securing the chain cover to the engine.
    Fig 5: Identifying Chain Cover Bolts
    G10262590Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Expand the area shown in the figure using a crowbar or a similar tool wrapped in tape for protection, and remove the chain cover from the engine.
    CAUTION: The chain cover may contact the protrusion (a) of cam sprocket sensor plate and cause damage. When removing the chain cover, move the chain cover horizontally until it cannot contact with the cam sprocket, and then remove it carefully.
    Fig 6: Identifying CAM Sprocket Sensor Plate Protrusion (1 Of 2)
    G10308316Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 7: Identifying CAM Sprocket Sensor Plate Protrusion (2 Of 2)
    G10262592Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the O-rings from cylinder head RH, cylinder head LH, cylinder block LH and oil pan upper.
    Fig 8: Identifying Cylinder Head RH O-Rings
    G10308318Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the liquid gasket from the chain cover and engine unit.
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