Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 1123

17) Loosen the exhaust camshaft cap bolts equal-
ly, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown
in the figure.
(A)
(E)
(F)
(B)
18) Remove the oil flow control solenoid valve as-
sembly, intake camshaft cap and camshaft.
19) Remove the exhaust camshaft caps and cam-
shaft.
NOTE:
Arrange the camshaft caps in order so that they
can be installed in their original positions.
20) Similarly, remove the camshafts (RH) and re-
lated parts.
Camshaft
(C)
(D)
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B: INSTALLATION
1) Camshaft installation:
Apply engine oil to the cylinder head at camshaft
bearing location before installing the camshaft. In-
stall the camshaft so that each valve is close to or in
contact with "base circle" of cam lobe.
NOTE:
• When the camshafts are positioned as shown in
the figure, camshafts need to be rotated at a mini-
mum to align with the timing belt during installation.
• Camshaft RH need not be rotated when set at
the position shown in the figure.
Intake camshaft (LH):
Rotate 80° clockwise.
Exhaust camshaft (LH):
Rotate 45° counterclockwise.
77.5
(a)
(b)
A Cylinder head (LH)
B Cylinder head (RH)
(a) Intake camshaft
(b) Exhaust camshaft
MECHANICAL
A
(b)
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B
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(a)
11
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