Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 1127

(6) Measure the widest point of the plastigauge
on each journal. If oil clearance exceeds the
standard, replace the camshaft. If necessary,
replace the camshaft caps and cylinder head as
a set.
Standard:
0.037 — 0.072 mm (0.0015 — 0.0028 in)
(7) Completely remove the plastigauge.
5) Check the cam face condition, and remove the
minor faults by grinding with oil stone. Measure the
cam height H. If it exceeds the standard or offset
wear occurs, replace it.
Cam height H:
Standard
Intake
45.85 — 45.95 mm (1.805 — 1.809 in)
Exhaust
45.75 — 45.85 mm (1.801 — 1.805 in)
Cam base circle diameter A:
37.0 mm (1.457 in)
H
Camshaft
ME-00119
A
ME-00120
ME(H4DOTC)-61
6) Measure the side clearance of camshaft with dial
gauge. If the side clearance exceeds the standard
or offset wear occurs, replace the caps and cylinder
head as a set. If necessary, replace the camshaft.
Standard:
0.068 — 0.116 mm (0.0027 — 0.0046 in)
MECHANICAL
ME-00121