Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 1165

MECHANICAL
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 camshaft caps in order so that they can be
installed in their original positions.
20) Similarly, remove the camshafts (RH) and re-
lated parts.
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.
Camshaft
(C)
(D)
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Exhaust camshaft (LH):
Rotate 45# counterclockwise.
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(a)
(b)
A Cylinder head (LH)
B Cylinder head (RH)
(a) Intake camshaft
(b) Exhaust camshaft
2) Camshaft cap and oil flow control solenoid valve
assembly installation:
(1) Apply small amount of liquid gasket to the
cap mating surface.
NOTE:
Do not apply liquid gasket excessively. Otherwise,
the excessive liquid gasket may come out and flow
toward oil seal, resulting in oil leaks.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or
equivalent
(2) Apply engine oil to the cap bearing surface,
and install the cap on camshaft as shown by
identification mark.
A
(b)
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B
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(a)
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