Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 198

18.Camshaft
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the V-belt. <Ref. to ME(STi)-43, IN-
STALLATION, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crankshaft pulley. <Ref. to ME(STi)-
45, REMOVAL, Crankshaft Pulley.>
3) Remove the belt cover. <Ref. to ME(STi)-46,
REMOVAL, Belt Cover.>
4) Remove the timing belt assembly. <Ref. to
ME(STi)-47, REMOVAL, Timing Belt Assembly.>
5) Remove the camshaft sprocket. <Ref. to
ME(STi)-56, REMOVAL, Camshaft Sprocket.>
6) Remove the crankshaft sprocket. <Ref. to
ME(STi)-58, REMOVAL, Crankshaft Sprocket.>
7) Disconnect the variable valve timing solenoid
valve assembly connector.
8) Remove the tensioner bracket.
9) Remove the left-hand belt cover No. 2.
CAMSHAFT
10) Remove the right-hand belt cover No.2.
11) Remove the spark plug cord.
12) Remove the oil level gauge guide. (LH side
only)
13) Remove the rocker cover and gasket.
14) Remove the oil pipe.
EN1206
15) Loosen the variable valve timing solenoid valve
assembly and intake camshaft cap bolts equally, a
little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in
the figure.
S2M1163
16) Remove the oil control valve assembly, intake
camshaft cap, and camshaft.
S2M1162
ME(STi)-59
(A)
(E) (C)
(F) (D)
(B)
MECHANICAL
B2M0738
EN1207
EN1208