Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 1119

18.Camshaft
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
Perform the work with the engine installed to body
when replacing a single part. Refer to "Valve Clear-
ance" for preparation procedures. <Ref. to
ME(H4DOTC)-26, INSPECTION, Valve Clear-
ance.>
1) Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-40,
REMOVAL, V-belt.>
2) Remove the crank
ME(H4DOTC)-47, REMOVAL, Crank Pulley.>
3) Remove the timing belt cover. <Ref. to
ME(H4DOTC)-49, REMOVAL, Timing Belt Cover.>
4) Remove the timing belt. <Ref. to ME(H4DOTC)-
50, REMOVAL, Timing Belt.>
5) Remove the cam
ME(H4DOTC)-59, REMOVAL, Cam Sprocket.>
6) Disconnect the oil flow control solenoid valve
connector.
7) Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 LH.
Camshaft
pulley. <Ref. to
sprocket. <Ref. to
ME-03094
ME-00106
ME(H4DOTC)-61
8) Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 RH.
NOTE:
Do not damage or lose the seal rubber when re-
moving the timing belt covers.
9) Remove the tensioner bracket.
10) Remove the ignition
IG(H4DOTC)-7, REMOVAL, Ignition Coil.>
11) Disconnect the PCV hose from the rocker cov-
er.
NOTE:
For the PCV hose affixed with the clamp, fit the de-
pression in the ST with the protrusion of the clamp
as shown in the figure below, unlock the clamp and
disconnect.
ST 18353AA000 CLAMP PLIERS
12) Remove the rocker cover and gasket.
MECHANICAL
ME-00107
ME-00105
coil. <Ref. to
ME-03630