Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 278

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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(H4SO)-28, Valve Clearance.>

1) Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-39,

REMOVAL, V-belt.>

2) Remove the crank pulley. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-

46, REMOVAL, Crank Pulley.>

3) Remove the timing belt cover. <Ref. to

ME(H4SO)-48, REMOVAL, Timing Belt Cover.>

4) Remove the timing belt. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-49,

REMOVAL, Timing Belt.>

5) Remove the cam sprocket. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-

54, REMOVAL, Cam Sprocket.>

6) Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 LH.

7) Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 RH.

Do not damage or lose the seal rubber when re-

moving the timing belt covers.

8) Remove the tensioner bracket.

9) Remove the camshaft position sensor support.

(LH side only)

10) Remove the valve rocker assembly. <Ref. to

ME(H4SO)-57, REMOVAL, Valve Rocker Assem-

11) Remove the camshaft cap.

(1) Remove the bolts (a) and (b) in alphabetical

(2) Equally loosen the bolts (c) through (j) all the

way in alphabetical sequence.

(3) Remove the bolts (k) through (p) in alpha-

betical sequence using ST.

ST 499497000

(4) Remove the camshaft cap.

12) Remove the camshaft.

13) Remove the oil seal.

14) Remove the plug from rear side of camshaft.

Do not scratch the journal surface when remov-

ing the oil seal.

15) Similarly, remove the camshaft RH and related