Removal & Installation: Removal & Installation Subaru Impreza GC/GF

Remove timing belt, valve covers and camshaft sprockets. See TIMING BELT .

Note. The following procedure is for removal of left camshaft. Procedure for right camshaft is similar.

Remove rocker arm assembly. See ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY . Remove camshaft position sensor. Remove valve lash adjusters and submerge in clean engine oil (if equipped). Remove oil dipstick tube mounting bolt. Remove camshaft support and "O" ring. Remove camshaft. Remove oil seals only if necessary.

Installation

1. Apply a coat of clean engine oil to camshaft journals. Install camshaft. Lubricate "O" ring and Install to camshaft support. Install camshaft support.
2. Apply grease to oil seal lips. Using Oil Seal Guide (499597000) and Oil Seal Installer (499587100), install oil seal on camshaft support. To complete installation, install rocker cover, timing belt, camshaft sprockets and related parts. Perform necessary adjustments.