Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Camshaft Bearing: Service and Repair
Camshaft
REMOVAL
1. Remove the V-belt.
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
3. Remove the belt cover.
4. Remove the timing belt assembly.
5. Remove the camshaft sprocket.
6. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
7. Remove the belt cover No. 2 (LH).
8. Remove the belt cover No. 2 (RH).
NOTE: Do not damage or lose the seal rubber when removing belt covers.
9. Remove the tensioner bracket.
10. Remove the camshaft position sensor support. (LH side only)
11. Remove the oil level gauge guide. (LH side only)
12. Remove the valve rocker assembly.
13. Remove the camshaft cap.
a. Remove the bolts (a) through (b) in alphabetical sequence.
b. Equally loosen the bolts (c) through (j) all the way in alphabetical sequence.