Outback F6-3.0L (2003)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Camshaft
REMOVAL
1. Remove crankshaft pulley.
2. Remove front chain cover.
3. Remove timing chain assembly.
4. Remove camshaft sprockets.
5. Remove crankshaft sprocket.
6. Remove rear chain cover.
7. Remove rocker cover (RH).
8. Loosen front camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in numerical sequence shown in the figure (RH)
9. Remove camshaft cap and intake camshaft (RH)
10. Loosen camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in the numerical sequence shown in the figure.
11. Remove camshaft cap and exhaust camshaft (RH).
CAUTION: Arrange camshaft caps in order so that they can be installed in their original position.
12. Remove plug (LH).
13. Similarly, remove left-hand camshafts and related parts.