Outback VDC Wagon AWD F6-3.0L (2002)
Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair
A: REMOVAL
1. Remove V-belt. Refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories; Drive Belt; Service and Repair.
2. Remove crankshaft pulley. Refer to Cylinder Block Assembly; Pulley, Crankshaft; Service and Repair.
3. Remove belt cover. Refer to Timing Components; Timing Cover; Service and Repair.
4. Remove timing belt assembly. Refer to Timing Components; Timing Belt; Service and Repair.
5. Remove camshaft sprocket. Refer to Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods; Camshaft Gear/Sprocket; Service and Repair.
6. Disconnect PCV hose and remove rocker cover.
7. Removal of valve rocker assembly
1) Remove bolts (a) through (h) in alphabetical sequence.
CAUTION: Leave two or three threads of bolts (g and h) engaged to retain valve rocker assembly.
2) Remove valve rocker assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
1. Installation of valve rocker assembly
1) Temporarily tighten bolts (a) through (d) equally as shown in figure.
CAUTION: Do not allow valve rocker assembly to gouge knock pins.
2) Tighten bolts (e) through (h) to specified torque.
3) Tighten bolts (a) through (d) to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
2. Adjust the valve clearances.
3. Install rocker cover and connect PCV hose.
4. Install camshaft sprocket.
5. Install timing belt assembly.
6. Install belt cover.