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Timing Chain Assembly: Removal

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NOTE: To avoid mixing the timing chain component parts, separate each part after their removal.
  1. Drain the engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL .
  2. Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR .
  3. Remove the V-belts. Refer to , REMOVAL , V-belt.
  4. Remove the crank pulley. Refer to , REMOVAL , Crank Pulley.
  5. Remove the chain cover. Refer to , REMOVAL , Chain Cover.
  6. Remove the chain tensioner (RH).
    NOTE: When removing chain tensioner (RH), hold the plunger by hand so that it does not come flying out.
    Fig 1: Locating Chain Tensioner Mounting Bolts
    G05667806Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the chain guide (RH: between cams).
    Fig 2: Locating Chain Guide Mounting Bolts
    G05667807Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the chain tensioner lever (RH).
    Fig 3: Locating Chain Tensioner Lever
    G05667808Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the chain guide (RH).
    Fig 4: Locating Rh Chain Guide
    G05667809Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the timing chain (RH).
  11. Remove the chain tensioner (LH).
    NOTE: When removing chain tensioner (LH), hold the plunger by hand so that it does not come flying out.
    Fig 5: Locating Chain Tensioner And Plunger
    G05667810Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the chain guide (LH: between cams).
    Fig 6: Locating Chain Guide With Mounting Bolts
    G05667811Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the chain tensioner lever (LH).
    Fig 7: Locating Chain Tensioner Lever
    G05667812Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the chain guide (LH).
    Fig 8: Locating LH Chain Guide
    G05667813Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the timing chain (LH).
  16. Remove the chain tensioner (main).
    NOTE: When removing chain tensioner (main), hold the plunger by hand so that it does not come flying out.
    Fig 9: Locating Chain Tensioner And Plunger
    G05667814Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the chain guide (main).
    Fig 10: Locating Chain Guide
    G05667815Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the chain tensioner lever (main).
    Fig 11: Locating Chain Tensioner Lever
    G05667816Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Use the ST to lock the idler sprocket, and loosen the idler sprocket bolt.
  20. Remove the idler sprocket bolts, and remove the idler sprocket and timing chain (main).
    Fig 12: Identifying Idler Sprocket
    G05667817Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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