1999 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

3. Camshaft
A: REMOVAL
1. RELATED PARTS
Remove timing belt, camshaft sprockets and related parts.

2. CAMSHAFT
S2M0298A
(1) Spark plug cord
(2) Rocker cover (LH)
(3) Rocker cover gasket (LH)(4) Intake camshaft cap (LH)
(5) Intake camshaft (LH)
(6) Exhaust camshaft cap (LH)(7) Exhaust camshaft (LH)
1) Remove camshaft position sensor (LH side
only).
2) Remove spark plug cord.
3) Remove rocker cover and gasket.4) Loosen intake camshaft cap bolts equally, a
little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in
figure.
B2M1393B
5) Remove camshaft caps and intake camshaft.
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6) Loosen exhaust camshaft cap bolts equally, a
little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in
figure.
B2M1394B
7) Remove camshaft caps and exhaust camshaft.
CAUTION:
Arrange camshaft caps in order so that they
can be installed in their original positions.
8) Similarly, remove right-hand camshafts and
related parts.
B: INSPECTION
1. CAMSHAFT
1) Measure the bend, and repair or replace if nec-
essary.
Limit:
0.020 mm (0.0008 in)
G2M0746
2) Check journal for damage and wear. Replace if
faulty.
3) Measure outside diameter of camshaft journal.
If the journal diameter is not as specified, check the
oil clearance.
Camshaft journal
Front Center, rear
Standard31.946 Ð 31.963 mm
(1.2577 Ð 1.2584 in)27.946 Ð 27.963 mm
(1.1002 Ð 1.1009 in)
4) Measurement of the camshaft journal oil clear-
ance
(1) Clean the bearing caps and camshaft jour-
nals.
(2) Place the camshafts on the cylinder head.
(Without installing valve rocker.)
(3) Place plastigauge across each of the cam-
shaft journals.
(4) Install the bearing caps.

CAUTION:
Do not turn the camshaft.
(5) Remove the bearing caps.
(6) Measure the widest point of the plastigauge
on each journal.
If the oil clearance exceeds the limit, replace the
camshaft. If necessary, replace the camshaft
caps and cylinder head as a set.
Standard oil clearance:
0.037 Ð 0.072 mm (0.0015 Ð 0.0028 in)
Limit:
0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
B2M1216
(7) Completely remove the plastigauge.
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5) Check cam face condition; remove minor faults
by grinding with oil stone. Measure the cam height
H; replace if the limit has been exceeded.
Cam height: H
Standard:
Intake:
42.20 Ð 42.30 mm (1.6614 Ð 1.6654 in)
Exhaust:
Front: 42.50 Ð 42.60 mm (1.6732 Ð
1.6772 in)
Rear: 41.40 Ð 41.50 mm (1.6299 Ð 1.6339
in)
Limit:
Intake:
42.04 mm (1.6551 in)
Exhaust:
Front: 42.34 mm (1.6669 in)
Rear: 41.24 mm (1.6236 in)
Cam base circle diameter A:
28.0 mm (1.102 in)
B2M1209A
6) Measure the thrust clearance of camshaft with
dial gauge. If the clearance exceeds the limit,
replace caps and cylinder head as a set. If neces-
sary replace camshaft.
Standard:
0.040 Ð 0.080 mm (0.0016 Ð 0.0031 in)
Limit:
0.1 mm (0.004 in)
B2M1217
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C: INSTALLATION
1. CAMSHAFT
S2M0298C
(1) Intake camshaft (LH)
(2) Exhaust camshaft (LH)
(3) Intake camshaft cap (LH)
(4) Exhaust camshaft cap (LH)
(5) Rocker cover gasket (LH)(6) Rocker cover (LH)
(7) Spark plug cordTightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
4.9±0.5 (0.5±0.05, 3.6±0.4)
T2:10±0.7 (1.0±0.07, 7.2±0.5)
T3:20±2 (2.0±0.2, 14.5±1.4)
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1) Camshaft installation
Apply engine oil to cylinder head at camshaft bear-
ing location before installing camshaft. Install cam-
shaft so that rocker arm is close to or in contact
with ªbase circleº of cam lobe.
CAUTION:
IWhen camshafts are positioned as shown in
figure, camshafts need to be rotated at a mini-
mum to align with timing belt during installa-
tion.
IRight-hand camshaft need not be rotated
when set at position shown in figure.
Left-hand intake camshaft: Rotate 80É clock-
wise.
Left-hand exhaust camshaft: Rotate 45É
counter-clockwise.
B2M1200A
2) Camshaft cap installation
(1) Apply fluid packing sparingly to cap mating
surface.
CAUTION:
Do not apply fluid packing excessively. Failure
to do so may cause excess packing to come
out and flow toward oil seal, resulting in oil
leaks.
Fluid packing:
THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
G2M0752
(2) Apply engine oil to cap bearing surface and
install cap on camshaft as shown by identifica-
tion mark.
(3) Gradually tighten cap in at least two stages
in alphabetical sequence shown in figure, and
then tighten to specified torque.
B2M1395B
(4) Similarly, tighten cap on exhaust side.
After tightening cap, ensure camshaft rotates
only slightly while holding it at ªbaseº circle.
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3) Camshaft oil seal installation
Apply grease to new oil seal lips and press onto
front end of camshaft by using ST1 and ST2.
CAUTION:
Use a new oil seal.
ST1 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
ST2 499597000 OIL SEAL GUIDE
G2M0754
4) Rocker cover installation
(1) Install gasket on rocker cover.
Install peripheral gasket and ignition coil gasket.
(2) Apply fluid packing to four front open edges
of peripheral gasket.
Fluid packing:
THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
S2M0300A
(3) Install rocker cover on cylinder head.
Ensure gasket is properly positioned during
installation.
5) Install ignition coil.
6) Install cam angle sensor.
7) Similarly, install parts on right-hand side.
2. RELATED PARTS
Install timing belt, camshaft sprockets and related
parts.

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4. Cylinder Head
A: REMOVAL
1. RELATED PARTS
1) Remove V-belt.
2) Remove generator, air conditioner compressor
and brackets.
3) Remove hoses and tubes from cylinder block.
4) Disconnect each connector and/or remove con-
nector bracket.5) Remove intake manifold assembly and gasket.
6) Remove camshaft position sensor.
7) Remove timing belt, camshaft sprockets and
related parts.

8) Remove rocker cover, camshafts and related
parts.

2. CYLINDER HEAD
S2M0421A
(1) Bolt
(2) Cylinder head bolt(3) Cylinder head
(4) Cylinder head gasket
1) Remove oil level gauge guide attaching bolt
(LH side only).
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4. Cylinder Head

2) Remove cylinder head bolts in alphabetical
sequence shown in figure.
CAUTION:
Leave bolts (A) and (D) engaged by three or
four threads to prevent cylinder head from fall-
ing.
B2M1397C
3) While tapping cylinder head with a plastic
hammer, separate it from cylinder block.
Remove bolts (A) and (D) to remove cylinder head.
B2M1397C
4) Remove cylinder head gasket.
5) Similarly, remove right-hand cylinder head.
B: DISASSEMBLY
S2M0420A
(1) Valve shim
(2) Valve lifter
(3) Valve retainer key(4) Valve retainer
(5) Valve spring
(6) Valve oil seal(7) Valve spring seat
(8) Intake valve
(9) Exhaust valve
1) Remove valve shims and valve lifters.
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4. Cylinder Head