jfm2112 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Having difficulty removing the cam sprockets on the '97 Outback wagon with 2.5 DOHC. Especially those on the drivers side where they're recessed in the sprocket. Any ideas on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomson1355 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Difficulty removing the bolts or removing the sprocket once the bolts are out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfm2112 Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 Can't get the bolts loose. I think I might have to reinstall the belt to get the bolts to break loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomson1355 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Others have used a strap wrench to hold the sprocket. Or you can take the valve covers off and put a wrench on the flats of the cams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_SemC Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I second this method, but be aware that you may need to replace the valve cover gaskets and spark plug tube seals if you do. They're not supposed to be reusable. Mine were off once and not replaced and now leak a bit, especially now that I'm running synthetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyKeith Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 With the Valve cover off you can access the cams. There is a spot on the cam shaft designed to put a wrench on it and hold the cam in place. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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