How to remove the timing bell and camshaft sprocket(s) and access the camshaft seals on Subaru Outback?

The timing bell and camshaft sprocket(s) should be removed. The inner timing belt covers need to be unbolted and removed so that the camshaft seals can be accessed. To put in a new seal at the same place as the old one, note how deep it is from where the cylinder head ends to its face before getting rid of it. Use a skin pulling device in order to take out any remaining sealants fixed on top of the cam heads. In order to make a substitution for this critical part, use a deep socket along with light tapping while placing it inside the cylinder head housing. Pushing through evenly until you get back at which point the original seal was mounted, is how we are supposed to fix it squarely. The rest of installation is the reversal of removal.

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Subaru Outback Camshaft Seal

The Camshaft Seal where the camshaft comes out of the cylinder head keeps the oil in and the dirt out. The Camshaft Seal provides a close, oil-tight fit to the rotating shaft to maintain lubrication of the valve train to help it run properly while also preventing dirt that can cause premature wear from getting in. Inspection of this wear item is recommended at regular mileage intervals in official Subaru service schedules. Each Camshaft Seal is recessed in the cylinder head. Its flexible lip hugs the camshaft surface and a spring applies steady tension. This is a simple mechanism that is effective even at varying temperatures and engine speeds. Throughout its model years, the Subaru Outback has maintained this basic design, meaning drivers can count on one style and no confusing revisions, only the same trustworthy Outback Camshaft Seal designed to factory specifications. When a leaking seal allows oil to escape, a Subaru owner will probably notice drips or a burning smell. This means the Camshaft Seal is on its way out and needs replacing to keep the engine in good health. With a replacement, an Outback can be expected to run reliably down the road.

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Q:
How to remove the timing bell and camshaft sprocket(s) and access the camshaft seals on Subaru Outback?
Posted by Missy B.
A:
The timing bell and camshaft sprocket(s) should be removed. The inner timing belt covers need to be unbolted and removed so that the camshaft seals can be accessed. To put in a new seal at the same place as the old one, note how deep it is from where the Cylinder Head ends to its face before getting rid of it. Use a skin pulling device in order to take out any remaining sealants fixed on top of the cam heads. In order to make a substitution for this critical part, use a deep socket along with light tapping while placing it inside the cylinder head housing. Pushing through evenly until you get back at which point the original seal was mounted, is how we are supposed to fix it squarely. The rest of installation is the reversal of removal.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Albert / Jul 17, 2025