2020 Subaru BRZ Limited, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Cam Timing Oil Control Valve ASSY (FA20): Installation

  1. Installation of camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY (bank 2 exhaust side)
    1. Install the back-up ring to the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
    2. Apply new engine oil to a new O-ring, and attach it to the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
    3. Using 2 bolts, install the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.

      Standard value: T=6.4N.m {65kgf.cm} {4.7ft.lbf} 

    4. Connect the connector for camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
  2. Installation of camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY (bank 2 intake side)
    1. Install the back-up ring to the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
    2. Apply new engine oil to a new O-ring, and attach it to the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
    3. Using 2 bolts, install the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.

      Standard value: T=6.4N.m {65kgf.cm} {4.7ft.lbf} 

    4. Connect the connector for camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
  3. Installation of the air cleaner case SUB-ASSY (Refer to INSTALLATION , Step 4)
  4. Installation of camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY (bank 1 exhaust side)
    1. Install the back-up ring to the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
    2. Apply new engine oil to a new O-ring, and attach it to the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
    3. Using 2 bolts, install the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.

      Standard value: T=6.4N.m {65kgf.cm} {4.7ft.lbf} 

    4. Connect the connector for camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
  5. Installation of camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY (bank 1 intake side)
    1. Install the back-up ring to the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
    2. Apply new engine oil to a new O-ring, and attach it to the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
    3. Using 2 bolts, install the camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.

      Standard value: T=6.4N.m {65kgf.cm} {4.7ft.lbf} 

    4. Connect the connector for camshaft timing oil control valve ASSY.
  6. Connection of the battery ground terminal

    Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.4ft.lbf} 

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.