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Maintenance and service
Drive belts
& Turbo models
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
A)
Power steering oil pump pulley
Front side belt
Alternator pulley
Air conditioner compressor pulley
Rear side belt
Crank pulley
22 lbf (98 N, 10 kgf)
. Crank pulley
Check the deflection of the front
side belt and if there is any looseness, cracks, wear or unusual noise
on the front side belt, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
Continuing to use the vehicle with
the belt outside of the specification
may cause the engine to malfunction and the above components to
malfunction.
To check the deflection of the front side
belt, place a straightedge (ruler) across
two adjacent pulleys (alternator pulley and
crank pulley) and apply a force of 22 lbf
(98 N, 10 kgf) midway between the pulleys
by using a spring scale. The belt deflection should be the amount specified. If the
front side belt is loose, cracked or worn,
contact your SUBARU dealer.
in (mm)
Deflection
New belt
CAUTION
The front side belt, which runs in
conjunction with the following components, must be used within the
specified deflection.
. Power steering oil pump pulley
. Alternator pulley
A
Used belt
0.28 – 0.35
(7.0 – 9.0)
0.35 – 0.43
(9.0 – 11.0)
The rear side belt is a stretch-type belt,
therefore the deflection does not need to
be checked. If there are cracks or wear
confirmed on the belts and a squeaking
sound is heard from them, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
& Non-turbo models
It is unnecessary to check the deflection of
the drive belt periodically because your
engine is equipped with an automatic belt
tension adjuster. However, replacement of
the belt should be done according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for replacement.
If the belt is loose, cracked or worn,
contact your SUBARU dealer.