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Non-Turbo Model

  1. Remove the radiator fan and air conditioner fan. Refer to REMOVAL , Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor. Refer to REMOVAL , Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor.
  2. Protect the radiator with cardboard and blanket.
  3. Remove the V-belt covers.
    Fig 1: Locating V-Belt Covers
    G05659298Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the V-belts. Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt.
  5. Remove the A/C compressor V-belt tensioner.
  6. Using the ST, lock the crankshaft and remove pulley bolt.
    • MT model

      ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

    • AT model

      ST 499977400 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

      Fig 2: Removing Pulley Bolt
      G04997243Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the crank pulley.
  8. Remove the belt cover LH.
  9. Remove the front timing belt cover.
  10. Remove the timing belt guide. (MT model)
    Fig 3: Locating Front Timing Belt Cover
    G04997244Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Turn the crankshaft and align the alignment marks on crankshaft, and left and right cam sprockets with notches of belt cover and cylinder block.

    ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

    Fig 4: Identifying Alignment Marks On Crankshaft
    G05953603Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the belt idler.
  13. Remove the belt idler (No. 2).
    Fig 5: Removing Belt Idler
    G04997246Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the timing belt.
  15. Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Timing Belt
    G04997247Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal. Refer to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt.