Basic Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Perform the following inspection procedures and replace any faulty parts.
| No. | Parts | Inspection | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil pump (Exterior) | (1) Crack, damage or oil leakage | Replace the oil pump with a new part. |
| (2) Play of pulley shaft | Measure the radial play and axial play. If any of these exceeds the service limit, replace the oil pump with a new part. |
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| 2 | Pulley | (1) Damage | Replace with a new part. |
| (2) Bend | Measure the V groove deflection. If it exceeds the service limit, replace the pulley with a new part. |
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| 3 | Oil pump (Interior) | (1) Faulty or seized of vane pump | Check the rotating resistance of pulley. If it exceeds the service limit, replace the oil pump with a new part. |
| (2) Bend in the shaft or damage to bearing | If the a string is wrapped on the pulley and rotated, and the oil pump emits a noise that is markedly different in tone and loudness from a sound of a new oil pump, replace the oil pump with a new part. | ||
| 4 | O-ring | Cracking or deterioration | Replace with a new part. |
| 5 | Bracket | Cracks | Replace with a new part. |