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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (ENGINE MECHANICAL (H6DO))V-BELTINSTALLATION

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Section 2 (Engine Mechanical (H6DO)): V-belt: Installation

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

When reusing the V-belt, wipe off dust and water with cloth.
Do not use the V-belt if there is any oil, grease or coolant on the belt.
Be careful not to rub the belt end surface with bare hands; exposed core may cause injury.
Wipe off any dust, oil and water on the groove of each pulley with cloth.

Make sure that the spline of key (B) on shaft (A) matches with key groove (C), tighten the nut (D) to 1 N.m (0.1 kgf-m, 0.7 ft-lb), and temporarily assemble the tensioner assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Key, Shaft, Key Groove And Nut
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Install the V-belt (C), and adjust the bolt (B) so as to obtain the specified belt tension. < Ref. to INSPECTION , V-belt. >
CAUTION: After installing the V-belt, check the V-belt tension and adjust it if necessary by loosening the nuts and tensioner pulley, then reinstall the belt.
Tighten the nut (A).
Tightening torque:

20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying V-Belt, Bolt And Nut
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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When to See a Mechanic

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.