Engine - Crankshaft Pulley, Boss & Bolt
NUMBER: 02-116-11DATE: 05/04/11
APPLICABILITY: 2011MY Forester 2.5L N/A
SUBJECT: Crankshaft Pulley, Boss and Bolt
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the bulletin is to inform you of a modification made to the crankshaft pulley, crankshaft pulley boss and crankshaft pulley bolt On early production vehicles, those parts cannot be re-used once they are removed
On these early production vehicles, once the crankshaft pulley bolt is loosened and the crankshaft pulley is removed, the locating pin on the crankshaft pulley boss will bend or be damaged. The matching surface of the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley boss will be deformed.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
Newly designed parts were incorporated into production on December 27, 2010 starting with VIN B*741456, and engine number 0048496. The crankshaft pulley, boss, and bolt are reusable from this break point forward..
PARTS INFORMATION
SERVICE PROCEDURE/INFORMATION
For repairs involving the removal of the crankshaft pulley refer to the applicable Subaru Service Manual.
Note:
The crankshaft, oil seal and 0-ring require replacement upon reassembly. It is advisable to double check to make certain that the engine you are working on has the newly designed parts.