Drive Belts - Subaru FORESTER Manual

Drive belts

2.0 L models
1) Front side belt
2) Alternator
3) Air conditioner compressor pulley
4) Rear side belt
5) Crank pulley
A) 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf)
Except 2.0 L models
1) Power steering pump pulley
2) Front side belt
3) Alternator
4) Air conditioner compressor pulley
5) Rear side belt
6) Crank pulley
A) 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf)
The alternator, power steering pump, and
air conditioner compressor depend on
drive belts. Satisfactory performance re-
quires that belt tension be correct.
To check the tension of the front side belt,
place a straightedge (ruler) across two
adjacent pulleys (alternator and crank
pulley) and apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf,
22 lbf) midway between the pulleys by
using a spring scale. Belt deflection
should be the amount specified. If the
Maintenance and service
front side belt is loose, cracked, or worn,
we recommend that you contact your
SUBARU dealer.
Deflection
New belt
7.0 – 9.0 9.0 – 11.0
A
(0.28 – 0.35) (0.35 – 0.43)
The rear side belt is a stretch-type belt,
therefore the deflection and tension do not
need to be checked. If there are cracks or
wear confirmed on the belts and a
squeaking sound is heard from them, we
recommend that you contact your
SUBARU dealer.
11-25
mm (in)
Used belt