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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: All 2011-15MY Vehicles with FA or FB Engines
SUBJECT:
INTRODUCTION:

ew Installation Procedure for Front Crankshaft
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Oil Seal

NUMBER: 02-161-15R
DATE: 04/16/15
REVISED: 10/21/15

This bulletin announces a revised replacement procedure for installation of the front crankshaft oil seal.
PART INFORMATION:
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806750080 (OIL SEAL 50X62X7) Front Crankshaft Oil Seal
806939060 (O-RING) O-Ring for Crankshaft Extension

COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION:
This new installation procedure was incorporated into production on SIA-built vehicles during early
December, 2014 starting with the following:
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LEGACY: F*038350
OUTBACK: F*272496

NOTE: FHI-built engines did not utilize oil on the outside of the seal during engine assembly.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
Follow the procedure supplied in the applicable Service Manual for accessing and removing the front
crankshaft oil seal. To enhance retention of the oil seal and to eliminate any chance of blocking the
oil return passages in the timing chain cover, make sure the seal bore in the cover is clean, dry and
free of any fluids or contamination.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply any oil or sealer to the outside or inside of the seal or seal bore in the
timing cover before installation.

Oil Return
Passages

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CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles,
or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to
do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.

Bulletin Number: 02-161-15R; Revised: 10/21/15

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When installing the seal into the timing cover, the proper seal installer must be used: S/T# J-51973.

S/T# J-51973
REMINDER: Whenever removing the crankshaft extension, the o-ring on the extension must
always be replaced during reassembly as it is a one-time use part.

CAREFULLY tap the new oil seal into position flush with the face of the timing cover as shown in
the photo below using a plastic hammer and the specified installation tool.
TIP: Use a piece of cardboard against the radiator cooling fins as extra protection against damage
from the hammer.

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Bulletin Number: 02-161-15R; Revised: 10/21/15

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WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited and / or Powertrain Warranty period, or covered by a
Subaru Added Security (SAS) Powertrain, Classic or Gold plan, this repair may be claimed using the
following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION

LABOR
OPERATION #

Front Crankshaft Oil Seal R&R

B241-116

FAIL CODE

LABOR
TIME
0.4

AAL-34

Engine Oil Leak Testing

C245-001

0.4

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as
previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.

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Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.

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Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.

Bulletin Number: 02-161-15R; Revised: 10/21/15

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