NHTSA ID Number: 10182597
Manufacturer Communication Number: 142216R
TSB/Document Date: 2020-11-16
Summary
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru
of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. There are situations where the tool called for in the Service Manual is not the tool that SOA recommends for the job. Examples of these situations include: * An equivalent tool is offered under a different part number * SOA develops a tool that is not included in the Service Manual To help locate tools, in addition to the Service Manual Tool Part Number and the Special Service Tool Part Number, where available, the part number for the essential tool kit release has been included.
Transmission:
General
Y
Y
N
Engine: Valvetrain
Engine: Valvetrain
VALVE SHIM POSTIONING
TOOL
PIN SET, PULLEY WRENCH
Engine: Valvetrain
Repair Category
CAM SPROCKET HOLDER
Description
Essential
(Y/N)
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Commercially
Available
/ Alternate
Source
Slightly different diameter but
acceptable.
T-50 Torx Plus bit
E20 TORX SOCKET J-47730 not
essential. Used for removing and
installing the hypoid driven gear and
for removing and installing the drive
pinion shaft retainer.
Also known as Extended Length
Cam Pins. Refer to TRB 2011
FORESTER INTRODUCTION New
Technology Training Module 920
MSA5P1920C
Valve shim storage case
Refer to TRB Belt Driven
ValveTrain Boxer Engines
MSA5P1104C February 2011
Module 104 and TRB New Dealer
Basic Introduction MSA5P1841C
Module 841. Also known as Shim
remover tool.
No info
Notes
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J-50972
SOA321105
SOA321098
SOA626234
398417700
NA
NA
NA
18761AA010
SOA321105
NA
NA
SOA625336
398643600
SOA321033
J-44959
NA
SOA629389
NA
NA
SOA625333
398673600
Kit Number Tool
Released Under
Special Service
Tool Part Number
Service Manual
Tool Part
Number
ADJUSTER,TORSION BAR
Nylon Sheet
Body: General
Body: General
BODY
Y
Y
Y
Transmission:
Automatic
GAUGE PLATE
Drivetrain: Differential
Y
Transmission:
Automatic
BIT, T-70 TORX
N
Y
Transmission:
Manual
Transmission: CVT
Y
Transmission:
Manual
CLUTCH SPRING
COMPRESSOR
Drive Pinion Installer
Y
Repair Category
Description
Essential
(Y/N)
N
Y
Y
N
Commercially
Available
/ Alternate
Source
Refer to TSB 12-180-15.
Refer to Revised Trunk Springs and
Mounting Bracket TSB 12-146-13
SOA chose not to issue this tool.
It is used during Gen 2 CVT valve
body repair.
Low & reverse brake, total end play,
oil pump, drive pinion height.
The 4EAT differential drain has been
changed in production to a Torx
type drive for the 2003MY. Size is
T-70. TechTIPS NOV 2002: 2003
Baja Edition
Drive pinion thrust washer installer.
Refer to MSA5P0268C Split Case
Manual Transmission (Module 201)
(June 2011)
Used to remove and install clutch
spring.
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J-51661
J-51662
87699AL00A
87699AL00A
87699AL00A
SOA321103
SOA321103
SOA321103
J-51661 Radar
Reflector
J-51662 Radar
Reflector Stand
(Base)
SOA321042
J-39401-4
SOA321045
SOA321042
J-39401-B
J-47673
Kit Number Tool
Released Under
Special Service
Tool Part Number
98399AG000
and
98399AG010
Service Manual
Tool Part
Number
Body: Eyesight
Body: Eyesight
RADAR REFLECTOR
STAND, RADAR
REFLECTOR
Body: Eyesight
Body: Airbag
WEIGHT TOOL,PASSENGER
(SPECIAL TOOL
WEIGHT A, SPECIAL TOOL
WEIGHT B)
RADAR REFLECTOR
Body: Airbag
Body: Airbag
SIR DEPLOYMENT
FIXTURE
NUTS,6MM RECESSED
Repair Category
Description
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Essential
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
Commercially
Available
/ Alternate
Source
Part of Radar Reflector Tool
SOA321103. Refer to service
manual.
Part of Radar Reflector Tool
SOA321103. Refer to service
manual.
Kit SOA321103 consists of J-51661
Radar Reflector J-51662 Radar
Reflector Stand (Base)
Used for system calibration of
occupant detection system. Refer
to: G2350BE 2005 Legacy &
Outback Service Manual,
MSA5P0402C 2005 New Model
Update (Module 914),
MSA5P0136C Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) (Module
604) (December 2014)
Refer to 17-09-04 Airbag
Deployment Fixture Instruction
Manual Supplement
Refer to 17-09-04 Airbag
Deployment Fixture Instruction
Manual Supplement
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Service Manual
Tool Part
Number
Kit Number Tool
Released Under
SOA321001
SOA321032
SOA321047
SOA321102
Special Service
Tool Part Number
J-44369
J-45697
J-45295
J-51443
N
Y
TPMS ACTIVATION
TOOL, TPMS ACTIVATION
Y
Chassis: Hubs
HUB REMOVER/REPLACER
KIT
Y
Chassis:
Suspension
CHASSIS
Repair Category
REAR SUSP BUSHING KIT
Description
Essential
(Y/N)
Y
Y
N
Commercially
Available
/ Alternate
Source
Refer to MSA5P1926C 2015 Legacy
and Outback New Technology Training (Module 926) . Replaces
J-45295-A / SOA321047
No info. See also J-51443.
TechTIPS SEPTEMBER 2003, TSB
03-50-02R, Wheel Bearing
Installation Guide MSA5P0401C
No info
Notes
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