NHTSA ID Number: 10187315
Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-22-16R
TSB/Document Date: 2021-02-18
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.
398437700
J-51973
SOA321106
Crank seal
installation tool
Y
N
For FA/FB crankshaft seal installation. Released as part
of SOA321106 kit shipment. Refer to
TSB 02-161-15.
J-34274
NA
Engine: Lubrication
Y
Y
No info
498575400
SOA639715-A
NA
PRESSURE GA &
ADAPTER SET
Engine: Lubrication
Y
18270AA010
NA
NA
Female Torx®
socket, size E-12
Engine: Pistons
N
J-50553
SOA321083
PISTON RING
COMPRESSOR
Engine: Pistons
Y
http://subaruretailersolutions.com/tools
Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R; Revised 10/15/20
SOA Parts Department
Used when measuring oil pressure.
Y
Source
Commercially Available
Refer to February 2014 Tech Tips. Commercially
available common shop tool.
Refer to TRB 2011 FORESTER NTRODUCTION New
Technology Training Module 920 MSA5P1920C, Tech Tips
March 2014
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Service
Manual Tool Part
Number
Commercially
Available /
Alternate
Source
Special
Service Tool
Part Number
Kit Number Tool
Released Under
Description
Repair Category
Essential
(Y/N)
Source
J-50984
SOA321096
COMPRESSOR,
PISTON RING
Engine: Pistons
Y
Piston Ring Compressor - 84mm. Refer to Tech Tips
March 2014. 2.0L FA engines.
J-51003
SOA321093
COMPRESSOR,
PISTON RING
Engine: Pistons
Y
920287002000
NA
NA
REMOVER AND
REPLACER
Engine: Valvetrain
N
Y
Valve spring compressor. Used on FA and FB engines.
NA
J-51972
SOA321107
Cam cover guide
pins
Engine: Valvetrain
Y
N
For FA/FB timing chain cover installation. Released as
part of SOA321107 kit shipment.
NA
J-53038
SOA321131
Chain Cover
Removal Kit
Engine: Valvetrain
Y
N
For FA/FB timing chain cover removal. Refer to bulletin
14-26-20 FA / FB Front Timing Chain Cover Removal Tool
Announcement
18361AA000
SOA321064
Exhaust Cam
Sprocket Wrench
Holder
Engine: Valvetrain
N
N
Refer to October 2006 TechTips
J-42908
SOA321995
CAM SPROCKET
HOLDER/
UNLOADER
Engine: Valvetrain
Y
NA
http://subaruretailersolutions.com/tools
Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R; Revised 10/15/20
SOA Parts Department
Source
Commercially Available
Image
Notes
Refer to TRB Belt Driven ValveTrain Boxer Engines
MSA5P1104C February 2011 Module 104
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Service
Manual Tool Part
Number
Commercially
Available /
Alternate
Source
Special
Service Tool
Part Number
Kit Number Tool
Released Under
Description
Repair Category
Essential
(Y/N)
Source
J-45443
SOA320121
CAM SPROCKET
HOLDER
Engine: Valvetrain
Y
NA
J-43979
SOA321995
VALVE SHIM
POSTIONING
TOOL
Engine: Valvetrain
Y
Y
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.
NA
J-44159
SOA321995
VALVE SHIM
STORAGE CASE
Engine: Valvetrain
Y
Y
Valve shim storage case
J-50552
SOA321083
PIN SET, PULLEY
WRENCH
Engine: Valvetrain
Y
Also known as Extended Length Cam Pins. Refer to
TRB 2011 FORESTER INTRODUCTION New Technology
Training Module 920 MSA5P1920C
499207400
499207400-A
SOA320121
Engine: Valvetrain
Y
Used to lock the camshaft when removing camshaft
sprocket No. 1.
499765700
NA
NA
VALVE GUIDE
REMOVER
Engine: Valvetrain
99850AA000
NA
NA
Spring
Replacement
Engine: Valvetrain
NA
Air Adapter, Air
Tube and Air
Regulator
99850AA010
99850AA020
NA
NA
NA
http://subaruretailersolutions.com/tools
Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R; Revised 10/15/20
Bridge base and
Bracket
Engine: Valvetrain
Engine: Valvetrain
SOA Parts Department
N
N
N
Image
Notes
No info
Y
Used for removing valve guides. Not offered by SOA due
to commercially available generic tools.
N
Sent to all retailers to support the Subaru Safety Recall:
WTY-84 Valve Spring Fracturing. Applies to FA20 engine.
Includes installer and remover.
N
Sent to all retailers to support the Subaru Safety Recall:
WTY-84 Valve Spring Fracturing. Applies to FA20 and
FB20 engines. Includes air pressure regulator, 2 spark
plug adapters, air hose w/ “Y” connector, 2 spark plug
adaptor quick-connectors and main shut-off valve.
N
Sent to all retailers to support the Subaru Safety Recall:
WTY-84 Valve Spring Fracturing. Applies to FB20
engine. Includes RH Bridge Base, LH Bridge Base,
Bridge Brackets, and Bolts. Bridge components are PN
99851AA040.
Source
Commercially Available
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Service
Manual Tool Part
Number
Special
Service Tool
Part Number
Kit Number Tool
Released Under
Description
99850AA030
NA
NA
Valve Spring
Compression
Tool, Valve Spring
Remover and
Installer
99850AA050
NA
NA
Repair Category
Essential
(Y/N)
Source
Commercially
Available /
Alternate
Source
Notes
Image
Engine: Valvetrain
N
N
Sent to all retailers to support the Subaru Safety Recall:
WTY-84 Valve Spring Fracturing. Applies to FB20 engine.
Includes:
99851AA050 Valve Spring Compression Tool
(2.0/2.5 IN-A)
99851AA070 Valve Spring Remover Tool
(2.0/2.5 IN-B)
99851AA090 Valve Spring Installer Tool
(2.0/2.5 IN-C)
99851AA060 Valve Spring Compression Tool
(2.0/2.5 EX-A)
99851AA080 Valve Spring Remover Tool
(2.0/2.5 EX-B)
99851AA100 Valve Spring Installer Tool
(2.0/2.5 EX-C)
Engine: Valvetrain
N
N
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MFR Communication Date: 2021-02-01
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