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.
Sent to all retailers to support the Subaru Safety Recall:
WTY-84 Valve Spring Fracturing. Applies to FA20 and
FB20 engines.
TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
18270KA020
J-47730
SOA321051
E20 TORX
SOCKET
Transmission: General
N
Y
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.
NA
J-41510
SOA321060
Transmission: General
Y
Y
T-50 Torx Plus bit. LAUNCHED WITH SOA321060 IN 2005
for Tribeca
18722AA010
18722AA000
SOA321043
6th Gear Puller
Transmission: Manual
Y
N
Slightly different diameter but acceptable.
398673600
SOA625333
NA
CLUTCH SPRING
COMPRESSOR
Transmission: Manual
Y
N
Used to remove and install clutch spring.
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Source
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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
SOA629389
NA
Drive Pinion
Installer
Transmission: Manual
Y
Transmission
Drilling tool kit
Transmission: Manual
N
N
Refer to Repair Procedure for Subaru Recall Campaign
WVS-29; 2010 & 2011 Legacy and Outback 6 Speed M/T
Transfer Case
Image
Notes
Drive pinion thrust washer installer. Refer to
MSA5P0268C Split Case Manual Transmission (Module
201) (June 2011)
NA
SOA008T001
NA
18852AA000
SOA321048
Transmission: Manual
Y
Y
This Torque wrench is equivalent to OTC tool # 7379.
Refer to service materials for STI 6-speed manual
transmission.
NA
J-44959
SOA321033
BIT, T-70 TORX
Transmission:
Automatic
Y
Y
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
398643600
SOA625336
NA
GAUGE PLATE
Transmission:
Automatic
Y
18761AA010
NA
NA
Nylon Sheet
Transmission: CVT
N
Y
SOA chose not to issue this tool. It is used during Gen 2
CVT valve body repair.
925091000
925091000-A
BAND TIGHTNER
Drivetrain: Axles
Y
Y
Banding tool 925091000 is no longer available.
Replaced with Banding tool 925091000-A. Also known
as OTC 4623
398417700
SOA626234
Drivetrain:
Differential
Y
Refer to Revised Trunk Springs and Mounting Bracket
TSB 12-146-13
NA
Low & reverse brake, total end play, oil pump, drive
pinion height.
BODY
J-50972
SOA321098
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ADJUSTER,
TORSION BAR
Body: General
SOA Parts Department
Y
Source
Commercially Available
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Service
Manual Tool Part
Number
Special
Service Tool
Part Number
Kit Number Tool
Released Under
Description
Repair Category
Essential
(Y/N)
Source
Commercially
Available /
Alternate
Source
NA
SOA321105
SOA321105
Body: General
Y
N
Refer to TSB 12-180-15.
Body: General
N
N
Used for accessory door edge guard installation.
Available through SOA parts department.
NA
SOA801AT000
Sealant
Adjustment
Tool - All except
Forester Front
Doors
NA
SOA801AT010
Sealant
Adjustment Tool
- Forester Front
Doors
Body: General
N
N
Used for accessory door edge guard installation.
Available through SOA parts department.
98399AG000 and
98399AG010
NA
Image
Notes
J-39401-B
SOA321042
SIR DEPLOYMENT
FIXTURE
Body: Airbag
Y
N
Refer to 17-09-04 Airbag Deployment Fixture Instruction
Manual Supplement
J-39401-4
SOA321042
NUTS,6MM
RECESSED
Body: Airbag
Y
N
Refer to 17-09-04 Airbag Deployment Fixture Instruction
Manual Supplement
SOA321045
WEIGHT TOOL,
PASSENGER
(SPECIAL TOOL
WEIGHT A,
SPECIAL TOOL
WEIGHT B)
N
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)
N
FHI supplied tool. Refer to 07-116-16R Supplemental
Service Procedure Information to be Used in Conjunction
with Campaigns WQP-51, WQR-53R and TKA, B, C-16R.
Removal Tool- For use on all models to assist with vent
assembly removal and releasing the clock assembly
wiring harness connector on 2005-2009MY Legacy /
Outback
J-47673
SOA635145
NA
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REMOVAL TOOL
Body: Airbag
Body: Airbag
SOA Parts Department
Y
N
Source
Commercially Available
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Service
Manual Tool Part
Number
Special
Service Tool
Part Number
Kit Number Tool
Released Under
Description
Repair Category
Essential
(Y/N)
Source
Commercially
Available /
Alternate
Source
Notes
Image
NA
SOA635146
NA
RESIN BLOCK
AND VELCRO
STRAP / SPACER
WITH BAND
Body: Airbag
N
N
FHI supplied tool. Refer to 07-116-16R Supplemental
Service Procedure Information to be Used in Conjunction
with Campaigns WQP-51, WQR-53R and TKA, B, C-16R.
Resin Block and Velcro Strap- For use on 2005-2009MY
Legacy / Outback to support the right (passenger) side of
the IP while removing and reinstalling the airbag module.
Use the Velcro strap to help hold the block in position as
necessary.
98299FA030
98299FA030-1
NA
AIR BAG TEST
HARNESS
Body: Airbag
Y
N
8299FA030-1 is a direct supersession for 98299FA030
NA
SOA635147
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