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Crank Pulley: Removal

NOTE: When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.
  1. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the A/C accumulator assembly. (Hybrid model) Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (HEV)>ACCUMULATOR> REMOVAL .
    3. Remove the front under cover. (Gasoline engine model) Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
      NOTE: This procedure is performed only when the crank pulley bolt contacts the radiator upper frame, causing the bolt not to come off.
    4. Remove the bolts securing the lower side of the radiator upper frame.
      NOTE: This procedure is performed only when the crank pulley bolt contacts the radiator upper frame, causing the bolt not to come off.
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  2. Remove the V-belts.

    Gasoline engine model: 

    Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>V-BELT>REMOVAL>GASOLINE ENGINE MODEL>V-BELT .

    Hybrid model: 

    Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>V-BELT>REMOVAL>HYBRID MODEL>V-BELT .

  3. Use the ST1 and ST2 to lock the crank pulley, remove the crank pulley bolt.
    NOTE: To prevent damaging ST1, attach the ST2 onto the ST1 as shown in the figure below.
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    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: PULLEY WRENCH (18355AA000)

    ST2: PULLEY WRENCH PIN SET (18334AA000)

    G11253220Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the crank pulley.