Basic Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Perform the following inspection procedures and replace defective parts.
PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART
| No. | Parts | INSPECTION | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil pump (Exterior) | (1) Crack, damage or oil leakage | Replace the oil pump with a new one. |
| (2) Play of pulley shaft | Measure the radial play and axial play. If any of these exceeds the service limit, replace the oil pump with a new one. |
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| 2 | Pulley | (1) Damage | Replace with a new one. |
| (2) Bend | Measure the V ditch deflection. If it exceeds the service limit, replace the pulley with a new one. |
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| 3 | Oil pump (Interior) | (1) Defect or burning of vane pump | Check the resistance to the rotation of pulley. If it exceeds the service limit, replace the oil pump with a new one. |
| (2) Bend in the shaft or damage to bearing | Oil pump emits a noise that is markedly different in tone and loudness from a sound of a new oil pump when turning its pulley which is put around with a string, replace the oil pump with a new one. | ||
| 4 | O-ring | Crack or deterioration | Replace with a new one. |
| 5 | Bracket | Crack | Replace with a new one. |