Valve Spring Change To FB Engine (02-134-12R)

Publication date: 2019-01-31
Reference number: 02-134-12R
Supersedes refnos: 02-134-12

VALVE SPRING CHANGE TO FB ENGINE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 02-134-12R, Date of Issue: January 31, 2019

SUBARU:

2011-17MY Forester; 2014-17MY Forester; 2012-16MY Impreza; 2013-16MY Legacy, Outback; 2015-16MY WRX

APPLICABILITY

2011-17MY Forester with FB Engine

2014-17MY Forester 2.0L Turbo

2012-16MY Impreza with FB Engine

2013-16MY Legacy, Outback Models with FB Engine

2015-16MY WRX

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this bulletin is to announce a change to the specification of the valve springs used in the FB engine. The new springs have different color paint marks to help identify their application. See the Parts Information section below for details.

Important Installation Notes:

When installing the new type valve spring, the end with the paint mark always must face upward and be against the valve spring retainer.
Whenever a failed valve spring is identified, all sixteen(16) springs must be replaced AS A SET .

PART INFORMATION

	NEW TYPE	OLD TYPE
Part Name	SPRING-VALVE ENGINE
Part Numbers	13217AA521 w/LIGHT BLUE Paint Mark	13217AA540
	13217AA581 w/YELLOW Paint Mark	13217AA580
	13217AA591 w/PURPLE Paint Mark	13217AA590

REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement part number spring based on the specific VIN being repaired.

	NEW TYPE	OLD TYPE
Identification
Installation direction	Paint Mark always faces upward and against the spring retainer.	No

VERY IMPORTANT: ALL SIXTEEN (16) VALVE SPRINGS MUST BE REPLACED AS A SET.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

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Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.