Legacy GT LTD Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2001)
For affected vehicles sold after the date on the dealer's computer list, dealers are to contact those owners and provide them with a copy of the owner
notification letter. They should also arrange to make the required correction according to the instructions in the service procedure section of this bulletin.
Dealers are also to promptly perform the applicable service procedures outlined in this bulletin to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new,
used, demo). Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall campaign is taken into dealer new or used inventory, or is in the dealership for
service, necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall procedure has been completed before selling or releasing the vehicle.
PARTS INFORMATION
Please Do Not Stock Order Parts.
Because the number of vehicles produced with the affected LOT number is relatively small, replacement parts should only be ordered for vehicles that
have been confirmed to have a right front axle housing with the affected LOT number. Parts should be ordered VOR next day air. The VIN should be
entered in the P0 reference field. The additional airfreight charges may be included with the Recall/Campaign claim submission.
SOA has prepared a special right front axle housing kit, part number SOA550H100, that contains a right front axle housing that has been pre-assembled
with wheel bearings, snap ring and grease seals. The kit also contains all other parts necessary to complete this repair.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.
Raise the vehicle on a lift. Inspect the lot number on the right (passenger side) front axle housing as pictured.
2.
If the lot number is OF15, replace the housing. If there is any other lot number, replacement is not necessary.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
Important:
Attempting to perform service procedures other then those recommended in the applicable Subaru Service Manual will cause damage to components.
