Outback F4-2.5L SOHC (2005)
2. Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster assembly.
INSTALLATION
AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AND BELT IDLER
1. Preparation for installation of automatic belt tension adjuster assembly.
CAUTION:
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Always use a vertical type pressing tool to move the adjuster rod down.
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Do not use a lateral type vise.
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Push the adjuster rod vertically.
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Press-in the push adjuster rod gradually taking more than three minutes.
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Do not allow press pressure to exceed 9,807 N (1,000 kgf, 2,205 lbs.).
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Press the adjuster rod as far as the end surface of the cylinder. Do not press the adjuster rod into cylinder. Doing so may damage the cylinder.
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Do not release the press pressure until stopper pin is completely inserted.
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Attach the automatic belt tension adjuster assembly to the vertical pressing tool.
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Slowly move the adjuster rod down with a pressure of more than 165 N (16.8 kgf, 37.1 lbs.) until the adjuster rod is aligned with the stopper
pin hole in the cylinder.
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With a 2 mm (0.08 inch) dia. stopper pin or a 2 mm (0.08 inch) (nominal) dia. hex wrench inserted into the stopper pin hole in cylinder,
secure the adjuster rod.