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NUMBER: 03-51-02R
DATE: 05/01/03
| APPLICABILITY: | All 1999~2002MY and some 2003MY 2.5L Vehicles; |
| All 2002MY and some 2003MY 2.0L WRX Vehicles | |
| SUBJECT: | Cold Clutch Judder (revised bulletin) |
INTRODUCTION
In the event you encounter a customer concern of cold clutch judder that goes away after the first few applications, replacement of some clutch parts will be necessary to repair the vehicle. Prior to replacing these parts, you should confirm the engine and transmission mounting is not broken, loose, or misaligned.
2.5L *
Use Clutch Kit: 32098AA020. This kit contains the following parts (and they can also be purchased separately):
| Flywheel | 12342AA061 |
| Cover | 30210AA590  |
| Disc | 30100AA851 |
| Bolts (8pc) | 800610740 |
* If the OE flywheel and cover has more then 30,000 miles on it and is in good condition, it can be reused. After 30,000 miles of driving, the surface finish is equivalent to the replacement flywheel and cover.
2.0L **
| Flywheel | 12342AA071 |
| Cover | 30210AA570 |
| Disc | 30100AA840 |
| Bolts (8pc) | 800610740 |
** 2002 WRX vehicles with an engine number of #331738 and after can also reuse the OE flywheel and cover if it is in good condition and has more then 30,000 miles on it. Vehicles produced prior to E/G #331738 will need to install all 4 parts.
These countermeasure parts were installed into production as listed below:
| STARTING VIN | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGACY | IMPREZA | FORESTER | |||||
| 2.5L | BAJA | SEDAN | WAGON | OUTBACK | SEDAN | WAGON | |
| 36103910 | 36206712 | 36305452 | 36622108 | 3G506077 | 3G805549 | 3G732771 | |
| 2.0L | 3G500127 | 3G800014 | |||||
Vehicles after the listed countermeasure, or repairs to vehicles after the clutch set has been installed, can be repaired using individual parts as needed. Repair history should be checked to determine what parts are currently in the vehicle. The parts system should be checked for any future information regarding these parts.
CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT/WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty coverage period, please refer to the Warranty Labor Time Guide for the applicable labor operation numbers and labor time. Please use Fail Code JAB-48.
