Special Service Tool Cross Reference List – Subaru

NHTSA ID Number: 10187315

Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-22-16R

Summary

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

 


NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 10/15/20

APPLICABILITY:All Models
SUBJECT:Special Service Tool Cross Reference List

 

INTRODUCTION:

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

There are situations where the tool called for in the Service Manual is not the tool that SOA recommends for the job. Examples of these situations include:

  • An equivalent tool is offered under a different part number
  • SOA develops a tool that is not included in the Service Manual

To help locate tools, in addition to the Service Manual Tool Part Number and the Special Service Tool Part Number, where available, the part number for the essential tool kit release has been  included.

REMINDER: SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time. Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.

 

If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Subaru Service Operations at serviceoperations@subaru.com.

 


382 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
SUBARU221972-1973
SUBARU231972-1973
SUBARU621972-1973
SUBARU631972-1973
SUBARUASCENT2019-2021
SUBARUB9 TRIBECA2006-2011
SUBARUBAJA2003-2006
SUBARUBRAT1978-1979, 1982-1994
SUBARUBRZ2013-2020
SUBARUCROSSTREK2012-2021
SUBARUDL1974, 1980-1994
SUBARUDL16001984
SUBARUESTEEM2000-2001
SUBARUFF-11970-1971
SUBARUFORESTER1995-2021, 9999
SUBARUGL1980-1994, 9999
SUBARUGL-101983-1993
SUBARUGLF1980-1981
SUBARUIMPREZA1990, 1993-2021, 9999
SUBARUIMPREZA STI2008-2009
SUBARUIMPREZA WRX2015
SUBARUJUSTY1987-1995
SUBARULEGACY1987-2021, 9999
SUBARULOYAL1990
SUBARULOYALE1983-1994
SUBARUOUTBACK1995-2021, 9999
SUBARUOUTBACK SPORT2006, 2008-2009
SUBARUSUBARU1972-1993, 9999
SUBARUSUBARU TRUCK1988, 9999
SUBARUSVX1990, 1992-1997, 9999
SUBARUTRIBECA2006-2014
SUBARUWAGON1976-1977, 1983-1994, 2002-2003
SUBARUWRX2002-2021
SUBARUWRX STI2004-2005, 2008-2020
SUBARUXT1983-1994
SUBARUXT-61983-1994
SUBARUXV CROSSTREK2012-2017
SUBARUXV CROSSTREK HYBRID2014-2017

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 10/15/20

MC-10187315-0001.pdf 1123.391KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10179378

Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-22-16R

Summary

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 08/04/20

MC-10179378-0001.pdf 1264.064KB


NHTSA ID Number: 10177830

Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-22-16R

Summary

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 07/23/20

MC-10177830-0001.pdf 1071.441KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10163014

Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-22-16R

Summary

Special Service Tool Cross Reference List

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 06/25/19

MC-10163014-9999.pdf 1087.71KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10161813

Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-22-16R

Summary

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 05/06/19

MC-10161813-9999.pdf 1097.511KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10160509

Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-22-16R

Summary

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 03/26/19

MC-10160509-9999.pdf 1068.938KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10155217

Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-22-16R

Summary

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 02/13/19

MC-10155217-9999.pdf 975.347KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10154413

Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-22-16R

Summary

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 01/17/19

MC-10154413-9999.pdf 976.893KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10153618

Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-22-16R

Summary

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 12/14/18

MC-10153618-9999.pdf 970.662KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10153186

Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-22-16R

Summary

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 11/15/18

MC-10153186-9999.pdf 913.034KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10182597

Manufacturer Communication Number: 142216R

Summary

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

There are situations where the tool called for in the Service Manual is not the tool that SOA recommends for the job. Examples of these situations include:

* An equivalent tool is offered under a different part number

* SOA develops a tool that is not included in the Service Manual

To help locate tools, in addition to the Service Manual Tool Part Number and the Special Service Tool Part Number, where available, the part number for the essential tool kit release has been included.

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 14-22-16R
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 08/25/16

MC-10182597-9999.pdf 535.726KB

 


 

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