NHTSA ID Number: 10154425
Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-134-12R
Summary
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.
22 Affected Products
Vehicles
SUBARU | FORESTER | 2011-2017 |
| SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2012-2016 |
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2013-2016 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2013-2016 |
| SUBARU | WRX | 2015-2016 |
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.
SEOCONTENT-START
APPLICABILITY: 2011-17MY Forester with FB Engine
2014-17MY Forester 2.0L Turbo
2012-16MY Impreza with FB Engine
2013-16MY Leg/Out Models with FB Engine
2015-16MY WRX
SUBJECT: Valve Spring Change to FB Engine
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- 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 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.
Bulletin Number: 02-134-12R; Revised: 01/31/19
SEOCONTENT-END
NUMBER: 02-134-12R
DATE: 08/16/12
REVISED: 01/31/19
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