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How do you replace the timing belt on a Subaru Forester?

Model: Subaru Forester MK 2, SG - Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Timing belt

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It will be possible to replace the timing belt of the Subaru Forester by lifting the car with a jack or a lift: this way, you can loosen the screws that secure the front right wheel of the vehicle to its housing, allowing you to remove it along with the corresponding wheel arch.

At this point, you can proceed to unscrew the bolts that secure the tensioner pulley, which can be removed to reduce the tension on the belt: you will now be able to remove it from its seat in order to insert the new one, ensuring that everything works properly.


Posted on 6 December 2025 by ScegliAuto


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