
Ask A Question - Help - Register - Login

Serpentine belt off on 2004 3.0L subaru outback

Sent to Car Experts October 01, 2006 6:51 p.m.

We have a 2004(3.0L) Sub Outback...the serpentine belt has come off. My husband is very handy. Can someone give us a diagram or walk us through putting it back on? It's Sunday & the 1st day of hunting season here in Central Oregon...HELP!!!! No mechanics are available until tomorrow. We need help NOW! The diagram in our manual is for the 2.5L...looks different than our configuration!
Thanks Jan

Optional Information:
2003 Subaru Outback 3.0L

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $15

Answer
October 01, 2006 6:59 p.m. (8 minutes and 32 seconds later)

REPLIED

I'm giving you the instructions but you need to know, these things don't just fall off. There is something wrong with one of the pulleys to cause this and it will likely come off again.

REMOVAL

Fit the tool to the belt tensioner mounting bolt.

Images available only to Customers.

__________________
If I was helpful, please click the ACCEPT
button.

Hammer Time -- L1 Master Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2710 Car Accepts
ASE Mastertech with Adv level Engine performance cert.

Reply to Hammer Time
Sent October 01, 2006 7:08 p.m. (8 minutes and 47 seconds later)

Does it take a special tool or can we use a regular socket wrench? Our outback is a 2003 not 2004...does this make a difference? A rat got caught in the belt...when I started the car the force of the rat getting caught in the belt pulled it off. It is new & looks to be fine.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Answer
October 01, 2006 7:11 p.m. (2 minutes and 35 seconds later)

ACCEPTED

YUCK,

You can use a regular wrench but it's a pretty strong spring. That's where the long tool is very helpful. Use a long preaker bar and a socket if you can so you'll have more leverage..

__________________
If I was helpful, please click the ACCEPT
button.

Hammer Time -- L1 Master Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2710 Car Accepts
ASE Mastertech with Adv level Engine performance cert.

Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers:

	DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Car Repair > Subaru Questions