How to replace the serpentine belt on a 2.5L Subaru Legacy, Outback, Forester and more

How to replace the serpentine belt on a 2.5L Subaru Legacy, Outback, Forester and more

This video provides detailed help in replacing a worn or broken serpentine belt on many late model 2.5L Subaru models such as Legacy, Outback, Forester and Impreza.

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ULTIMATEJOE7 says:

I have 2013 Legacy I will be replacing my serpentine belt soon. Thank you for posting this. You have saved me both money and time. Look forward to more of your videos! Thanks again.

Jim Fiascone says:

Quick question, do you remember what length breaker bar you used? Thanks.

joseph sakowicz says:

Thank You, people like you make life a lot easier

Josh Isralowitz says:

Small tip that I'm sure every Subaru owner knows, but in case not, those clips are total crap. Buy them in bulk on amazon in case they break. OEM clips from the dealer are some insanely expensive ($1-$2 for each).

Peter Moran says:

Thx for the video..

Rich Henson says:

That's not a water pump. It the power steering pump. other than than, easy peasy, nice job.

Steven Cote says:

On my 2012 Forester using a Gates belt I had to gently pry it over the AC pulley with a screw driver, spent an hour trying to do it with my fingers just to tight. Never had onion other cars this tight before.

themza912 says:

Just to confirm this is the FB25 (non-turbo) engine, right? Also, did you just buy the replacement at the dealership or did you get a non-oem one? If non-oem, do you have the brand and part number by chance?

Edgar Zuniga says:

Great video, I’ll do it as my wife’s 2012 Outback is approaching 105k miles. Some recommend to replace the tensioner and the idle pulley as well, is it really needed?

Hugo Danilo says:

The dealership charges 300 for this job. You did it in 5 min. Amazing.

Richie Rich says:

Just bought my kid a Legacy. Needs a new belt. This video explains the process very well. I'll have him change it and I'll "help". He'll feel like a mechanic. Thank you.

Jj Sands says:

are the 2 belts the same model? can you provide the ac belt and drive belt model numbers? thx

Moana Reid says:

Is that the water pump or the power steering pump?

ima_jeeper_gal says:

Thank you for this video. I'm not sure why it was so hard to find a good video for this simple job. Good job man

JCtheCheck says:

Thank you for this video! So if I wanted to replace the alternator, providing I even need to get the idler pulley off, is it safe to just loosen the bolt in the middle of the idler pulley that's blocking the alternator, and the pulley will come off? Or is there something I need to know before I do that? There are so many videos on YouTube on how to remove the alternator from a Subaru 2.5l engine, but they all show the old EJ25, not the newer FB25 that's in my '14 Outback 🙁

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