What is the Role of the Drive Belt Located at the Front of the Engine on a Subaru Forester?

Drivebelts on the engine's front side are important in running the car and other parts. Their nature of work and material used in making them make them to wear out with time leading to need for routine check-ups and adjustments to prevent major engine damage. The number of belts depends on what accessories are installed: some drivebelts operate alternators, air conditioners and power steering pumps as well. You can visually inspect the belts by opening the hood while the engine is off since they are positioned right at its very front. Feel it using your fingers to see if there are any cracks, splitting apart, fraying or glazing. In addition, all ribs should be equal in depth from one another when viewed from below. Belt deflection can be checked by applying pressure half-way between pulleys for each belt. There are two adjusting assemblies mounted on the front of the engine that can perform this task if required: a tension adjustment assembly or a pivot assembly; each belt will have one adjusting assembly with a slider bolt and a lock bolt. The slider bolt is turned to adjust drivebelt tension after loosening the lock bolt. Do not attempt moving this assembly using a prybar during belt adjustment process. When replacing the belt, remove it by slipping off the pulleys; ideally, all belts should be changed at once. In order that you fit in properly replacement belts must be marked together with corresponding pulley grooves having similar details about dimensions; take along old ones when going for new ones so as to compare directly lengthwise , widthwise , design-wise . Lastly tighten all belts carefully .

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Subaru Forester Belt Set
Part Number: 11718AA082
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- Other Name: AC Belt
- Replaces: 11718AA081, 11718AA080
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2013 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester V Belt 21X4X1960
Part Number: 809221210
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- Other Name: V Belt; Alternator Belt, Serpentine Belt
- Replaced by: 23780AA130
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester A/C Belt
Part Number: 73323AC000
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- Other Name: Belt-Compressor; AC Belt, Belt
- Replaces: 73323AC011, 73323AC010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2007 Subaru Forester | L, L.L.Bean, S, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
- 1998-1999 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester V Belt
Part Number: 23780AA111
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- Replaces: 23780AA110, 809221200
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring | 2.0L H4
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Subaru Forester V Belt
Part Number: 809218430
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- Replaced by: 809218450
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2012 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester V Belt-18X5X882
Part Number: 809218450
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- Other Name: V Belt; Alternator Belt, Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: 809218310, 809218300, 809218380, 809218430
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2013 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester V Belt 21X4X1910
Part Number: 809221200
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- Other Name: V Belt; Alternator Belt, Serpentine Belt
- Replaced by: 23780AA111
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2017 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring | 2.0L H4
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Subaru Forester Belt Compressor
Part Number: 73323AC011
$15.26 MSRP: $22.12
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Belt-Compressor
- Replaced by: 73323AC000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Subaru Forester | L.L.Bean, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester A/C Belt
Part Number: 73323AC010
$15.26 MSRP: $22.12
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Belt-Compressor
- Replaced by: 73323AC000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Subaru Forester | L, L.L.Bean, S, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
- 1998-1999 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester V Belt 21X4X2197
Part Number: 809221160
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- Other Name: V Belt; Alternator Belt, Serpentine Belt
- Replaced by: 23780AA160
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, X Premium | 2.5L H4 DOHC
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Subaru Forester V Belt
Part Number: 23780AA110
$32.78 MSRP: $47.50
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 23780AA111
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring | 2.0L H4
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Subaru Forester Belt Compressor
Part Number: 73323SA000
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- Other Name: Belt-Compressor; AC Belt
- Replaces: 73013PA000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Belt Set
Part Number: 11718AA081
$57.24 MSRP: $82.95
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 11718AA082
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Belt Set
Part Number: 11718AA080
$57.24 MSRP: $82.95
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 11718AA082
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester V Belt
Part Number: 23780AA200
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- 2019-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Subaru Forester V Belt
Part Number: 23780AA230
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- 2025 Subaru Forester | 4 Cyl 2.5L

Subaru Forester Drive Belt

The belt that transfers power from the engine to the alternator and air conditioning compressor is called the Subaru Forester Drive Belt. It is a serpentine belt that performs a vital function. Without it, the battery would not be charged and the air conditioning would not work at all. This flexible loop connects the crankshaft to each component via pulleys, enhancing efficiency by up to 98%. It also smooths sudden changes in loading and can tolerate some misalignment. The Drive Belt of modern-day Subaru Forester models is of a single serpentine style with multiple grooves. Using a single belt that wraps around several pulleys helps prevent slippage better than the earlier separate V-belts from older cars. Another variant, the toothed timing Drive Belt, is reserved for precise camshaft control. It locks with matching teeth to avoid sliding; however, unlike the Drive Belt, it does not run the components. All belts are expected to last close to 100,000 miles, although heat or fraying can shorten that distance. A failed belt will shut down the components and even affect engine health. Therefore, Drive Belt replacement is one of those things every Subaru and, by extension, every Forester driver will need to do.

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Subaru Forester Drive Belt Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q:
What is the Role of the Drive Belt Located at the Front of the Engine on a Subaru Forester?
Posted by Evans A.
A:
Drivebelts on the engine's front side are important in running the car and other parts. Their nature of work and material used in making them make them to wear out with time leading to need for routine check-ups and adjustments to prevent major engine damage. The number of belts depends on what accessories are installed: some drivebelts operate alternators, air conditioners and power steering pumps as well. You can visually inspect the belts by opening the hood while the engine is off since they are positioned right at its very front. Feel it using your fingers to see if there are any cracks, splitting apart, fraying or glazing. In addition, all ribs should be equal in depth from one another when viewed from below. Belt deflection can be checked by applying pressure half-way between pulleys for each belt. There are two adjusting assemblies mounted on the front of the engine that can perform this task if required: a tension adjustment assembly or a pivot assembly; each belt will have one adjusting assembly with a slider bolt and a lock bolt. The slider bolt is turned to adjust drivebelt tension after loosening the lock bolt. Do not attempt moving this assembly using a prybar during belt adjustment process. When replacing the belt, remove it by slipping off the pulleys; ideally, all belts should be changed at once. In order that you fit in properly replacement belts must be marked together with corresponding pulley grooves having similar details about dimensions; take along old ones when going for new ones so as to compare directly lengthwise , widthwise , design-wise . Lastly tighten all belts carefully .
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Albert / Jun 25, 2025