How to inspect, adjust, and replace drive belts and tensioners on Subaru Outback?

Engine belts that deteriorate over time are positioned at the front of the engine and play a critical role in avoiding costly damage. The number of belts differs from one vehicle to another but usually drives alternator, power steering pump and air conditioning compressor. To check them, open the hood with the motor off and look for cracks, separation, fraying or glazing while noticing their vein; they should appear nice and even. The tension of a belt is determined through pressing it down in between two pulleys where it should drop about 1/4 inch. Setting up the tension requires loosening a lock bolt on an adjustment assembly as well as rotating a slide bolt then rechecking it before tightening both bolts again. In order to change one's old belt however, it has to be replaced by new one which must be marked after removing the former using adjusting method when marking belts and pulleys is done properly. While changing out an older AC compressor belt built 2008 or later on use a pry bar to relieve pressure. Replacing drive belts for earlier models built in 2007 or less comprise removal of belt cover; drive belt itself; tensioner bracket; tensioner bolt; put back everything together starting from reverse order.

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Subaru Outback V Belt
Part Number: 23780AA010
$38.81 MSRP: $56.25
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Replaced by: 23780AA140
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2019 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback A/C Belt
Part Number: 73323AC000
$15.26 MSRP: $22.12
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Product Specifications
- 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:
- 2004 Subaru Outback | Baja-B | 2.5L H4 Turbo
- 1996-2001 Subaru Outback | Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, LS, LS-I, Limited, Out Back, SUS, SUS Limited | 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback V Belt-18X5X874
Part Number: 809218370
$14.46 MSRP: $20.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: V Belt; Alternator Belt, Belt, Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: 809218350, 809218340, 809218420, 809218400
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback V Belt 21X4X1628
Part Number: 809221130
$43.13 MSRP: $62.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: V Belt; Serpentine Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Subaru Outback | 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback V Belt 14X5X845
Part Number: 809214500
$20.67 MSRP: $29.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: V Belt; AC Belt, Alternator Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback V Belt 21X4X2196
Part Number: 809221190
$36.18 MSRP: $52.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: V Belt
- Replaced by: 23780AA160
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4 DOHC
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Subaru Outback V Belt-21X4X1654
Part Number: 809221140
$27.57 MSRP: $39.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: V Belt; Serpentine Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Subaru Outback | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback V Belt 21X4X1081
Part Number: 809221150
$27.57 MSRP: $39.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: V Belt; Serpentine Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2019 Subaru Outback | 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback V Belt
Part Number: 809221080
$33.71 MSRP: $48.85
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Alternator Belt, Serpentine Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Subaru Outback | 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean | 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback A/C Belt
Part Number: 73323AC010
$15.26 MSRP: $22.12
You Save: $6.86 (32%)
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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:
- 2004 Subaru Outback | Baja-B | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback V Belt-18X6X887
Part Number: 809218260
$14.12 MSRP: $19.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: V Belt; Alternator Belt
- Replaces: 809218200
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Subaru Outback | Baja, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, L-S, Limited, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback V-Belt
Part Number: 73323AE00A
$15.26 MSRP: $22.12
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Belt-Compressor; AC Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Subaru Outback | Baja, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited, L-S, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback V-Belt 18X6X891
Part Number: 809218200
$14.12 MSRP: $19.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: V Belt
- Replaced by: 809218260
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2001 Subaru Outback | Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback V Belt 18X5X874
Part Number: 809218400
$14.46 MSRP: $20.95
You Save: $6.49 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: V Belt
- Replaced by: 809218370
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback V Belt 18X5X874
Part Number: 809218340
$14.46 MSRP: $20.95
You Save: $6.49 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: V Belt
- Replaced by: 809218370
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Subaru Outback | GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback V Belt
Part Number: 809221050
$27.57 MSRP: $39.95
You Save: $12.38 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 809221100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Subaru Outback | Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, SUS Flat6 | 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback V Belt
Part Number: 23780AA21A
$36.23 MSRP: $52.50
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Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Outback V Belt
Part Number: 809214470
$19.52 MSRP: $28.28
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 809214550
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Subaru Outback | GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback A/C Belt
Part Number: 73323FA000
$12.00 MSRP: $16.95
You Save: $4.95 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Belt-Compressor
- Manufacturer Note: L=885 GATES R/USA
- Replaced by: 73013AA000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1999 Subaru Outback | Post | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series
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Subaru Outback V Belt
Part Number: 23780AA10A
Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R F/R-O, 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT

Subaru Outback Drive Belt

Drive Belt in Subaru Outback vehicles serve as important components that link the engine to the alternator and A/C compressor and other part. Serpentine belts serve as the standard connecting element which embraces all components while joining them to the crankshaft pulley. Drive Belt normally last for roughly 100,000 miles but owners should replace their belts sooner when signs of wear such as fraying or cracking start to appear. Failure to do so might bring about severe issues in engines and part. Outback models have employed two main types of Drive Belt as their power transmission system: V-belts and multi-groove belts which provide better traction and efficiency by minimizing belt slippage. V-belts show their optimal strength in transferring power across short distances and multi-groove belts become many useful when systems need flexible power transmission. Timing belts with toothed surfaces for non-slip use exist in particular applications to deliver exact performance levels. The Subaru Drive Belt stands as an essential part which ensures proper functioning of Subaru Outback vehicles.

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Subaru Outback Drive Belt Parts Questions & Experts Answers

V Belt 21X4X1081
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Q: How to inspect, adjust, and replace drive belts and tensioners on Subaru Outback?
A:
Engine belts that deteriorate over time are positioned at the front of the engine and play a critical role in avoiding costly damage. The number of belts differs from one vehicle to another but usually drives alternator, power steering pump and air conditioning compressor. To check them, open the hood with the motor off and look for cracks, separation, fraying or glazing while noticing their vein; they should appear nice and even. The tension of a belt is determined through pressing it down in between two pulleys where it should drop about 1/4 inch. Setting up the tension requires loosening a lock bolt on an adjustment assembly as well as rotating a slide bolt then rechecking it before tightening both bolts again. In order to change one's old belt however, it has to be replaced by new one which must be marked after removing the former using adjusting method when marking belts and pulleys is done properly. While changing out an older AC compressor belt built 2008 or later on use a pry bar to relieve pressure. Replacing drive belts for earlier models built in 2007 or less comprise removal of belt cover; drive belt itself; tensioner bracket; tensioner bolt; put back everything together starting from reverse order.