2006 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 297

11-18 Maintenance and service Drive belts 1 B Deflection in (mm) Used belt Manual transmission oil Checking the oil level 1 2 A B 0.28 – 0.35 (7.0 – 9.0) 0.30 – 0.33 (7.5 – 8.5) New belt 0.35 – 0.43 (9.0 – 11.0) 0.35 – 0.40 (9.0 – 10.0) A The alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioner compressor depend on drive belts. Satisfactory performance requires that belt tension be correct. To check belt tension, place a straightedge (ruler) across two adjacent pulleys and apply a force of 22 lbs (98 N, 10 kg) midway between the pulleys by using a spring scale. Belt deflection should be the amount specified. If a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer. 1) Power steering pump pulley 2) Air conditioner compressor pulley 3) Crank pulley 3 B00365 5-speed transmission (Non-turbo model) 1) Yellow handle B00465