Subaru Outback (BR): Foreword, Specifications

Foreword

HOW TO USE THIS MANUALS

1. STRUCTURE

Each section consists of SCT that are broken down into SC that are divided into sections for each component.

The specification, maintenance and other information for the components are included, and the diagnostic information has also been added where necessary.

2. CONTENTS

The first page has an index with tabs.

3. COMPONENT

Illustrations are provided for each component. The information necessary for repair work (tightening torque, grease up points, etc.) is described on these illustrations. Information is described using symbol.

To order parts, refer to parts catalogue.

Example:

4. DEFINITION OF "NOTE", "CAUTION" AND "WARNING"

NOTE: Describes supplementary explanations for efficient operation.

CAUTION: Describes particular items to be followed and items to be prohibited to avoid vehicle or parts damage.

WARNING: Describes items to be strictly prohibited to avoid serious injury to the person doing the work or people in the area, and items to be strictly followed to avoid any deficiency or accident.

5. SPECIFICATION

If necessary, specifications are also included.

6. INSPECTION

Inspections to be carried out before and after maintenance are included.

7. MAINTENANCE

• Maintenance instructions for serviceable parts describe work area and detailed step with illustration. It also describes the use of special tool, tightening torque, caution for each procedure.
• If many serviceable parts are included in one service procedure, appropriate reference is provided for each parts.

Example:

1. Component
2. Process
3. Reference
4. Cautions
5. Tool number of special tool
6. Name of special tool
7. Tightening torque
8. Illustration

8. DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosis uses step-by-step process to make operations easier.

9. SI UNITS

Measurements in these manuals are according to the SI units. Metric and yard/pound measurements are also included.

Example:

Tightening torque: 44 N*m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)

List of SI unit

The figure used in these manuals are described in the SI units and conventional units are described in ( ).

10.EXPLANATION OF TERMINOLOGY

List

Specifications

OUTBACK

A: DIMENSION

1. OUTBACK MODEL

*1: When crossbar is stored

B: ENGINE

C: ELECTRICAL

D: TRANSMISSION

1. MT

6MT: 6-forward and 1-reverse speeds with synchromesh for all gears
DSPD: Dry Single Plate Diaphragm

2. AT

5AT: Electronically controlled fully-automatic, 5-forward speeds and 1-reverse
TCC: Torque Converter Clutch

3. CVT

TCC: Torque Converter Clutch
CVT: Forward continuously variable speed change and 1-reverse

E: STEERING

F: SUSPENSION

G: BRAKE

H: TIRE

I: CAPACITY

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