Subaru Outback (BR): General Description of Starting-Charging Systems
A: SPECIFICATION
1. 2.5 L MODEL

2. 3.6 L MODEL

B: COMPONENT
1. STARTER

- Starter housing
- Magnet switch ASSY
- Shift lever
- Starter seal
- Overrunning clutch ASSY
- Washer
- Planetary gear
- Starter plate
- Yoke
- Armature
- Brush holder ASSY
- Drain duct
- Starter cover
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 1.4 (0.1, 1.0)
T2: 6 (0.6, 4.4)
T3: 7.5 (0.8, 5.5)
T4: 10 (1.0, 7.4)
2. GENERATOR

- Pulley nut
- Pulley
- Front cover
- Ball bearing
- Bearing retainer
- Rotor
- Bearing
- Stator coil
- IC regulator
- Brush
- Rectifier
- Rear cover
- Terminal B
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 4.7 (0.5, 3.5)
T2: 108 (11.0, 79.8)

- Pulley nut
- Pulley
- Front cover
- Ball bearing
- Bearing retainer
- Spacer
- Rotor
- Bearing
- Stator coil
- IC regulator
- Brush
- Rectifier
- Rear cover
- Terminal B
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 4.4 (0.4, 3.2)
T2: 3.9 (0.4, 2.9)
T3: 117.5 (12.0, 86.7)
T4: 2 (0.2, 1.5)
T5: 8.9 (0.9, 6.6)
3. GENERATOR BRACKET

- V-belt cover bracket
- Collector cover bracket
- V-belt tensioner ASSY
- Power steering pump bracket
- Generator
- Generator plate
- A/C compressor bracket
- Idler pulley
- Stopper rod RH
- Stopper rod LH
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 6.4 (0.7, 4.7)
T2: 16 (1.6, 11.8)
T3: 20 (2.0, 14.8)
T4: 22 (2.2, 16.2)
T5: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
T6: 33 (3.4, 24.3)
T7: 36 (3.7, 26.6)

- Generator
- Power steering pump bracket
- Collector cover bracket
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 6.4 (0.7, 4.7)
T2: 16 (1.6, 11.8)
T3: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
C: CAUTION
- Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.
- Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation or disassembly.
- Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust and dirt.
- Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
- Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
- Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
- Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
- Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or units, be sure to disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL

READ NEXT:
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the cover (A) and clip (B) from air intake
boot assembly. (2.5 L non-turbo model)
3) Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air int
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-43, VBELT,
REMOVAL, V-belt.> <Ref. to
ME(H4DOTC)-42, V-BELT, REMOVAL, V-belt.>
<Ref. t
A: REMOVAL
1) After disconnecting the battery ground terminal, remove the terminal cover, then disconnect the positive terminal.
2) Remove the battery cable holder from the battery rod.
3) Remove
SEE MORE:
To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation or deactivation,
do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to “Disarming the system” F2-18.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors (and the rear gate (Outback)).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “O
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself
and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual.
Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to
your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourt
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