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:
If the windshield starts to fog when the climate control system is operated in
the AUTO mode, press the air conditioner button “A/C” to defog and dehumidify. When
this button is pressed, the air conditioner compressor turns on and the indicator
light “A/C” on the display illuminates.
The indicator light flashes during activation of the skid suppression function
and during activation of the traction control function.
NOTE
● The light may remain illuminated for a short period of time after the engine
has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate
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