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:
A: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Check the clutch fluid level using the scale on
the outside of the reservoir tank. If the clutch fluid
level is below "MIN", fill the clutch fluid up to "MAX"
level, and make sure that there is no leakage.
MAX. level
MIN. level
Reservoir
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
General Description
A: CAUTION
CAUTION:
Do not use electrical test devices on any airbag
system wiring harnesses and connector
circuits.
Be careful not to damage the airbag system
wiring harness.
While diagnostic items are being checked, do
not opera
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