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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2001 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2002 Subaru Outback, and 2002 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generator (1) | ||||||||
| Bearing Retainer Screw (T1) | (2) | |||||||
| Nut-To-Rear Cover (T1) | (2) | |||||||
| Pulley Nut (T2) | 47 (63.7) | |||||||
| Through-Bolt & Screw-To-Front Cover (T1) | (2) | |||||||
| Through-Bolt-To-Rear Cover (T1) | (2) | |||||||
| V-Belt | ||||||||
| Lock Bolt Through Bolt (Generator Belt Tensioner Lock Bolt) | 18 (25) | |||||||
| Slider Bolt (Generator Belt Tensioner Adjustment Bolt) | (3) | |||||||
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BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
| Application (1) |
Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baja | |||||
| Brush Length | |||||
| Standard | .807" (20.5 mm) | ||||
| Limit | .059" (1.5 mm) | ||||
| Brush Spring Pressure | |||||
| New | 17.26-21.60 oz. (4.8-6.0 N) | ||||
| Limit | 7.91 oz. (2.2 N) | ||||
| Legacy | |||||
| Brush Length | |||||
| Standard | .807" (20.5 mm) | ||||
| Limit | .059" (1.5 mm) | ||||
| Brush Spring Pressure | |||||
| New | 17.26-21.60 oz. (4.8-6.0 N) | ||||
| Limit | 7.91 oz. (2.2 N) | ||||
| Outback 2.5L (2002) | |||||
| Brush Length | |||||
| Standard | .807" (20.5 mm) | ||||
| Limit | .059" (1.5 mm) | ||||
| Brush Spring Pressure | |||||
| New | 17.26-21.60 oz. (4.8-6.0 N) | ||||
| Limit | 7.91 oz. (2.2 N) | ||||
| Outback 3.0L (2002) | |||||
| Brush Length | |||||
| Standard | .728" (18.5 mm) | ||||
| Limit | .197" (5 mm) | ||||
| Brush Spring Pressure | |||||
| New | 16.58-20.81 oz. (4.609-5.786 N) | ||||
| Limit | 9.52 oz. (2.648 N) | ||||
| Outback (2003) | |||||
| Brush Length | |||||
| Standard | .807" (20.5 mm) | ||||
| Limit | .059" (1.5 mm) | ||||
| Brush Spring Pressure | |||||
| New | 17.26-21.60 oz. (4.8-6.0 N) | ||||
| Limit | 7.91 oz. (2.2 N) | ||||
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ROTOR ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Slip Ring Continuity Test | |||
| Specified Resistance | 2.7-3.2 ohms | ||
| Slip Ring Outer Diameter | |||
| Except Legacy & Outback (2002) | |||
| Standard | .894" (22.7 mm) | ||
| Limit | .87" (22.1 mm) | ||
| Legacy & Outback (2002) | |||
| Standard | 1.06" (27 mm) | ||
| Limit | 1.02" (26 mm) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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