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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2004OUTBACK BASE, 4D WAGON, EJ251, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)STEERING ANGLE SENSORINSTALLATION

2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, Standard

Steering Angle Sensor: Installation

2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, StandardSECTION Installation

CAUTION: Insure that front wheels are set in straight forward direction.

Place steering angle sensor on steering column, confirming that the sensor is positioned as in the figure.

Fig 1: Placing Steering Angle Sensor On Steering Column
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Conduct centering of roll connector. .
Place roll connector over steering angle sensor and tighten bolts which secure roll connector and steering angle sensor.

Fig 2: Tightening Bolts Which Secure Roll Connector & Steering Angle Sensor
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Tighten bolts which install roll connector and steering angle sensor onto steering column.

Fig 3: Tightening Bolts Which Install Roll Connector & Steering Angle Sensor Onto Steering Column
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Set steering wheel to neutral and install it onto steering shaft.
Tightening torque: 44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)

Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance: 2 - 4 mm (0.08 - 0.16 in)

CAUTION: Insert roll connector guide pin into guide hole on lower end of surface of steering wheel to prevent damage. Draw out airbag system connector, horn connector and cruise control connectors from guide hole of steering wheel lower end.
Install airbag module to steering wheel. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module.
Connect battery ground cable.

Fig 4: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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CAUTION: After completion of installation procedure, the following two position settings must be made.

Steering angle sensor center positioning
Yaw rate and lateral G sensor 0 positioning These procedures are necessary for VDCCM to later recognize what position the vehicle is in. For procedures for the above two settings, Refer to ADJUSTMENT .

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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.