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2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard

Oil Pan and Strainer: Installation

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Installation
CAUTION: Before installing the oil pan, clean the mating surface of oil pan and cylinder block.
  1. Make sure that the seal (A) is installed securely on the baffle plate in a direction as shown in Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Identifying Seal Installing Securely On Baffle Plate
    G03828246Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the baffle plate.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Installing Baffle Plate
    G03828247Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the oil strainer onto baffle plate.
    NOTE: Replace O-ring with new one.

    Tightening torque: 

    10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Installing Oil Strainer Onto Baffle Plate
    G03828248Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces and install the oil pan.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1207C (Part No. 004403012) or equivalent 

    Fig 4: Applying Liquid Gasket To Mating Surfaces
    G03828249Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the bolts which install oil pan onto cylinder block.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Tightening Bolts To Oil Pan Onto Cylinder Block
    G03828250Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Lower the engine onto front crossmember.
  7. Tighten the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    69 N.m (7.0 kgf-m, 50.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Tightening Nuts
    G03828251Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  9. Install the under cover.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    CAUTION: When lowing the vehicle, lower the lift-up device and wire ropes at the same time.
  11. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 7: Removing Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G03828252Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1:50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G03828253Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the hood stay holder (A) and radiator upper brackets (B).
    Fig 9: Installing Hood Stay Holder And Radiator Upper Brackets
    G03828254Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the air intake chamber.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chambers

  15. Install the air intake duct and air cleaner case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. >
  16. Install the front wheels.
  17. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 10: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
    G03828255Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Fill engine oil. < Ref. to , INSPECTION , Engine Oil. >
RENDER: 1.0x

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