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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2005OUTBACK I, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELTENGINE MECHANICAL (H4SO)CYLINDER BLOCKREMOVAL
2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard
Cylinder Block: Removal
2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Removal
NOTE:
Before conducting this procedure, drain the engine oil completely.
- Remove the intake manifold. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold. >
- Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , V-belt. >
- Remove the crank pulley. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
- Remove the timing belt cover. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Timing Belt Cover. >
- Remove the timing belt. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Timing Belt. >
- Remove the cam sprocket. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Cam Sprocket. >
- Remove the crank sprocket. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
- Remove the generator and A/C compressor with their brackets.
- Remove the rocker cover.
- Remove the cylinder head bolts in alphabetical sequence as shown in Fig 1
.NOTE: Leave bolts (a) and (c) engaged by three or four threads to prevent the cylinder head from falling.
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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.