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2006 Subaru Outback F4-2.5L SOHCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
System Specifications
Cylinder block
Surface warpage limit (mating with cylinder head) 0.025 mm (0.00098 inch)
Grinding limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Standard height 201.0 mm (7.91 inch)
Cylinder inner diameter
Standard A 99.505 - 99.515 mm (3.9175 - 3.9179 inch)
Standard B 99.495 - 99.505 mm (3.9171 - 3.9175 inch)
Taper Standard 0.015 mm (0.0006 inch)
Out-of-roundness Standard 0.010 mm (0.0004 inch)
Piston clearance Standard -0.010 - 0.010 mm (-0.00039 - 0.00039 inch)
Cylinder boring limit (Diameter) 0.5 mm (0.020 inch)
Crankshaft
Crank pin
Out-of-roundness 0.003 mm (0.0001 inch)
Cylindricality 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Grinding limit To 51.750 mm (2.0374 inch) dia.
Crank journal
Out-of-roundness 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Cylindricality 0.006 mm (0.0002 inch)
Grinding limit To 59.750 mm (2.3524 inch) dia.

Crankshaft thrust clearance:
Standard 0.030 - 0.115 mm (0.0012 - 0.0045 inch)
Crankshaft oil clearance:
Standard 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 inch)
Main Bearing
#1, #3
Standard 1.998 - 2.011 mm (0.0787 - 0.0792 inch)
0.03 mm (0.0012 inch) US 2.017 - 2.020 mm (0.0794 - 0.0795 inch)
0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) US 2.027 - 2.030 mm (0.0798 - 0.0799 inch)
0.25 mm (0.0098 inch) US 2.127 - 2.130 mm (0.0837 - 0.0839 inch)
#2, #4, #5
Standard 2.000 - 2.013 mm (0.0787 - 0.0793 inch)
0.03 mm (0.0012 inch) US 2.019 - 2.022 mm (0.0795 - 0.0796 inch)
0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) US 2.029 - 2.032 mm (0.0799 - 0.0800 inch)
0.25 mm (0.0098 inch) US 2.129 - 2.132 mm (0.0838 - 0.0839 inch)
Connecting Rod
Bend or twist per 100 mm (3.94 in) in length
Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)
Side clearance of large end
Standard 0.070 - 0.330 mm (0.0028 - 0.0130 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap 45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.3 ft. lbs.)
Piston
Outer diameter
Standard A 99.505 - 99.515 mm (3.9175 - 3.9179 inch)
Standard B 99.495 - 99.505 mm (3.9171 - 3.9175 inch)
0.25 mm (0.0098 inch) OS 99.745 - 99.765 mm (3.9270 - 3.9278 inch)
0.50 mm (0.0197 inch) OS 99.995 - 100.015 mm (3.9368 - 3.9376 inch)
Piston pin specified diameter 23.000 - 23.006 mm (0.9055 - 0.9057 inch)
Piston Pin
Outer diameter 22.994 - 23.000 mm (0.9053 - 0.9055 inch)
Clearance between piston and piston pin
Standard 0.004 - 0.008 mm (0.0002 - 0.0003 inch)
Degree of fit Piston pin must be fitted into position with thumb at 20°C (68°F).
Piston Ring
Ring closed gap
Top ring Standard 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 inch)
Second ring Standard 0.37 - 0.52 mm (0.0144 - 0.0203 inch)
Oil ring Standard 0.20 - 0.50 mm (0.0079 - 0.0197 inch)
Ring groove gap
Top ring Standard 0.040 - 0.080 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 inch)
Second ring Standard 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 inch)
Crank Pulley
Tighten 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft. lbs.)
Tighten the crank pulley bolt keeping them in an angle between 65° and 75°.
Surface warpage limit (mating with cylinder head) 0.025 mm (0.00098 inch)
Grinding limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Standard height 201.0 mm (7.91 inch)
Cylinder inner diameter
Standard A 99.505 - 99.515 mm (3.9175 - 3.9179 inch)
Standard B 99.495 - 99.505 mm (3.9171 - 3.9175 inch)
Taper Standard 0.015 mm (0.0006 inch)
Out-of-roundness Standard 0.010 mm (0.0004 inch)
Piston clearance Standard -0.010 - 0.010 mm (-0.00039 - 0.00039 inch)
Cylinder boring limit (Diameter) 0.5 mm (0.020 inch)
Crankshaft
Crank pin
Out-of-roundness 0.003 mm (0.0001 inch)
Cylindricality 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Grinding limit To 51.750 mm (2.0374 inch) dia.
Crank journal
Out-of-roundness 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Cylindricality 0.006 mm (0.0002 inch)
Grinding limit To 59.750 mm (2.3524 inch) dia.
Crankshaft thrust clearance:
Standard 0.030 - 0.115 mm (0.0012 - 0.0045 inch)
Crankshaft oil clearance:
Standard 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 inch)
Main Bearing
#1, #3
Standard 1.998 - 2.011 mm (0.0787 - 0.0792 inch)
0.03 mm (0.0012 inch) US 2.017 - 2.020 mm (0.0794 - 0.0795 inch)
0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) US 2.027 - 2.030 mm (0.0798 - 0.0799 inch)
0.25 mm (0.0098 inch) US 2.127 - 2.130 mm (0.0837 - 0.0839 inch)
#2, #4, #5
Standard 2.000 - 2.013 mm (0.0787 - 0.0793 inch)
0.03 mm (0.0012 inch) US 2.019 - 2.022 mm (0.0795 - 0.0796 inch)
0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) US 2.029 - 2.032 mm (0.0799 - 0.0800 inch)
0.25 mm (0.0098 inch) US 2.129 - 2.132 mm (0.0838 - 0.0839 inch)
Connecting Rod
Bend or twist per 100 mm (3.94 in) in length
Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)
Side clearance of large end
Standard 0.070 - 0.330 mm (0.0028 - 0.0130 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap 45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.3 ft. lbs.)
Piston
Outer diameter
Standard A 99.505 - 99.515 mm (3.9175 - 3.9179 inch)
Standard B 99.495 - 99.505 mm (3.9171 - 3.9175 inch)
0.25 mm (0.0098 inch) OS 99.745 - 99.765 mm (3.9270 - 3.9278 inch)
0.50 mm (0.0197 inch) OS 99.995 - 100.015 mm (3.9368 - 3.9376 inch)
Piston pin specified diameter 23.000 - 23.006 mm (0.9055 - 0.9057 inch)
Piston Pin
Outer diameter 22.994 - 23.000 mm (0.9053 - 0.9055 inch)
Clearance between piston and piston pin
Standard 0.004 - 0.008 mm (0.0002 - 0.0003 inch)
Degree of fit Piston pin must be fitted into position with thumb at 20°C (68°F).
Piston Ring
Ring closed gap
Top ring Standard 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 inch)
Second ring Standard 0.37 - 0.52 mm (0.0144 - 0.0203 inch)
Oil ring Standard 0.20 - 0.50 mm (0.0079 - 0.0197 inch)
Ring groove gap
Top ring Standard 0.040 - 0.080 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 inch)
Second ring Standard 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 inch)
Crank Pulley
Tighten 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft. lbs.)
Tighten the crank pulley bolt keeping them in an angle between 65° and 75°.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
