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2007 Subaru Outback F6-3.0L DOHCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
System Specifications
CYLINDER BLOCK
Measurements should be performed at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
Cylinder block standard height 202 mm (7.95 inch)
Cylinder bore stamped on front upper face of cylinder block

Cylinder Inner Diameter Measurement
Cylindricality, standard 0.030 mm (0.0012 inch)
Out-of-roundness, standard 0.010 mm (0.0004 inch)
Cylinder inner diameter boring limit 89.715 mm (3.5321 inch)
CRANKSHAFT
Crank pin and crank journal
Out-of-roundness 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Cylindricality 0.006 mm (0.0002 inch)
Thrust clearance, standard 0.030 - 0.115 mm (0.0012 - 0.0045 inch)
Oil clearance, standard 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 inch)
LH CYLINDER BLOCK TO RH CYLINDER BLOCK BOLTS
For cylinder block tightening specifications and sequence, please refer to Overhaul. Service and Repair
PISTON AND PISTON PIN
Piston grade point H 37.3 mm (1.4685 inch)
Piston outer diameter
Standard
A 89.205 - 89.215 mm (3.5120 - 3.5124 inch)
B 89.195 - 89.205 mm (3.5116 - 3.5120 inch)
0.25 mm (0.0098 inch) oversize 89.445 - 89.465 mm (3.5215 - 3.5222 inch)
0.50 mm (0.0197 inch) oversize 89.695 - 89.715 mm (3.5313 - 3.5321 inch)
Cylinder to piston clearance, standard -0.010 - 0.010 mm (-0.0004 - 0.0004 inch)
Clearance between pin & pin hole, standard 0.004 - 0.008 mm (0.0002 - 0.0003 inch)
PISTON RING
Piston ring gap, standard
Top ring 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 inch)
Second ring 0.35 - 0.50 mm (0.0138 - 0.0197 inch)
Oil ring rail 0.20 - 0.60 mm (0.0079 - 0.0236 inch)
Clearance between ring & ring groove
Top ring 0.040 - 0.080 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 inch)
Second ring 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 inch)
Clearance between oil ring & groove 0.045 - 0.125 mm (0.0018 - 0.0049 inch)
CONNECTING ROD
Thrust clearance, standard 0.070 - 0.330 mm (0.0028 - 0.0130 inch)
Oil clearance, standard 0.016 - 0.043 mm (0.0006 - 0.0017 inch)
Clearance between pin & bushing, standard 0 - 0.022 mm (0 - 0.0009 inch)
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

CRANKSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT BEARING
Crank pin & journal
Out-of-roundness 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Cylindricality 0.006 mm (0.0002 inch)
Thrust clearance, standard 0.030 - 0.115 mm (0.0012 - 0.0045 inch)
Oil clearance, standard 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 inch)

Crank Pulley Bolt 178 N-m (18.1 kgf-m, 131 ft. lbs.)
Measurements should be performed at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
Cylinder block standard height 202 mm (7.95 inch)
Cylinder bore stamped on front upper face of cylinder block
Cylinder Inner Diameter Measurement
Cylindricality, standard 0.030 mm (0.0012 inch)
Out-of-roundness, standard 0.010 mm (0.0004 inch)
Cylinder inner diameter boring limit 89.715 mm (3.5321 inch)
CRANKSHAFT
Crank pin and crank journal
Out-of-roundness 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Cylindricality 0.006 mm (0.0002 inch)
Thrust clearance, standard 0.030 - 0.115 mm (0.0012 - 0.0045 inch)
Oil clearance, standard 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 inch)
LH CYLINDER BLOCK TO RH CYLINDER BLOCK BOLTS
For cylinder block tightening specifications and sequence, please refer to Overhaul. Service and Repair
PISTON AND PISTON PIN
Piston grade point H 37.3 mm (1.4685 inch)
Piston outer diameter
Standard
A 89.205 - 89.215 mm (3.5120 - 3.5124 inch)
B 89.195 - 89.205 mm (3.5116 - 3.5120 inch)
0.25 mm (0.0098 inch) oversize 89.445 - 89.465 mm (3.5215 - 3.5222 inch)
0.50 mm (0.0197 inch) oversize 89.695 - 89.715 mm (3.5313 - 3.5321 inch)
Cylinder to piston clearance, standard -0.010 - 0.010 mm (-0.0004 - 0.0004 inch)
Clearance between pin & pin hole, standard 0.004 - 0.008 mm (0.0002 - 0.0003 inch)
PISTON RING
Piston ring gap, standard
Top ring 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 inch)
Second ring 0.35 - 0.50 mm (0.0138 - 0.0197 inch)
Oil ring rail 0.20 - 0.60 mm (0.0079 - 0.0236 inch)
Clearance between ring & ring groove
Top ring 0.040 - 0.080 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 inch)
Second ring 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 inch)
Clearance between oil ring & groove 0.045 - 0.125 mm (0.0018 - 0.0049 inch)
CONNECTING ROD
Thrust clearance, standard 0.070 - 0.330 mm (0.0028 - 0.0130 inch)
Oil clearance, standard 0.016 - 0.043 mm (0.0006 - 0.0017 inch)
Clearance between pin & bushing, standard 0 - 0.022 mm (0 - 0.0009 inch)
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
Connecting rod oil clearance:
CRANKSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT BEARING
Crank pin & journal
Out-of-roundness 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Cylindricality 0.006 mm (0.0002 inch)
Thrust clearance, standard 0.030 - 0.115 mm (0.0012 - 0.0045 inch)
Oil clearance, standard 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 inch)
CRANKSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT BEARING:
Crank Pulley Bolt 178 N-m (18.1 kgf-m, 131 ft. lbs.)
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.
