Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2007 Subaru Outback F6-3.0L DOHCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
System Specifications
Cylinder Head
Flatness, standard 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch)
Standard cylinder head height 124 ± 0.05 mm (4.88 ± 0.0020 inch)
Cylinder Head Bolts
For cylinder head bolt tightening specifications and sequence, please refer to Removal and Replacement.
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
Bolts 1 - 12 16 N-m (1.6 kgf-m, 12 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 13 - 16 9.75 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
First pass 29.5 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.8 ft. lbs.)
Final pass
Intake side Tighten 45° ± 5°
Exhaust side Tighten 25° ± 5°
Flatness, standard 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch)
Standard cylinder head height 124 ± 0.05 mm (4.88 ± 0.0020 inch)
Cylinder Head Bolts
For cylinder head bolt tightening specifications and sequence, please refer to Removal and Replacement.
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
Bolts 1 - 12 16 N-m (1.6 kgf-m, 12 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 13 - 16 9.75 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft. lbs.)
Tightening torque:
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
First pass 29.5 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.8 ft. lbs.)
Final pass
Intake side Tighten 45° ± 5°
Exhaust side Tighten 25° ± 5°
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:
- • 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.