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
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts 16 N-m (1.6 kgf-m, 12 ft. lbs.)
Crank Pulley Bolt 178 N-m (18.1 kgf-m, 131 ft. lbs.)
Front Chain Cover Bolts 6.6 N-m (0.67 kgf-m, 4.8 ft. lbs.)
Rear Chain Cover Bolts
Bolts 1-11 9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 12-19 20 N-m (2.0 kgf-m, 14 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 20-30 9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 31-38 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 39-45 9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 ft. lbs.)
Crank Pulley Bolt 178 N-m (18.1 kgf-m, 131 ft. lbs.)
Front Chain Cover Bolts 6.6 N-m (0.67 kgf-m, 4.8 ft. lbs.)
Tightening torque:
Rear Chain Cover Bolts
Bolts 1-11 9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 12-19 20 N-m (2.0 kgf-m, 14 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 20-30 9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 31-38 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 39-45 9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 ft. lbs.)
Tightening torque:
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.