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.
2012 Subaru Outback Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
2.5 L Model
| Item | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle model | AT and CVT | MT | ||
| Starter | Type | Reduction type | ||
| Model | 428000-4790 | 428000-4780 | ||
| Manufacturer | DENSO | |||
| Voltage and output | 12 V - 1.6 kW | |||
| Direction of rotation | Counterclockwise (when observed from pinion) | |||
| Number of pinion teeth | 9 | |||
| No-load characteristics | Voltage | 11 V | ||
| Current | 90 A or less | |||
| Rotating speed | 1, 900 RPM or more | |||
| Load characteristics | Voltage | 8 V | ||
| Current | 370 A | |||
| Torque | 11.1 N.m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.2 ft-lb) or more | |||
| Rotating speed | 910 RPM or more | |||
| Lock characteristics | Voltage | 3 V | ||
| Current | 750 A or less | |||
| Torque | 15.5 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.4 ft-lb) or more | |||
| Generator | Type | Rotating-field three-phase type, voltage regulator built-in type, with load response control system | ||
| Model | A3TG6191 | |||
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC | |||
| Voltage and output | 12 V - 110 A | |||
| Polarity on ground side | Negative | |||
| Direction of rotation | Clockwise (when observed from pulley side) | |||
| Armature connection | 3-phase Y-type | |||
| Output current | 1, 500 RPM - 50 A or more 2, 500 RPM - 91 A or more 5, 000 RPM - 105 A or more |
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| Regulated voltage | 14.1 - 14.8 V [20°C (68°F)] | |||
| Rotor slip ring outer diameter | Standard | 22.7 mm (0.894 in) | ||
| Limit | 22.1 mm (0.870 in) | |||
| Brush length | Standard | 18.5 mm (0.728 in) | ||
| Limit | 5.0 mm (0.197 in) | |||
| Battery | Type and capacity | 12 V - 52 AH (75D 23R) | ||
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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.
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