2012 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Installation

  1. Install the front vehicle speed sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Vehicle Speed Sensor
    G06652002Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the front vehicle speed sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
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  3. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent 

    Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Mating Surface Liquid Gasket Applying Area
    G05022243Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

  5. Install the center differential carrier. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Center Differential Carrier.
  6. Install the extension case.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Extension Case
    G06652000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the rear vehicle speed sensor connector.
    Fig 5: Identifying Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G07914776Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  9. Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. Refer to , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
  10. Check the level and leaks of ATF. Refer to , INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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  • • 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.
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