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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014OUTBACK 2.5I, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL (H4DO)ENGINE ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard Trans

Engine Assembly: Installation

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Installation

Install the engine mounting bracket onto the engine.
Tightening torque:

30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Apply a small amount of grease to splines of main shaft. (MT model)
Grease:

NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent
Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
- CVT model
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transmission To Engine Upper Side Mounting Bolts (CVT Model)
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- MT model
  
  Fig 3: Locating Transmission To Engine Upper Side Mounting Bolts (MT Model)
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Attach the bolts which secure the engine mounting to the engine mounting bracket.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Engine Mounting To Engine Mounting Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Attach the bolts and nuts which secure engine mounting to the cradle.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Engine Mounting To Cradle Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 6: Lifting Engine Using Wire Ropes
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Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case. (CVT model)
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.

ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 7: Separating Engine And Transmission Using Stopper Set
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Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate. (CVT model)
1. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to install the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch case.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 8: Installing Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate (CVT Model)
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2. Fit the plug to service hole.
Install the starter. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Lift up the vehicle.
Install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
- CVT model
  
  Fig 9: Locating Transmission To Engine Lower Side Mounting Bolts And Nuts (AT Model)
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- MT model
  
  Fig 10: Locating Transmission To Engine Lower Side Mounting Bolts And Nuts (MT Model)
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Connect the ground cable.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Locating Engine Side Ground Cables
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Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the following hoses.
1. Fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose
2. Heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose
3. Brake booster vacuum hose
4. A/C pressure hose Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the power steering pump.
1. Install the power steering pump together with the power steering pump bracket onto the engine.
  Tightening torque:
  
  Refer to GENERATOR BRACKET .
  
  Fig 12: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Mounting Bolts
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2. Connect the connector to the power steering pump.
  
  Fig 13: Locating Power Steering Pump Connector
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3. Install the generator. Refer to INSTALLATION .
4. Install the V-belts. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Place the generator code and install the generator cord to the clip (D).
Connect connector (A) and terminal (B) to the generator, and secure them to the stay of the A/C compressor with the clip (C).
Tightening torque:

15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Identifying A/C Compressor Connector, Terminal And Clips
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Connect the connectors (A) and (B) to the A/C compressor.

Fig 15: Identifying A/C Compressor Connectors
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Install the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
NOTE: Install the generator cord stay so that the folded end (A) touches at the chain cover boss.

Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 16: Locating Generator Cord Stay Mounting Bolt
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Connect the engine harness connector.
1. Connect the bulkhead harness connector to the engine harness connector (black) and engine harness connector (brown).
  
  Fig 17: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector And Engine Harness Connector
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2. Install the bolt which secures the bulkhead harness connector bracket.
  Tightening torque:
  
  7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 18: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector Bracket Mounting Bolt
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Install the radiator. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the air intake case (rear).

Fig 19: Locating Rear Air Cleaner Case Mounting Clips
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Install the suction hose (C) to the air cleaner case.
Install the clip (B) which secures the air flow and intake air temperature sensor harness, and connect the connector (A) to the air flow and intake air temperature sensor.

Fig 20: Identifying Mass Air Flow Connector, Suction Hose And Clip
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Install the air intake boot. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the air intake duct. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 21: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Fill engine coolant. Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Check the CVTF level and replenish it if necessary. (CVT model) Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. Refer to PROCEDURE .
Install the V-belt cover.
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Fig 22: Locating V-Belt Cover Mounting Bolts
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Change the front hood damper mounting position from (B) to (A), and close the front hood.
Tightening torque:

20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

Fig 23: Identifying Front Hood Damper Mounting Positions
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