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2008 Subaru Outback CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Outback R L.l. Bean Edition 3.0 H6 GAS
Wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts during removal.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Place vehicle in neutral.
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove center exhaust pipes bolts and nuts.
- Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- Remove heat shield cover.
- Place reference mark on front driveline and rear differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft flange yoke or companion flange
- Remove...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Outback XT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS
This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air pressu...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5 H4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with Turbo, remove engine cover.
- On models not equipped with Turbo, remove air cleaner case.
- On all models, disconnect intake air temperature sensor connector.
- Remove bolts securing air cleaner case stay.
- Disconnect hoses and intake duct from air cleaner case.
- Loosen clamps that connects air cleaner case to throttle body.
- Remove air cleaner case.
- On models equipped with Turbo, remove intercooler.
- Loosen clamp and remove air bypass pipe from air bypass valve.
- Loosen clamp that connects turbocharger and intercooler duct.
- Remove bolts secu...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2005-06 Baja & 2005-09 Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 9,300 miles.
- Remove the instrument panel side cover.
- Remove the glove compartment retaining clips and damper, then the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Remove the glove compartment upper storage bin.
- Through the glove compar...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Outback XT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS
The A/T fluid temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in On position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the road and allowed to idle with transmission lever in Park until the lamp goes off. If the lamp goes off vehicle can ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5I L.l. Bean Edition 2.5 H4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at cylinder head.
- Remove hose from cylinder head.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5I L.l. Bean Edition 2.5 H4 GAS
- Remove drive belt cover. Wipe off any oil or water on belt and pulley.
- Loosen lockbolt on slider bolt.
- Loosen slider bolt.
- ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Subaru Outback R L.l. Bean Edition 3.0 H6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Subaru Outback 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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