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2006 Subaru Outback CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
- 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

FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2005-06 Forester, Impreza & Outback Sport -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback XT 2.5 H4 GAS
Normal Service
Repla...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS
Front
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove drain plug from transmission and drain in suitable container.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Unstake hub nut using suitable tool.
- Remove driveshaft locknut from front hub while depressing brake pedal. Remove wheel before loosening axle nut.
- Remove stabilizer link from front arm.
- Remove brake caliper bolts and support caliper to strut housing using mechanics wire.
- Remove disc brake rotor. If brake rotor is difficult to remove, drive 8mm bolt into threa...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures -> Transmitter ID Registration
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback R 3.0 H6 GAS
Transmitter ID Registration
The following procedure must be performed when tire pressure sensor or TPMS control module is replaced. If tire pressure sensor transmitter ID cannot be registered after two attempts, replace the TPMS control module. If the registration procedure is not performed for 5 minutes or more or if the ignition switch is placed in the Off position, the registration mode will be cancelled.
- Check and adjust all tires to the recommended pressure.
- Connect the Subaru Select Monitor tool, or equivalent tool, then select Each System Check, Tire Pressure Monitor and ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback R VDC Limited 3.0 H6 GAS
- Remove retainers securing engine cover.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove terminal nut and alternator electrical connector from back of alternator.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise using a suitable...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2005-06 Baja & 2005-09 Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback R 3.0 H6 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 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1995-2009 Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback R 3.0 H6 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit after engine start-up, the self-diagnostic system has detected a problem and stored a diagnostic trouble code. After diagnosis and repair are complete, the self-diagnostic system memory can be cleared using the scan tool. Follow sc...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback R VDC Limited 3.0 H6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2006 Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Subaru Outback cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Service Manual Corrections Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback XT 2.5 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Subaru Outback AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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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