Outback F4-2.5L (2008)
12) Install the air intake duct.
13) Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.
14) Fill with the specified fluid.
CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid otherwise the vane pump might be seized.
15) Finally, check the clearance between pipes or hoses as shown in the figure indicated in "General Diagnostic Table".
INSPECTION
Check all disassembled parts for wear, damage or other problems. Repair or replace the defective parts as necessary.
CAUTION: Although the surface layer materials of rubber hoses have excellent weathering resistance, heat resistance and resistance for low
temperature brittleness, they are likely to be damaged chemically by brake fluid, battery electrolyte, engine oil and automatic transmission
fluid and their service lives are to be very shortened. Wipe off hoses immediately if any of these come into contact with the hoses. Since
resistances for heat or low temperature brittleness are gradually declining according to time accumulation of hot or cold conditions for the
hoses and their service lives are shortening accordingly, it is necessary to perform careful inspection frequently when the vehicle is used in
hot weather areas, cold weather areas and a driving condition in which many steering operations are required in short time.
Continuous discharge of the relief valve for 5 seconds or more will reduce the service lives of hoses, oil pump, fluid, etc., due to over heating.
