Outback F6-3.0L (2003)
5. Connect pipe A and B. Connect pipes A and B to four pipe joints of gearbox. Connect upper pipe B first, and lower pipe A second.
Tightening torque: 13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft. lbs.)
6. Install jack-up plate.
7. Connect battery ground cable.
8. Feed the specified fluid.
NOTE: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.
9. Finally check clearance between pipes and/or hoses, as shown above.
IF clearance between cruise control pump and power steering hose is less than 10 mm (0.39 inch), proceed as follows:
1. Move clamped section (A) (refer to figure above.) down to a point where pipe is close to crossmember.
Pipe-to-crossmember clearance: 10 mm (0.39 inch), min.
2. Check that clearance between cruise control pump and power steering hose is at least 10 mm (0.39 inch). If it is not, bend section (B) down
until a clearance of at least 10 mm (0.39 inch) is obtained.
INSPECTION