Subaru Outback (BR): Crankshaft Position Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the bolt which secures crankshaft position sensor to oil pump.
3) Remove the crankshaft position sensor, and disconnect the connector from the crankshaft position sensor.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: 6.4 N*m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
1. CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (METHOD WITH CIRCUIT TESTER)
Measure the resistance between crankshaft position sensor terminals.
2. CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (METHOD WITH OSCILLOSCOPE)
1) Prepare an oscilloscope.
2) Remove the glove box lid assembly.
3) Connect the probe to ECM connector.
- To ECM connector
4) Start the engine and let it idle.
5) Check the pattern is the same as the waveform and voltage shown below.
- One crankshaft rotation
6) After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
3. OTHER INSPECTIONS
Check that the crankshaft position sensor has no deformation, cracks or other damages.
Camshaft Position Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Disconnect the connector from camshaft position sensor.
3) Remove the ignition coil. (LH side only)
4) Remove the bolt which secures camshaft position sensor to camshaft position sensor support.
5) Remove the bolt which secures camshaft position sensor support to camshaft cap LH.
6) Remove the camshaft position sensor and the camshaft position sensor support as a unit.
NOTE: Slide in the arrowed direction until the camshaft position sensor contacts the rocker cover LH.
7) Remove the camshaft position sensor from the camshaft position sensor support.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Camshaft position sensor support
6.4 N*m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
Camshaft position sensor
6.4 N*m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
1. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (METHOD WITH OSCILLOSCOPE)
1) Prepare an oscilloscope.
2) Remove the glove box lid assembly.
3) Connect the probe to ECM connector.
- To ECM connector
4) Start the engine and let it idle.
5) Check the pattern is the same as the waveform and voltage shown below.
- One camshaft rotation
6) After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
2. OTHER INSPECTIONS
Check that the camshaft position sensor has no deformation, cracks or other damages.
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Knock Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the cover (A) and clip (B) from air intake
boot assembly.
3) Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake
boot assembly and ai
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the cover (A) and clip (B) from air intake
boot assembly.
3) Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake
boot assembly and ai
Oil Temperature Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the cover (A) and clip (B) from air intake
boot assembly.
3) Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake
boot assembly and ai
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Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to save your fuel.
● Select the proper gear position for the speed and road conditions.
● Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. Always accelerate gently until you
reach the desired speed. Then try to maintain that speed for as long as possible
Shift lock function
The shift lock function helps prevent the improper operation of the select lever.
● The select lever cannot be operated unless the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position and the brake pedal is depressed.
● The select lever cannot be moved from the “P” position to any
