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FOREWORD
Foreword
1. Foreword
A: FOREWORD
These manuals are used when performing mainte-
nance, repair, or diagnosis of the Subaru LEGACY.
Applied model:
BL*****, BP***** from 2005MY
The manuals contain the latest information at the
time of publication. Changes in specifications,
methods, etc. may be made without notice.

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1. How to Use This Manuals
A: HOW TO USE THIS MANUALS
1. STRUCTURE
Each section consists of SCT that are broken down
into SC that are divided into sections for each com-
ponent. The specification, maintenance and other
information for the components are included, and
the diagnostic information has also been added
where necessary.
2. CONTENTS
The first page has an index with tabs.

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3. COMPONENT
Illustrations are provided for each component. The information necessary for repair work (tightening torque,
grease up points, etc.) is described on these illustrations. Information is described using symbol.
To order parts, refer to parts catalogue.
Example:
HU-00017
(14)
(9)
(8)
(7)
(6)
(10)
(4) (10)
(22)
(11)
(19)
(17)
(15)
(13)
(12)
(18)
(16)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(11)
(10)
(9)
(12)
(13)
(19)
(18)
(20)
(17)
(16)
(24)
(10)
(25)
(5)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(21)
(15)
(23)
T7
T2
T2
T2
T2
T2
T2
T4
T5
T5
T8
T6
T6
T6
T11
T10
T1
T1
T3
T3
T3
T1
T9
T4
T5
T5
T3
T4
T3
T2
T4
T2
T1
T3
(20)
(21)
(23)
(22)
(10)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(35)
(34)
(27)
(14)
(28)
(29)
(31)
(32)
(37)
(30)
(33)
(36)
T3
T2 T1
:Selective part
:Replacement part
:Should be lubricated with grease.
:Should be lubricated with oil.
:Sealing point
:Tightening torque .... ,

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4. SPECIFICATION
If necessary, specifications are also included.
5. INSPECTION
Inspections to be carried out before and after maintenance are included.
6. MAINTENANCE
• Maintenance instructions for serviceable parts describe work area and detailed step with illustration. It also
describes the use of special tool, tightening torque, caution for each procedure.
• If many serviceable parts are included in one service procedure, appropriate reference is provided for each
parts.
Example:
(A) Component (D) Cautions (G) Tightening torque
(B) Process (E) Tool number of special tool (H) Illustration
(C) Reference (F) Name of special tool
HU-00020
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly
from vehicie. <Ref. to MT-33, REMOVAL, Manual
Transmission Assembly.>
15.Main Shaft Assembly for Sin-
gle-Range
A: REMOVAL
11) Tighten the lock nuts to the specified torque us-
ing ST1 and ST2.
NOTE:
Secure the lock nuts in two Places affer tightening.
ST1 498937000 TRANSMISSION HOLDER
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(G)
(E) (F)
(H)
Tightening torque:
118 N m (12.0 kgf-m, 86.8 ft-lb)
ST1 ST2
ST2 499987003 SOCKET WRENCH (35)

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7. DIAGNOSIS
Tables showing a step-by-step process make it
easy to conduct diagnosis.
8. SI UNITS
Measurements in these manuals are according to
the SI units. Metric and yard/pound measurements
are also included.
Example:
Tightening torque:
44 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)
The figure used in these manuals are described in the SI units and conventional units are described in ( ).
Item SI units Conventional unit Remarks
Force N (Newton) kgf 1 kgf = 9.80655 N
Mass (Weight) kg, g kg, g
Capacity
2, m2 or cm
3
2 or cc
1 cc = 1 cm
3
= 1 m2
Torque N⋅m kgf-m, kgf-cm 1 kgf-m = 9.80655 N⋅m
Rotating speed rpm rpm
Pressure kPa (kilopascal)
kgf/cm
2
1 kgf/cm
2
= 98.0655 kPa
mmHg 1 mmHg = 0.133322 kPa
Power W PS 1 PS = 0.735499 kW
Calorie W⋅h cal 1 kcal = 1.16279 W⋅h
Fuel consumption rate g/kw⋅h g/PS⋅h 1 g/PS⋅h=1.3596 g/kW⋅h

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9. EXPLANATION OF TERMINOLOGY
• List
AAI : Air Assist Injection M/B : Main Fuse & Relay Box
A/B : Airbag MD : Mini Disc
ABS : Antilock Brake System MPI : Multi Point Injection
A/C : Air Conditioner MP-T : Multi-Plate Transfer
A/F : Air Fuel Ratio MT : Manual Transmission
ALT : Generator Non-turbo : Natural Aspiration
ASSY : Assembly NC : Normal Close (Relay)
AT : Automatic Transmission NO : Normal Open (Relay)
ATF : Automatic Transmission Fluid OP : Option Parts
BATT : Battery P/S : Power Steering
CD-R/RW : CD Recordable/Rewritable P/W : Power Window
CPU : Central Processing Unit PCD : Pitch Circle Diameter
DOHC : Double Overhead Camshaft PCV : Positive Crankcase Ventilation
DVD : Digital Versatile Disc RH : RH (Right Hand)
ECM : Engine Control Module (ECM) Rr : Rear
EGR : Exhaust Gas Recirculation SOHC : Single Overhead Camshaft
ELR : Emergency Locking Retractor SRS : Supplemental Restraint System
EX : Exhaust SSM : Subaru Select Monitor
F/B : Fuse & Joint Box ST : Special Tool
FL : Fusible Link SW : Switch
Ft : Full-time AWD TCS : Traction Control System
FWD : Front Wheel Drive TGV : Tumble Generated Valve
GPS : Global Positioning System T/M : Transmission
H/U : Hydraulic Unit ViS-C : Viscous Coupling
IG : Ignition VSV : Vacuum Switching Valve
INT : Intermittent VTD : Variable Torque Distribution
ISC : Idle Speed Control W/H : Wiring Harness
LH : LH (Left Hand) Pr : Primary
LSD : Limited Slip Differential 2ndr : Secondary

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SPECIFICATIONS
LEGACY
1. LEGACY
A: DIMENSION
1. SEDAN MODEL
★1
: With sunroof
2. WAGON MODEL
★1
: With sunroof
B: ENGINE
Model 2.5 L SOHC 2.5 L DOHC turbo
Overall length mm (in) 4,730 (186.2)
Overall width mm (in) 1,730 (68.1)
Overall height (at C.W.) mm (in) 1,425 (56.1)
Compartment
Length mm (in) 1,900 (74.8)
Width mm (in) 1,445 (56.9)
Height mm (in)
1,165 (45.9), 1,100 (43.3)
★1
Wheelbase mm (in) 2,670 (105.1)
Tread
Front mm (in) 1,495 (58.9)
Rear mm (in) 1,485 (58.5)
Minimum road clearance mm (in) 150 (5.9)
Model 2.5 L SOHC 2.5 L DOHC turbo
Overall length mm (in) 4,795 (188.8)
Overall width mm (in) 1,730 (68.1)
Overall height (at C.W.) mm (in) 1,475 (58.1)
Compartment
Length mm (in) 1,840 (72.4)
Width mm (in) 1,445 (56.9)
Height mm (in)
1,190 (46.9), 1,145 (45.1)
★1
Wheelbase mm (in) 2,670 (105.1)
Tread
Front mm (in) 1,495 (58.9)
Rear mm (in) 1,485 (58.5)
Minimum road clearance mm (in) 150 (5.9) 155 (6.1)
Model 2.5 L SOHC 2.5 L DOHC turbo
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Valve arrangement Overhead camshaft
Bore × Stroke mm (in) 99.5 × 79.0 (3.917 × 3.110)
Displacement
cm
3
(cu in)
2,457 (149.9)
Compression ratio 10.0 8.2
Ignition order 1 — 3 — 2 — 4
Idle speed at Park or Neutral
position
rpm
650 (MT)
700 (AT)
750
Maximum output
kW (HP)/
rpm
124 (166)/5,600 (U5 model)
127 (170)/5,600 (Except for U5 model)
186 (250)/6,000
Maximum torque
N⋅m (kgf-m,
ft-lb)/rpm
225 (22.9, 166)/3,600 (U5 model)
225 (22.9, 166)/4,000 (Except for U5
model)
339 (34.5, 250)/3,600

SPC-3
SPECIFICATIONS
LEGACY
C: ELECTRICAL
D: TRANSMISSION
5MT: 5-forward speeds with synchromesh and 1-reverse
4AT: Electronically controlled fully-automatic, 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse
5AT: Electronically controlled fully-automatic, 5-forward speeds and 1-reverse
DSPD: Dry Single Plate Diaphragm
TCC: Torque Converter Clutch
E: STEERING
F: SUSPENSION
Model 2.5 L SOHC 2.5 L DOHC turbo
Ignition timing (at idling) BTDC 13°
MT = 12°
AT = 17°
Spark plug Type and manufacturer
CHAMPION: RC10YC4
NGK: FR5AP-11
NGK: ILFR6B
Generator 12V — 110A
Battery
Type and capacity
(5HR)
MT 12V — 48AH (55D23L)
AT 12V — 52AH (75D23L)
Model 2.5 L SOHC 2.5 L DOHC turbo
Transmission type 5MT 4AT 5MT 5AT
Clutch type DSPD TCC DSPD TCC
Gear ratio
1st 3.454 2.785 3.166 3.540
2nd 2.062 1.545 1.882 2.264
3rd 1.448 1.000 1.296 1.471
4th 1.088 0.694 0.972 1.000
5th 0.780 — 0.738 0.834
Rev. 3.333 2.272 3.333 2.370
Reduction gear
(Front)
1st reduc-
tion
Type of gear — Helical — Helical
Gear ratio — 1.000 — 1.000
Final
reduction
Type of gear Hypoid Hypoid Hypoid Hypoid
Gear ratio 3.900 4.111 4.111 3.272
Reduction gear
(Rear)
Transfer
reduction
Type of gear Helical — Helical —
Gear ratio 1.000 — 1.000 —
Final
reduction
Type of gear Hypoid Hypoid Hypoid Hypoid
Gear ratio 3.900 4.111 4.111 3.272
Model 2.5 L SOHC 2.5 L DOHC turbo
Type Rack and Pinion
Turns, lock to lock 3.2 2.8
Minimum turning
diameter
m (ft)
Center of tire
width to center of
tire width
10.8 (35.4)
Wall to wall 11.6 (38.1)
Front Macpherson strut type suspension
Rear Multi-link type suspension

SPC-4
SPECIFICATIONS
LEGACY
G: BRAKE
H: TIRE
I: CAPACITY
Model 2.5 L SOHC 2.5 L DOHC turbo
Service brake system Dual circuit hydraulic with vacuum suspended power unit
Front Ventilated disc brake
Rear Disc brake Ventilated disc brake
Parking Brake Mechanical on rear brakes
Model 2.5 L SOHC 2.5 L DOHC turbo
Wheel size 16 × 6
1
/
2
JJ 17 × 7JJ
Tire size P205/55 R16 89H 215/45 ZR17
Type Steel belted radial, Tubeless
Model
2.5 L SOHC 2.5 L DOHC turbo
5MT 4AT 5MT 5AT
Fuel tank 2 (US gal, Imp gal) 64 (16.9, 14.1)
Engine oil
Capacity (at
overhaul)
2 (US qt, Imp qt) 4.4 (4.7, 3.9) 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Filling
amount of
engine oil
2 (US qt,
Imp qt)
At replacement of
engine oil and oil
filter
4.2 (4.4, 3.7) 4.3 (4.5, 3.8)
At replacement of
engine oil only
4.0 (4.2, 3.5)
Transmission gear oil 2 (US qt, Imp qt) 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) — 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) —
ATF 2 (US qt, Imp qt) — 9.5 (10.0, 8.4) — 9.8 (10.4, 8.6)
Front differential gear oil 2 (US qt, Imp qt) — 1.2 (1.3, 1.1) — 1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
Rear differential gear oil 2 (US qt, Imp qt) 0.8 (0.8, 0.7)
Power steering fluid 2 (US qt, Imp qt) 0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
Engine coolant 2 (US qt, Imp qt) 6.4 (6.8, 5.6) 6.3 (6.7, 5.5) 7.3 (7.7, 6.4) 7.2 (7.6, 6.3)

SPC-5
SPECIFICATIONS
LEGACY
J: WEIGHT
1. US MODEL
Model
Sedan
2.5 L SOHC
2.5 i 2.5 i Limited
5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight
(C.W.)
Front kg (lb)
798
(1,760)
806
(1,780)
818
(1,805)
826
(1,825)
813
(1,795)
821
(1,810)
833
(1,840)
841
(1,855)
Rear kg (lb)
652
(1,440)
660
(1,455)
652
(1,440)
660
(1,455)
667
(1,470)
675
(1,490)
667
(1,470)
675
(1,490)
Total kg (lb)
1,450
(3,200)
1,466
(3,235)
1,470
(3,240)
1,486
(3,280)
1,480
(3,265)
1,496
(3,300)
1,500
(3,310)
1,516
(3,345)
Gross axle
weight ratio
(G.A.W.R)
Front kg (lb)
1,040
(2,295)
1,040
(2,295)
1,040
(2,295)
1,040
(2,295)
1,040
(2,295)
1,040
(2,295)
1,040
(2,295)
1,040
(2,295)
Rear kg (lb)
1,060
(2,335)
1,060
(2,335)
1,060
(2,335)
1,060
(2,335)
1,060
(2,335)
1,060
(2,335)
1,060
(2,335)
1,060
(2,335)
Gross vehicle weight
(G.V.W.)
kg (lb)
1,960
(4,325)
1,960
(4,325)
1,960
(4,325)
1,960
(4,325)
1,960
(4,325)
1,960
(4,325)
1,960
(4,325)
1,960
(4,325)
Option
Vehicle Dynamics
Control
— — — — — — — —
Power package — — — — ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Side airbag ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Curtain airbag ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Sunroof — — — — ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
17-in Alminum
wheel
— ❍ — ❍ — ❍ — ❍
Model
Sedan
2.5 L DOHC turbo
2.5 GT 2.5 GT Limited
5MT 5AT 5MT 5AT
Curb weight
(C.W.)
Front kg (lb)
828
(1,830)
858
(1,895)
843
(1,860)
873
(1,925)
Rear kg (lb)
667
(1,470)
667
(1,470)
682
(1,505)
682
(1,505)
Total kg (lb)
1,495
(3,300)
1,525
(3,365)
1,525
(3,365)
1,555
(3,435)
Gross axle
weight ratio
(G.A.W.R)
Front kg (lb)
1,040
(2,295)
1,040
(2,295)
1,040
(2,295)
1,040
(2,295)
Rear kg (lb)
1,060
(2,335)
1,060
(2,335)
1,060
(2,335)
1,060
(2,335)
Gross vehicle weight
(G.V.W.)
kg (lb)
2,010
(4,435)
2,010
(4,435)
2,010
(4,435)
2,010
(4,435)
Option
Vehicle Dynamics
Control
— — — —
Power package — — ❍ ❍
Side airbag ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Curtain airbag ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Sunroof — — ❍ ❍
17-in Alminum
wheel
— — — —
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- The 2005 Subaru Outback Service & Repair Manual is a comprehensive guide designed to assist owners and technicians in maintaining and repairing their vehicles. This manual covers various models of the 2005 Subaru Outback, providing detailed instructions and diagrams for easy understanding and successful repairs.
- Models covered include:
- 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i
- 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R
- 2005 Subaru Outback Limited
- 2005 Subaru Outback XT
- 2005 Subaru Outback VDC
- Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional mechanic, this manual is a valuable resource that covers a wide range of topics, including engine, transmission, suspension, electrical systems, brakes, and more. Each section provides step-by-step procedures, helpful tips, and illustrations to ensure accurate repairs.
- With the 2005 Subaru Outback Service & Repair Manual, you can tackle maintenance tasks and troubleshoot problems with confidence. Keep your Subaru Outback running smoothly and efficiently with this indispensable manual.