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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2010OUTBACK SPORT F4-2.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHC
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
Camshaft Position Sensor
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Disconnect the connector from camshaft position sensor.
3. Remove the bolt which secures camshaft position sensor to camshaft position sensor support.
4. Remove the bolt which secures camshaft position sensor support to camshaft cap LH.
5. Remove the camshaft position sensor and the camshaft position sensor support as a unit.
6. Remove the camshaft position sensor from the camshaft position sensor support.
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)
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Disconnect the connector from camshaft position sensor.
3. Remove the bolt which secures camshaft position sensor to camshaft position sensor support.
4. Remove the bolt which secures camshaft position sensor support to camshaft cap LH.
5. Remove the camshaft position sensor and the camshaft position sensor support as a unit.
6. Remove the camshaft position sensor from the camshaft position sensor support.
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)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.