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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #50 on: August 19, 2019, 10:55:06 pm »
This was sufficient enough to release the tension


Had to grease it up again. Maybe because the new rubber was sticky?






The reason I have more struts than necessary is I put some “drop in” struts in a pinch a few years back. I had the OEM ones sitting around. The springs on the drop in units were alright but very hard. Notice the quantity of coils between the 2 units. To give the same ride height the cheap ones have to be harder (bigger k factor).

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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #51 on: August 19, 2019, 10:55:32 pm »
Broken tie rod boot




New one installed


This side all done with new brake line




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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #52 on: August 19, 2019, 10:56:03 pm »
One of our front parking sensors took a rock into it on the highway. I figured now was the time to change it. Plus having the bumper off gave me more room to work with and less worry about “leaning” on it












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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #53 on: August 19, 2019, 10:56:40 pm »
The sideskirt was also a bit loose on the front. It turns out the closest clip had come out and started to “fold” over. I stuck a pair of pliers in there over night and it was enough to keep it straight until the clip got pushed in.


Most of my clips on the underside were missing. I ordered new ones


I sprayed over this part to hopefully keep some rust away



Bleed the brakes and drop the car down




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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #54 on: August 19, 2019, 10:58:24 pm »
Tighten the axle nut and let it run on it’s 4 wheels for the first time





Hose off any bits


…and done


Can you tell I like wagons???? S4 is the 6 speed manual (the wife prefers the Subaru)



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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #55 on: August 20, 2019, 09:22:28 am »
Must feel like a brand new car again.
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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #56 on: August 20, 2019, 10:38:34 pm »
Must feel like a brand new car again.

Indeed it does! :)

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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #57 on: August 27, 2019, 04:36:40 pm »
Hey Adam,
Where'd you source your tie rods and boots?  I have some major maintenance I need to do soon.. I have the LCAs but I'll need to do my front driveshafts soon.  Was it from the European place?

They're going to park their car over there. You're going to park your car over here. Get it?

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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #58 on: August 27, 2019, 10:38:05 pm »
For suspension stuff I just did Rockauto. Partsouq is great for cheap OEM stuff but you have to wait to get them from the UAE (comes very quick) but the Customs charges always add to it which sucks.

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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #59 on: August 28, 2019, 07:53:38 am »
Before starting any dirty work we polished up the headlights since they were hazy. It turned out nice.
Note the driver side IS NOT dirty. I actually just cleaned it in the picture. It’s just the polishing difference


What product did you use?

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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #60 on: August 28, 2019, 10:12:48 pm »
What product did you use?

It was just the standard Canadian Tire Meguiar's kit. They claim it'll last for a year which is actually not that long but we'll see how it takes the winter.

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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #61 on: August 28, 2019, 10:17:53 pm »
For suspension stuff I just did Rockauto.

Do you have part numbers for the tie rods and ball boots handy?
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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #62 on: August 28, 2019, 11:05:40 pm »
I do not since I went aftermarket with the tie rods. Note, any tie rod for the Subaru I've ever seen has come with the boot. I just used the drop down menus on Rockauto.

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Re: 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Timing Chain Rattle
« Reply #63 on: August 28, 2019, 11:35:39 pm »
It was just the standard Canadian Tire Meguiar's kit. They claim it'll last for a year which is actually not that long but we'll see how it takes the winter.

If you lamen-x or clear coat them it will last a lot longer