Subaru Forester 1 (1998-2002) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Subaru Forester 1 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Subaru Forester 1

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	21	15		SOHC Engines
Differential	Front differential drain plug	44	32		Automatic Transmission
Differential	Rear differential drain plug	49	36	T-type
Differential	Rear differential drain plug	34	25	VA-type
Wheel hub assembly	Front axle nut	186	137
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	44	32		Manual Transmission
Wheels	Wheel nut	88	65

To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Baffle plate bolts	5	4		SOHC Engines
Oil filter	Oil strainer bolts	10	7		SOHC Engines
Oil filter	Oil separator cover bolts	6	4		SOHC Engines
Oil feeder	Oil filler pipe	6	4		SOHC Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump to Cylinder block	8	6		SOHC Engines
Piston rods	Connecting rod cap nuts	45	33		SOHC Engines
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	29	21	Step 1, All bolts	SOHC Engines
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	69	51	Step 2, All bolts	SOHC Engines
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	34	25	Step 4, Bolts (a) and (b)	SOHC Engines
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	15	11	Step 5, Bolts (c), (d), (e) and (f)	SOHC Engines
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	21	15		SOHC Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold to Cylinder heads	25	18		SOHC Engines
Intake manifold	Intake manifold nipples and plugs	17	13	Without OBD	SOHC Engines
Intake manifold	Engine ground terminal to Intake manifold	19	14		SOHC Engines
Throttle body	Throttle body	22	16		SOHC Engines
Engine block	Cylinder block connecting bolts	25	18	6mm and 8mm bolts, Bolts A to G	SOHC Engines
Engine block	Cylinder block connecting bolts	6	4	6mm and 8mm bolts, Bolt H	SOHC Engines
Engine block	Cylinder block connecting bolts	47	35	10mm bolts	SOHC Engines
Engine block	Cylinder block service hole plugs	69	51		SOHC Engines
Engine mounts	Engine mounting	35	26		SOHC Engines
Sensor	Intake air temperature and pressure sensor	3	2		SOHC Engines
Sensor	Engine coolant temperature sensor	18	13		SOHC Engines
Sensor	Crankshaft position sensor	6	4		SOHC Engines
Sensor	Camshaft position sensor	6	4		SOHC Engines
Sensor	Knock sensor to Cylinder block	24	18		SOHC Engines
Sensor	Throttle position sensor	2	1		SOHC Engines
Sensor	Atmospheric pressure sensor	6	4		SOHC Engines
Sensor	Front oxygen (A/F) sensor	21	15		SOHC Engines
Sensor	Rear oxygen sensor	21	15		SOHC Engines
Battery	Ignition coil and ignitor assembly bolts	6	4		SOHC Engines
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket No.1 bolt	78	58		SOHC Engines
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket No.2 bolt	78	58		SOHC Engines
Camshaft	Camshaft caps bolts	18	13		SOHC Engines
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	127	94		SOHC Engines
Crankshaft	Crankshaft bearing bolts	47	35		SOHC Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing belt guide bolt	10	7		SOHC Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Front belt cover bolts	5	4		SOHC Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Belt cover No.2 (LH) bolts	5	4		SOHC Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Belt cover No.2 (RH) bolts	5	4		SOHC Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Belt idler bolt	39	29		SOHC Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Automatic belt tension adjuster assembly	25	18		SOHC Engines
Rocker arm	Rocker cover bolts	5	4		SOHC Engines
Rocker arm	Intake valve rocker ASSY bolt	25	18		SOHC Engines
Rocker arm	Exhaust valve rocker ASSY bolt	25	18		SOHC Engines
Rocker arm	Intake valve rocker arm nuts	10	7		SOHC Engines
Rocker arm	Exhaust valve rocker arm nuts	10	7		SOHC Engines
Rocker arm	Rocker shaft support bolts	5	4		SOHC Engines
Rocker arm	Intake rocker shaft bolt	25	18		SOHC Engines
Rocker arm	Exhaust rocker shaft bolt	25	18		SOHC Engines
Fuel system	Fuel pipes to Intake manifold bolt	5	4		SOHC Engines
Fuel system	Injector pipe to Intake manifold bolt	5	4		SOHC Engines
Fuel system	Fuel injector pipes bolts	19	14	Without OBD	SOHC Engines
Fuel system	Band mounting bolts	33	24		SOHC Engines
Fuel system	Fuel filler pipe bracket to Body bolt	8	6		SOHC Engines
Fuel system	Fuel filler pipe bracket to Body bolt	23	17	Without OBD	SOHC Engines
Fuel system	Fuel hose clamp screws	13	10		SOHC Engines
Fuel system	Fuel pump assembly nut	4	3	Without OBD	SOHC Engines

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel bolt	72	53		SOHC Engines Manual Transmission
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate reinforcement bolt	72	53		SOHC Engines Automatic Transmission
Flywheel/Flex plate	Torque converter clutch to Drive plate bolts	25	18		SOHC Engines Automatic Transmission
Transmission mount/case	Transmission to Engine bolts	50	37		SOHC Engines

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Power steering	Power steering pump to Bracket bolts	20	15		SOHC Engines

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Front exhaust pipe to Cylinder heads bolts	30	22		SOHC Engines
Exhaust manifold	Front exhaust pipe to Center exhaust pipe	30	22		SOHC Engines
Exhaust manifold	Front and center exhaust pipe assembly to Rear exhaust pipe bolts	18	13		SOHC Engines
Exhaust manifold	Front and center exhaust pipe assembly to Hanger bracket bolt	35	26		SOHC Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust pipe cover nuts	13	10		SOHC Engines
Muffler	Rear exhaust pipe to Muffler	48	35		SOHC Engines
Catalytic converter	Catalytic converter to Front exhaust pipe	30	22		SOHC Engines
Catalytic converter	Rear catalytic converter nut	18	13		SOHC Engines
Catalytic converter	Upper front catalytic converter cover nut	8	6	Nut 1	SOHC Engines
Catalytic converter	Upper front catalytic converter cover nut	35	26	Nut 2	SOHC Engines

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