Subaru Forester 1 (1998-2002) Torque Spec Settings

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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
Differential Front differential drain plug 44 32
  • Automatic Transmission
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 49 36 T-type
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 34 25 VA-type
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle nut 186 137
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 44 32
  • Manual Transmission
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Wheels Wheel nut 88 65
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  • Production years: 1998 - 2002
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 44 32
  • Non-Turbo
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 5 4
  • Non-Turbo
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 25 18
  • Non-Turbo
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Oil pump Oil pump to Bracket 18 13
  • Non-Turbo
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolt 5 4
  • Non-Turbo
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Oil pump Oil pump case plug 44 32
  • Non-Turbo
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Coolant expansion tank Engine coolant reservoir tank bolt 5 4
  • Non-Turbo
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Radiator Radiator upper bracket bolts 18 13
  • Non-Turbo
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Radiator Radiator fan nuts 3 2
  • Non-Turbo
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Radiator Main fan shroud to Radiator bolt 5 4
  • Non-Turbo
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Radiator Sub fan shroud to Radiator bolt 5 4
  • Non-Turbo
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Radiator Main fan shroud bolt 4 3
  • Non-Turbo
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Radiator Sub fan shroud bolt 4 3
  • Non-Turbo
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Radiator ATF pipe bolt 12 9
  • Non-Turbo
  • Automatic Transmission
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Clutch assembly Clutch cover bolt 16 12
  • Non-Turbo
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Clutch assembly Clutch release lever pivot 16 12
  • Non-Turbo
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Clutch assembly Master cylinder assembly 8 6 LHD model
  • Non-Turbo
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Clutch assembly Master cylinder assembly bracket nut 18 13 RHD model
  • Non-Turbo
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Clutch assembly Master cylinder push rod nut 10 7
  • Non-Turbo
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Clutch assembly Operating cylinder nut 18 13 LHD model
  • Non-Turbo
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Clutch assembly Operating cylinder bolt 37 27 RHD model
  • Non-Turbo
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Clutch assembly Operating cylinder 8 6 RHD model
  • Non-Turbo
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Clutch assembly Clutch pipe 15 11 RHD model
  • Non-Turbo
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Drive/Axle shaft Propeller shaft bolt 52 38 RHD model
  • Non-Turbo
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Forester 1

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