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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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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  • 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
Sensor Front and rear vehicle speed sensor 7 5
  • Automatic Transmission
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Sensor Torque converter turbine speed sensor 7 5
  • Automatic Transmission
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler outlet pipe 25 18
  • Automatic Transmission
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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
Differential Front differential drain plug 44 32
  • Automatic Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate reinforcement bolt 72 53
  • SOHC Engines
  • Automatic Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate 72 53
  • Turbo
  • DOHC Engines
  • Automatic Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Torque converter clutch to Drive plate bolts 25 18
  • SOHC Engines
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan ATF drain plug 25 18
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan 25 18
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Extension case to Transmission case 25 18
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission control module 8 6 LHD model
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission control module 25 18 RHD model
  • Automatic Transmission
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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
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer link to Front transverse link 30 22
  • Automatic Transmission
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Control arm Lower arm to Knuckle arm of housing bolts 49 36
  • Automatic Transmission
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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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