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 | |
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Differential | Front differential drain plug | 44 | 32 |
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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 |
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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil filter | Oil strainer to Extension case | 6 | 4 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump cover to Extension case | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing belt guide bolt | 10 | 7 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Differential | Hypoid driven gear to Front differential case bolts | 62 | 46 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel bolt | 72 | 53 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel | 72 | 53 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 44 | 32 |
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Transfer | Oil guide to Transfer case | 6 | 4 |
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Transfer | Transfer case plug | 25 | 18 | Model without oil pump |
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Transfer | Transfer case plug | 13 | 10 | Model with oil pump |
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Transfer | Transfer case bolts | 25 | 18 | Model without oil pump |
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Transfer | Transfer case bolts | 40 | 30 | Model with oil pump |
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Transfer | Extension assembly to Transfer case | 40 | 30 |
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Transfer | Transfer case with extension case assembly to Transmission case | 25 | 18 |
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Transfer | Transfer drive gear | 26 | 19 | Without oil pump |
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Transfer | Transfer drive gear to Extension case | 26 | 19 | With oil pump |
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Transfer | Shift bracket to Extension case | 25 | 18 |
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Transfer | High-low shifter fork bolt | 16 | 12 |
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Transfer | Reverse fork rod checking ball plug | 20 | 15 |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Drive pinion shaft lock nut | 118 | 87 |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Driven shaft lock nut | 265 | 195 |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Transmission main shaft lock nut | 118 | 87 |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Input shaft holder bolt | 20 | 15 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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suspension torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link to Front transverse link | 30 | 22 |
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general torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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