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 filter Oil strainer to Extension case 6 4
  • Manual Transmission
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Oil pump Oil pump cover to Extension case 25 18
  • Manual Transmission
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt guide bolt 10 7
  • Turbo
  • DOHC Engines
  • Manual Transmission
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Hypoid driven gear to Front differential case bolts 62 46
  • Manual Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 72 53
  • SOHC Engines
  • Manual Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 72 53
  • Turbo
  • DOHC Engines
  • Manual Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 44 32
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Oil guide to Transfer case 6 4
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Transfer case plug 25 18 Model without oil pump
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Transfer case plug 13 10 Model with oil pump
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Transfer case bolts 25 18 Model without oil pump
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Transfer case bolts 40 30 Model with oil pump
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Extension assembly to Transfer case 40 30
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Transfer case with extension case assembly to Transmission case 25 18
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Transfer drive gear 26 19 Without oil pump
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Transfer drive gear to Extension case 26 19 With oil pump
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Shift bracket to Extension case 25 18
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer High-low shifter fork bolt 16 12
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Reverse fork rod checking ball plug 20 15
  • Manual Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive pinion shaft lock nut 118 87
  • Manual Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Driven shaft lock nut 265 195
  • Manual Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Transmission main shaft lock nut 118 87
  • Manual Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Input shaft holder bolt 20 15
  • Manual 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
  • Manual 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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