Subaru Baja (2003-2006) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay Engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering
Updated: February 09, 2024

By MercurySable99 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Subaru Baja 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 Baja

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 44 32
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil filter Oil filter 14 10
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 21 15
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 25 18
  • 4AT
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 70 52
  • 5MT
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  • Production years: 2003 - 2006
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 44 32
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil pan Baffle plate bolts 6 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil filter Oil filter 14 10
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil filter Oil filter connector 45 33
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil filter Oil strainer bolts 10 7
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil filter Oil separator cover bolts 6 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 25 18
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide bolt 6 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil feeder Oil filler duct bolt 6 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil pump Oil pump assembly bolts 6 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil pump Oil pump case plug 44 32
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolt 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap nuts 45 33
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 29 21 Step 2
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 69 51 Step 3
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 42 31 Step 5
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 21 15
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 25 18
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Intake manifold Intake manifold nipple 17 13
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Intake manifold Engine ground terminal to Intake manifold 19 14
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
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Intake manifold Plug cord holder bolt 19 14
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Throttle body Throttle body bolt 22 16
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Throttle body Accelerator cable lock nut 12 9
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Engine block Cylinder block connecting bolts 25 18 Bolts A to G
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Engine block Cylinder block connecting bolt 6 4 Bolt H
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Engine block Cylinder block connecting bolts 10 7 10mm
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
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Engine block Cylinder block bolts 18 13 Bolts A to D
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Engine block Cylinder block bolts 18 13 Bolts E to J
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Engine block Cylinder block bolts 40 30 Further tighten Bolts B and D
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Engine block Cylinder block service hole plug 70 52
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Engine block PCV hose nipple 23 17
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Engine block PCV valve 23 17
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Engine mounts Engine mounting 35 26
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Sensor Pressure sensor 2 1
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 6 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor support bolt 6 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 6 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 18 13
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Sensor Front oxygen (A/F) sensor 21 15
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Sensor Fuel sub level sensor 4 3
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Sensor Knock sensor 24 18
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Sensor Rear oxygen sensor 21 15
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Sensor Throttle position sensor 2 1
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Starter Starter to Transmission 50 37
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Battery Battery 3 2
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Battery Ignition coil bolts 8 6
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Camshaft Camshaft sprockets bolt 78 58 Left-hand, Using ST
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Camshaft Camshaft cap bolts 10 7 Bolts 1
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Camshaft Camshaft cap bolts 18 13 Bolts 2
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolts 180 133
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Water pump Water pump assy bolts 12 9 First stage
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Water pump Water pump assy bolts 12 9 Second stage
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Water pump Water by-pass pipe bolts 6 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Coolant expansion tank Engine coolant reservoir tank bolt 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Radiator Radiator upper bracket bolts 18 13
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Radiator Radiator fan and fan motor assy 3 2
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Radiator Radiator fan shroud bolts 4 3
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Radiator Radiator fan shroud screws 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Radiator Thermostat cover bolts 7 5
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Radiator ATF pipe bolts 12 9
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
  • Automatic Transmission
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Air conditioning Air cleaner case bolts 7 5
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Air conditioning Air cleaner case stay bolts 16 12
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Air conditioning Air cleaner case clamp 3 2
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Air conditioning Air intake duct bolts and nuts 8 6
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Air conditioning Air intake duct bracket bolt and nut 8 6
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Air conditioning Resonator chamber 33 24
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Front belt cover bolts 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt cover 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt cover No. 2 5 4 Left-hand
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt idler No. 1 39 29
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt idler No. 2 39 29
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioner bracket bolts 25 18
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Automatic belt tension adjuster assembly 39 29
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt guide bolt 10 7
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
  • Manual Transmission
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Valve cover Rocker cover bolts 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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PCM Engine control module nuts 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Rocker arm Intake valve rocker assembly bolts 25 18
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Rocker arm Exhaust valve rocker assembly bolts 25 18
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Rocker arm Valve rocker nuts 10 7
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Rocker arm Rocker shaft support bolts 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Rocker arm Intake rocker shaft bolt 25 18
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Rocker arm Exhaust rocker shaft bolt 25 18
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Air assist injector solenoid valve bolt 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Air assist injector solenoid valve bracket bolts 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel cut valve plate nut 4 3
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel drain plug 26 19
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel filler pipe to Fuel tank pressure sensor hose bolt 8 6
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel hose clips 2 1
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel injector pipe to Intake manifold bolts 19 14
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel injector pipe side bolts 5 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel pipe protector bolts 19 14
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel pump assembly bolts 6 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel pump plate bolt 6 4
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel return hose clamps 2 1
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel tank protector bolt 18 13
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel tank protector nut 9 7
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel tank band bolt 33 24
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel tank band heat sealed cover bolts 33 24
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Fuel tank band protector bolt and nut 18 13
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Canister nuts 23 17
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Canister bracket bolt 33 24
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Canister upper bracket bolt 33 24
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Canister upper bracket nut 18 13
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Evaporation pipe to Fuel filler pipe nuts 8 6
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Evaporation pipe protector bolts 8 6
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Fuel system Purge control solenoid valve bolt 19 14
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 72 53
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
  • Manual Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate reinforcement bolt 72 53
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission (upper) to Engine bolts 50 37
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Transmission mount/case Transmission (lower) to Engine bolts 50 37
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Power steering pump bolts 22 16
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe to Center exhaust pipe 30 22
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe to Cylinder head nuts 30 22
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe cover CTR nut 13 10
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Exhaust manifold Front and Center exhaust pipe assembly to Hanger bracket bolt 35 26
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Exhaust manifold Front and Center exhaust pipe assembly to Rear exhaust pipe bolts 18 13
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe bolt 35 26
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe cover nuts 13 10
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe protector nut 30 22
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Exhaust manifold Rear exhaust pipe to Center exhaust pipe 18 13
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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EGR EGR pipe to Intake manifold and Cylinder head 33 24
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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EGR EGR valve bolts 19 14
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Muffler Muffler to Rear exhaust pipe self-locking nut 48 35
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Catalytic converter Rear catalytic converter to Rear exhaust pipe nut 18 13
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake line Rear brake hoses holding bracket bolts 33 24
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Brake pedal Accelerator bracket bolt 18 13
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Parking brake Parking brake cable holding bracket bolts 18 13
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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Parking brake Parking brake cable holding bracket side bolt 32 24
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
  • EJ253
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber to Rear suspension arm bolt 157 116
  • 2.5L H4SO Engine
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general torque settings

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