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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESMECHANICAL - HYDRAULICDISC & DRUMTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1998 Subaru Forester Base
Torque Specifications
1998 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Backing Plate Mounting Bolts | 34-43 (46-58) | ||
| Booster Mounting Nut | 9-17 (12-23) | ||
| Brakeline-To-Caliper | 10-13 (14-18) | ||
| Brakeline-To-Master Cylinder | 10-13 (14-18) | ||
| Brakeline-To-Wheel Cylinder | 10-13 (14-18) | ||
| Caliper Guide Pin | |||
| Dual Piston | 25-32 (34-44) | ||
| Single Piston | |||
| Except SVX | 16-23 (22-31) | ||
| SVX Front | 33-40 (45-54) | ||
| SVX Rear | 12-17 (16-23) | ||
| Caliper Pin Bolt | 23-30 (31-41) | ||
| Caliper-To-Support Bolt (Rear) | 16-23 (22-31) | ||
| Hill-Holder | |||
| PHV Bracket | 22-27 (30-36) | ||
| PHV Mount | 9-17 (12-23) | ||
| Master Cylinder Mounting Nut | 7-13 (10-18) | ||
| Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolts | 17-27 (23-37) | ||
| Proportioning Valve Bolts | 9-17 (13-23) | ||
| Support Bracket Mounting Bolts | |||
| Front | 50-65 (68-88) | ||
| Rear | 34-43 (46-58) | ||
| Wheel Bearing Nut | 123-152 (167-206) | ||
| Wheel Lug Nut | 58-72 (79-98) | ||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |||
| Bleeder Screw | 61.2-78.0 (7.0-9.0) | ||
| Master Cylinder Stop Bolt | 12.0-24.0 (1.4-2.7) | ||
| PHV Cable Lock Nut | 21.6-39.6 (2.5-4.4) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.