Torque Specifications

1998 Subaru Forester L, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
ABSCM/HU Bracket Bolt 17-31 (23-42)
ABSCM/HU Bracket Nut 17-27 (23-42)
ABSCM/HU Stud Nut 10-17 (14-23)
Axle Nut (Front & Rear) 123-151 (167-205)
Ball Joint Nut 28-37 (38-50)
Brakeline-To-Caliper 10-13 (14-18)
Brakeline-To-Master Cylinder 10-13 (14-18)
Caliper Guide Pin
Front 25-32 (34-44)
Rear 16-23 (22-31)
Caliper Pin Bolt 23-30 (31-41)
Caliper Support Bracket Mounting Bolts
Front 50-65 (68-88)
Rear 34-43 (46-58)
Hydraulic Unit Brakeline 10-13 (14-18)
Lateral Link Nut 87-115 (118-156)
Master Cylinder Mounting Nut 7-13 (10-18)
Proportioning Valve Bracket Bolts 10-17 (14-23)
Rear Strut Nut 97-119 (131)
Tone Wheel Bolt 7-12 (10-16)
Trailing Arm Nut 72-94 (98-127)
Wheel Lug Nut 58-72 (79-98)
Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket Bolt 17-31 (23-42)
Wheel Speed Sensor Retaining Bolt 17-31 (23-42)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Bleeder Screw 62-80 (7.0-9.0)
"G" Sensor Bolt 48-83 (5.4-9.4)
RENDER: 1.0x

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