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1998 Subaru Forester L, Standard
Torque Specifications
1998 Subaru Forester L, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Master Cylinder Nuts | 11-15 (15-21) | |
| Clutch Slave Cylinder Bolts | 25-30 (34-40) | |
| Drive Shaft Center Bearing Support Bolts | 35-42 (47-57) | |
| Drive Shaft-To-Differential Nuts | 17-38 (23-39) | |
| Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket Bolts | 18-26 (25-35) | |
| Exhaust Pipe-To-Engine Nuts | 18-26 (25-35) | |
| Exhaust Pipe-To-Muffler Nuts | 29-42 (39-57) | |
| Flywheel Bolts | 51-55 (69-75) | |
| Front Crossmember Bolts | 35-63 (47-86) | |
| Pressure Plate Bolts | 11-13 (15-18) | |
| Rear Crossmember | ||
| Cushion Nuts | 20-35 (27-47) | |
| Front Bolts | 87-116 (118-157) | |
| Rear Bolts | 40-61 (54-83) | |
| Stabilizer Bar-To-Transverse Link Bolts | 14-22 (19-30) | |
| Starter Bolts | ||
| Upper | 34-40 (46-54) | |
| Lower | 22-27 (30-37) | |
| Torque Rod | ||
| To Engine Bolt | 33-40 (44-54) | |
| To Body Bolt | 35-49 (47-67) | |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts/Nuts | 34-40 (46-54) | |
| Transverse Link-To-Crossmember Nuts | 43-51 (58-69) | |
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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.