Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION STRUT / SHOCK ABSORBER
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front:
Strut Mount Nuts 20 ± 6 Nm (14.5 ± 4.3 ft. lbs.)
Self-Locking Nut:
Top 54 ± 5 Nm (39.8 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.)
Bottom 152 ± 20 Nm (112 ± 14 ft. lbs.)
Rear:
Strut Mount Nuts 20 ± 6 Nm (14.5 ± 4.3 ft. lbs.)
Self-Locking Nut:
Top 59 ± 10 Nm (43.0 ± 7.0 ft. lbs.)
Bottom 196 +39/-10 Nm (145.0 +29.0/-7.0 ft. lbs.)
Front:
Strut Mount Nuts 20 ± 6 Nm (14.5 ± 4.3 ft. lbs.)
Self-Locking Nut:
Top 54 ± 5 Nm (39.8 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.)
Bottom 152 ± 20 Nm (112 ± 14 ft. lbs.)
Rear:
Strut Mount Nuts 20 ± 6 Nm (14.5 ± 4.3 ft. lbs.)
Self-Locking Nut:
Top 59 ± 10 Nm (43.0 ± 7.0 ft. lbs.)
Bottom 196 +39/-10 Nm (145.0 +29.0/-7.0 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.