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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2000FORESTER L, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESAXLE SHAFTSAXLE SHAFTS - REARTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2000 Subaru Forester L, Automatic
Torque Specifications
2000 Subaru Forester L, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Nut | ||
| Impreza & Forester | 137 (186) | |
| Legacy & Outback | 174 (235) | |
| Backing Plate-To-Inner Arm Bolt | 34-43 (46-58) | |
| Backing Plate-To-Rear Housing Bolt | 34-43 (46-58) | |
| Disc Brake Caliper Bolt | ||
| Forester | 34-43 (46-58) | |
| Impreza | 25-33 (34-45) | |
| Legacy & Outback | 23-30 (31-41) | |
| Lateral Link-To-Rear Housing Bolt | ||
| Forester | 101 (137) | |
| Trailing Link Bolt | ||
| Forester | 101 (137) | |
| Impreza | 83 (113) | |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 65 (88) | |
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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.