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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2002 Subaru Forester Base
Torque Specifications
2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application (1) | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS Sensor Bolt | 24 (32) | ||
| Axle Nut | 123-151 (166-206) | ||
| Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nut | 29 (39) | ||
| Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Bolt | 37 (50) | ||
| Caliper-To-Knuckle Bolt | 36-51 (49-69) | ||
| Castle Nut | 30 (40) | ||
| Control Arm-To-Crossmember Nut | 61-83 (83-113) | ||
| Crossmember-To-Body Bolt | 74 (100) | ||
| Front Cushion Rubber To Crossmember | 63 (85) | ||
| Jack-Up Plate-To-Crossmember | 14 (20) | ||
| Stabilizer Bar-To-Control Arm | 18-25 (24-24) | ||
| Stabilizer To Bushing | 18 (25) | ||
| Stabilizer Link To Front Transverse Bolt | 22 (30) | ||
| Stabilizer-To-Crossmember | 18 (25) | ||
| Strut Piston Rod Lock Nut | 36-43 (49-59) | ||
| Strut-To-Body Nuts | 10-19 (14-26) | ||
| Strut-To-Knuckle Bolt | 98-126 (132-172) | ||
| Tie Rod End-To-Housing Bolt | 20 (27) | ||
| Transverse Link & Crossmember Bolt | 74 (100) | ||
| Transverse Link & Stabilizer Bolt | 22 (30) | ||
| Transverse Link Bushing To Crossmember | 74 (100) | ||
| Transverse Link Rear Bushing & Body Bolt | 181 (245) | ||
| Union Bolt | 13 (18) | ||
| Universal Joint-To-Pinion Shaft | 17 (24) | ||
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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.