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.
Front Suspension
- Sedan model
| (1) | Crossmember COMPL front |
| (2) | Flange bolt |
| (3) | Self-locking nut |
| (4) | Flange bolt |
| (5) | Stiffener LH (H4DO model) |
| (6) | Stiffener LH (H4DOTC model) |
| (7) | Flange bolt |
| (8) | Crossmember support front |
| (9) | Stabilizer front |
| (10) | Rubber bushing stabilizer front |
| (11) | Clamp stabilizer RH |
| (12) | Flange nut |
| (13) | Stabilizer link front |
| (14) | Cotter pin |
| (15) | Castle nut |
| (16) | Washer |
| (17) | Rubber bushing arm front |
| (18) | Arm ASSY front |
| (19) | Boss transverse link |
| (20) | Ball joint COMPL |
| (21) | Bushing rear front arm |
| (22) | Stud bolt* |
| (23) | Stopper arm front |
| (24) | Crossmember support rear |
| (25) | Front arm rear plate |
| (26) | Self-locking nut |
| (27) | Flange bolt |
| (28) | Strut ASSY |
| (29) | Adjusting bolt |
| (30) | Adjusting washer |
| (31) | Self-locking nut |
| (32) | Front axle housing |
*: Do not reuse the stud bolt when it has been removed from the vehicle.
Tightening torque: N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
T2: 39 (4.0, 28.8)
T3: 50 (5.1, 36.9)
T4: 60 (6.1, 44.3)
T5: 70 (7.1, 51.6)
T6: 95 (9.7, 70.1)
T7: 110 (11.2, 81.1)
T8: 150 (15.3, 110.6)
T9: 155 (15.8, 114.3)
- OUTBACK model/WILDERNESS model
| (1) | Spacer crossmember front |
| (2) | Crossmember COMPL front |
| (3) | Flange bolt |
| (4) | Self-locking nut |
| (5) | Flange bolt |
| (6) | Stiffener LH (H4DO model) |
| (7) | Stiffener LH (H4DOTC model) |
| (8) | Flange bolt |
| (9) | Crossmember support front |
| (10) | Stabilizer front |
| (11) | Rubber bushing stabilizer front |
| (12) | Clamp stabilizer RH |
| (13) | Flange nut |
| (14) | Stabilizer link front |
| (15) | Cotter pin |
| (16) | Castle nut |
| (17) | Washer |
| (18) | Rubber bushing arm front |
| (19) | Arm ASSY front |
| (20) | Boss transverse link |
| (21) | Ball joint COMPL |
| (22) | Bushing rear front arm |
| (23) | Stud bolt* |
| (24) | Stopper arm front |
| (25) | Crossmember support rear |
| (26) | Front arm rear plate |
| (27) | Self-locking nut |
| (28) | Flange bolt |
| (29) | Strut ASSY |
| (30) | Adjusting bolt |
| (31) | Adjusting washer |
| (32) | Self-locking nut |
| (33) | Front axle housing |
*: Do not reuse the stud bolt when it has been removed from the vehicle.
Tightening torque: N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
T2: 39 (4.0, 28.8)
T3: 50 (5.1, 36.9)
T4: 60 (6.1, 44.3)
T5: 70 (7.1, 51.6)
T6: 95 (9.7, 70.1)
T7: 110 (11.2, 81.1)
T8: 150 (15.3, 110.6)
T9: 155 (15.8, 114.3)
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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.