Automotive Torque Specifications

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Subaru Coupes, Sedans and Wagons 1985-96

Engines

2.5L (2457cc) DOHC 4Cyl
Component Torque
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 14.5 ft. lbs.
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 58 ft. lbs.
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 91-97 ft. lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts NOTE
Exhaust Pipe-to-Engine Bolts 19-26 ft. lbs.
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft Bolts 51-55 ft. lbs.
Front Engine Mount Nuts 61 ft. lbs.
Idle Air Control Solenoid 57 inch lbs.
Intake Manifold Bolts 17-20 ft. lbs.
Main Bearing Bolts 6 and 8mm Bolts Bolts #1-7 14-20 ft. lbs.
Bolt #8 4.7 ft. lbs
10mm Bolts 33-37 ft. lbs.
Oil Pan 3-4 ft. lbs.
Oil Pan Drain Plug 33-36 ft. lbs.
Oil Pump Mounting Bolts 56 inch lbs.
Piston Pin Access Plugs 46-56 ft. lbs.
Pitching Stopper Bolts Body Side 49 ft. lbs.
Engine Side 40 ft. lbs.
Rod Bearing Bolts 32-34 ft. lbs.
Spark Plugs 13-17 ft. lbs.
Starter Bolts 34-40 ft. lbs.
Thermostat Housing-to-Engine Bolts 52-61 inch lbs.
Throttle Body-to-Engine Bolts/Nuts 16 ft. lbs.
Timing Belt Cover Bolts 44 inch lbs.
Timing Belt Idler Bolt 29 ft. lbs.
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolts 18 ft. lbs.
NOTE Step 1: Tighten all bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
  Step 2: Tighten all bolts to 51 ft. lbs.
  Step 3: Loosen all bolts, in reverse torque sequence,  by 180°
  Step 4: Loosen all bolts, in reverse torque sequence again by 180°
  Step 5: Tighten bolts #1 and #2, in the torque sequence, to25 ft. lbs. 
  Step 6: Tighten bolts #3,4,5 and #6, in the torque sequence, 11 ft. lbs.
  Step 7: Tighten all bolts, in torque sequence, by 80-90°
  Step 8: Tighten all bolts, in torque sequence, again by 80-90°

 

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