One question that has come across the RalliTEK desk is, “Can you send me the torque specifications for the suspension after I install my lift?” The interest in this question has lead us to create a chart for torque specifications for your Subaru Outback (2010-2021), Crosstrek (2013-2021), Forester (2009-2021), WRX (2008-2021), Impreza (2008-2021) and even STI (2008-2021). The chart covers the front strut torque values, rear suspension torque values and the rear subframe torque values.
| SUBARU SUSPENSION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | |
| FRONT | TORQUE (FT-LBS) |
| LOWER STRUT BOLT | 116 |
| UPPER STRUT NUT | 40 |
| TOP HAT NUTS | 15 |
| SWAY BAR ENDLINKS | 34 |
| REAR | |
| UPPER STRUT NUT | 24 |
| TOP HAT NUT | 23 |
| LOWER STRUT BOLT | 89 |
| CONTROL ARM BOLT – CHASSIS | 89 |
| CONTROL ARM BOLT – KNUCKLE | 89 |
| SWAYBAR ENDLINKS | 34 |
| TRAILING ARM BOLT – CHASSIS | 67 |
| TRAILING ARM BOLT – KNUCKLE | 67 |
| TOE ARM BOLT – CHASSIS | 74 |
| TOE ARM NUT – KNUCKLE | 44 |
| REAR SUBFRAME | |
| MAIN BOLTS (M14) | 107 |
| SUPPORT BOLTS (M10) | 52 |
We do highly recommend that you torque the fasteners with the car on the ground and the suspension loaded; torqueing fasteners while the suspension has no weight on it can cause premature bushing wear and can also give false alignment specifications.