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 (2010-2019), Crosstrek (2013-2019), Forester (2009-2019), WRX (2008-2019), Impreza (2008-2019) and even STI (2008-2019). 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.