2014-2018 Subaru Forester Radius Arm Bushing Torque Specs

2.5L H4

Applies to 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Subaru Forester

Labor Time:2.5 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for radius arm bushing on a 2014-2018 Subaru Forester is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

There are 11 torque specifications for radius arm bushing on the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4, covering all related fasteners and components.