2014-2018 Subaru Forester Valve Adjustment Torque Specs

2.5L H4

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

Labor Time:2 hours

Torque Values (13 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
⚠️ Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	20	15	Hold screw while tightening

The primary torque specification for valve adjustment on a 2014-2018 Subaru Forester is 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).

There are 13 torque specifications for valve adjustment on the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4, covering all related fasteners and components.