2001-2004 Subaru Outback Main Bearings Torque Specs

3.0L H6

Applies to 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 Subaru Outback

Labor Time:18 hours

Torque Values (13 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	18	13	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	21	16	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	22	16	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

The primary torque specification for main bearings on a 2001-2004 Subaru Outback is 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).

There are 13 torque specifications for main bearings on the 2001-2004 Subaru Outback 3.0L H6, covering all related fasteners and components.