2000-2004 Subaru Outback Main Bearings Torque Specs

2.5L H4

Applies to 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 Subaru Outback

Labor Time:18 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
⚠️ 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	—
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

The primary torque specification for main bearings on a 2000-2004 Subaru Outback is 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).

There are 11 torque specifications for main bearings on the 2000-2004 Subaru Outback 2.5L H4, covering all related fasteners and components.