2015-2024 SUBARU FORESTER

2.5L H4•AWD•CVT•gas

Repairs0 Labor484 Torque1873 Fluid9 DTC1884 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls11

engine

Long Block Replacement Torque Specs

for 2015-2024 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4 · AWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Connecting Rod Bolts

Critical

TTY - critical torque plus angle

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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—

Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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—

Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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—

Flywheel Bolts★ OEM verified

Critical

Star Pattern

54 lb-ft · 73.2 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolt

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug★ OEM verified

Critical

Use new crush washer

33 lb-ft · 44.7 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolt

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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