1996 SUBARU IMPREZA

1.8L H4•AWD•MANUAL•gas

Repairs0 Labor499 Torque1478 Fluid10 DTC1598 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls3

engine

Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 1996 Subaru Impreza 1.8L H4 · AWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Torque sequence

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

Multi-step + angle

62 lb-ft · 84 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

24 lb-ft · 32 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolt

Critical

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Critical

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 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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Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 13 Nm

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VVT Solenoid Bolt

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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