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1998 SUBARU FORESTER

2.5L H4AWDCVTgas
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suspension

Lower Control Arm - Front Torque Specs

for 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4 · AWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
65 lb-ft · 88 Nm
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
Critical
Do not overtorque - pinch bolt can snap knuckle.
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
95 lb-ft · 129 Nm
Front Bushing Bolt
Critical
⚠️ TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT.
70 lb-ft · 95 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Rear Bushing Bolt
Critical
⚠️ TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT.
110 lb-ft · 149 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
85 lb-ft · 115 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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