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2003 SUBARU FORESTER

2.5L H4•AWD•CVT•gas

3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor502 Torque3851 Fluid9 DTC713 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls3

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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Torque Specs

for 2003 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4 · AWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Phaser Bolt

Critical

Apply threadlocker, hold cam stationary

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 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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Gasket Bolts

Critical

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 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

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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VVT Solenoid Bolt

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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