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2012 SUBARU LEGACY

2.5L H4AWDCVTgas
16 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Valve Seals Torque Specs

for 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5L H4 · AWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft Cap Bolts
Critical
Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Cover Bolts
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Gasket Bolts
Critical
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
Rocker Arm Bolts
Critical
Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts
Critical
Tighten evenly in sequence
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Sensor Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head
Critical
Apply anti-seize to threads
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
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