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2008 SUBARU OUTBACK

2.5L H4 TurboAWDCVTgasturbo
8 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5L H4 Turbo · AWD
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10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft Cap Bolts
Critical
Torque sequence
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Cover Bolts
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts
Critical
COMPLEX: 1) 29 Nm. 2) 69 Nm. 3) Loosen 180° twice. 4) 42 Nm. 5) +90°. 6) +45°. (STI Spec).
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
135°
Electrical Connector Bolts
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Critical
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Gasket Surface Bolts
Critical
Clean mating surfaces
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Intake Manifold Bolts
Critical
18 lb-ft · 24 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
Sensor Mounting Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Critical
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
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