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1998 SUBARU FORESTER

2.5L H4AWDCVTgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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steering

Steering Column Torque Specs

for 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4 · AWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Ignition Switch Bolts
Critical
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4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Pinch Bolt
Critical
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22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Rack Bolts
Critical
75 lb-ft · 102 Nm
Steering Column Bolts
Critical
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22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Tie Rod Nut
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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