2000-2004 Subaru Legacy Strut Assembly - Front Torque Specs

2.5L H4

Applies to 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 Subaru Legacy

Labor Time:2 hours

Torque Values (10 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts	122	90	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for strut assembly - front on a 2000-2004 Subaru Legacy is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin

There are 10 torque specifications for strut assembly - front on the 2000-2004 Subaru Legacy 2.5L H4, covering all related fasteners and components.