engine

Timing Belt Torque Specs

for 2000 Subaru Outback 2.5L H4 · AWD

Units

14 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Position Sensor

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Crankshaft Position Sensor

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Idler Bolt

Critical

30 lb-ft · 41 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Timing Belt Idler Pulley

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

30 lb-ft · 40 Nm

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Timing Belt Tensioner

Critical

Compress and lock before removal | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 6mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Tighten in criss-cross pattern | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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2000 SUBARU OUTBACK

14 fasteners