Offroad Subaru Suspension Torque Values

One question that has come across the RalliTEK desk is, “Can you send me the torque specifications for the suspension after I install my lift?” The interest in this question has lead us to create a chart for torque specifications for your Subaru Outback (2000-2024), Outback Wilderness (2022-2024), Crosstrek (2013-2024), Forester (2009-2024), Forester Wilderness (2022-2024), WRX (2008-2024), Impreza (2008-2024) and even STI (2008-2021). The chart covers the front strut torque values, rear suspension torque values and the rear subframe torque values.

SUBARU SUSPENSION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT	TORQUE (FT-LBS)
LOWER STRUT BOLT	116
UPPER STRUT NUT	40
TOP HAT NUTS	15
SWAY BAR ENDLINKS	34
REAR
UPPER STRUT NUT	24
TOP HAT NUT	23
LOWER STRUT BOLT	89
CONTROL ARM BOLT - CHASSIS	89
CONTROL ARM BOLT - KNUCKLE	89
SWAYBAR ENDLINKS	34
TRAILING ARM BOLT - CHASSIS	67
TRAILING ARM BOLT - KNUCKLE	67
TOE ARM BOLT - CHASSIS	74
TOE ARM NUT - KNUCKLE	44
REAR SUBFRAME
MAIN BOLTS (M14)	107
SUPPORT BOLTS (M10)	52

We do highly recommend that you torque the fasteners with the car on the ground and the suspension loaded; torqueing fasteners while the suspension has no weight on it can cause premature bushing wear and can also give false alignment specifications.