Free Torque Specs

Subaru EJ20 / EJ25 Engine Torque Specifications

Cylinder Head Bolts (EJ20 / EJ25)

Torque Sequence: Tighten bolts in a crisscross pattern, starting from the center and working outward.

Pass Torque
First Pass 29 Nm (21.4 ft-lb)
Second Pass 69 Nm (50.9 ft-lb)
Final Pass Loosen each bolt 180°, then retighten to 69 Nm (50.9 ft-lb)

Note: These values are based on the Subaru service manual for the EJ25 engine. subaruforester.org

Additional Torque Specifications

Component Torque
Main Bearing Caps 44.6 Nm (32.9 ft-lb)
Connecting Rod Bolts 44.6 Nm (32.9 ft-lb)
Camshaft Bearing Caps 13.6 Nm (10 ft-lb)
Flywheel Bolts 70.3 Nm (51.8 ft-lb)
Oil Pan Bolts 4.7 Nm (3.5 ft-lb)
Intake Manifold Bolts 21.4 Nm (15.8 ft-lb)
Exhaust Manifold Bolts 29.5 Nm (21.8 ft-lb)
Spark Plugs 24.4 Nm (18 ft-lb)