740gle Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I tried to search the forum, but di not find the answer - what is the torque spec for the lugnuts on the front and rear wheels for the above? Thanks, -Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 my memory sometimes is off but 85 ft lb..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GL Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 65 +/- 7 ftlb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubPar Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 65 - 78, depending which manual you're reading, or which know-it-all on the internet you believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
740gle Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 I found pages from the factory manual, that I've downloaded from Subaru long ago, - it says 65 ft.-lb for both steel and alloy wheels. -Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 65 - 78, depending which manual you're reading, or which know-it-all on the internet you believe. Good call. I use a 75 ft-lb torque stick with my impact wrench, then follow up with 80 ft lb with my torque wrench. I do believe the factory spec is 70 ft-lb. It doesn't really matter much + or - 10; what's important is that you don't over-torque it with an air impact tool and damage/stretch the studs. Also, remember to re-torque after about 500 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
740gle Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Well doing 80 ft-lb you are definitely overtorquing them by more than 10ft-lb, if one should believe the 65ft-lb value from the manual... I have no air tools, :-( just a good old trusty $25 torque wrench from Sears. I have the fancy alloy wheels, that came with the car from the factory, perharps steelies are more forgiving? -Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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