Subaru lug nut torque chart (Outback, Forester, Crosstrek)
Subaru's current line-up shares one value: 89 ft-lb (120 N·m). It applies to the Outback since 2010, the Crosstrek since 2013 and the Forester since 2014. The exception is the 3rd-generation Forester: 72 ft-lb (100 N·m) for 2011–2013 and a 58 to 72 ft-lb range in 2010.
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Key takeaways
- Outback 2010–2026, Crosstrek 2013–2026, Forester 2014–2026: 89 ft-lb (120 N·m) 1 2 3
- Forester 2011–2013: 72 ft-lb (100 N·m); 2010: 58 to 72 ft-lb (80 to 100 N·m) 4
- Some Outback manuals print 88.5 lbf·ft; it is the same 120 N·m
- Subaru: re-check after about 600 miles (1,000 km); never oil the threads 1
Subaru lug nut torque chart
| Vehicle | Latest torque | Latest year checked | Manual rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 89 ft-lb120 N·m | 2026 | 7 |
| Subaru Forester | 89 ft-lb120 N·m | 2026 | 8 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 89 ft-lb120 N·m | 2024- | 6 |
Latest value shown; older generations differ, so open the vehicle page for its year. Every value is quoted from the manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
How the Subaru models compare
- Outback: 120 N·m in every manual from 2010 to 2026. It is printed as 89 lbf·ft in most years and as 88.5 lbf·ft (12.2 kgf·m) in the 2018–2023 manuals 1.
- Crosstrek: 89 lbf·ft (120 N·m, 12 kgf·m) for all U.S.- and Canada-spec models from 2013 to 2026, Hybrid and Wilderness included 2. The 2013–2017 manuals also list 73.8 lbf·ft (100 N·m) for export “Other models”. That value does not apply in North America.
- Forester: 89 lbf·ft (120 N·m) from the 2014 SJ through the 2026 SL 3. The SH is lower: 72 lbf·ft (100 N·m) in 2011–2013 4 and “58 to 72 lbf·ft (80 to 100 N·m, 8 to 10 kgf·m)” in 2010.
So one setting covers every Subaru here except the 2010–2013 Forester. Neither the export Crosstrek row nor the SH Forester value applies to a current North American car.
What the Subaru manuals say
Subaru prints a footnote with the torque. It is “equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to 50 kgf) at the end of the wheel nut wrench”. If you tightened the nuts yourself, Subaru says to have the torque checked at a service facility as soon as possible. The re-check rule: after any wheel is removed for rotation or a flat, “always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km)” 1. The thread rule: “Never apply oil to the threaded parts, wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the wheel.”
All values come from Subaru Canada’s official manuals, which list U.S.- and Canada-spec models. Pre-2010 manuals were not available. The owner’s manuals give no drain plug or caliper torque. For the tightening order see the lug nut tightening guide.
Sources
- 1Subaru Canada, 2026 Outback Owner's Manual (Subaru Canada, en-ca)Checked 21 Oct 2026
- 2Subaru Canada, 2026 Crosstrek Owner's Manual (Subaru Canada, en-ca)Checked 21 Oct 2026
- 3Subaru Canada, 2026 Forester Owner's Manual (Subaru Canada, en-ca)Checked 21 Oct 2026
- 4Subaru Canada, 2011 Forester Owner's Manual (Subaru Canada, en-ca)Checked 21 Oct 2026
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Related
- Subaru OutbackSubaru Outback lug nut torque: 120 N·m in every Subaru manual from 2010 to 2026, printed as 89 or 88.5 lbf·ft, with Subaru's 600-mile re-check.
- Subaru ForesterSubaru Forester lug nut torque: 89 lbf·ft (120 N·m) since 2014, 72 lbf·ft (100 N·m) for 2011–2013, and a 58-72 range in 2010, from Subaru manuals.
- Subaru CrosstrekSubaru Crosstrek lug nut torque: 89 lbf·ft (120 N·m) for every US and Canadian model from 2013 to 2026, Hybrid and Wilderness included, from Subaru manuals.
- ToyotaToyota lug nut torque chart: 76 ft-lb (103 N·m) for the RAV4, Camry, Corolla and Highlander, 83 ft-lb for the Tacoma, Tundra steel 154 vs alloy 97 ft-lb.