2021 Subaru Crosstrek Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 11 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek — including the Rear Control Arm Bolt (torques to 89 ft-lb (120 Nm), 19mm socket, M12x1.5 thread). Every value is safety-critical; verify against your service manual and use a calibrated torque wrench. Full bolt specs for the rest of the vehicle are linked below.

Control Arms & Ball Joints torque — 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

On the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Rear Control Arm Bolt (torques to 89 ft-lb (120 Nm), 19mm socket, M12x1.5 thread); Ball Joint Pinch Bolt (torques to 37 ft-lb (50 Nm), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Bolt (torques to 111 ft-lb (150 Nm), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Lower Control Arm Front Bushing Bolt (torques to 81 ft-lb (110 Nm), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Struts, Shocks & Springs torque — 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

On the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Rear Lower Strut Bolt (torques to 89 ft-lb (120 Nm), 19mm socket, M12x1.5 thread); Rear Strut Top Hat Nut (torques to 23 ft-lb (31 Nm), 14mm socket, M8x1.25 thread); Front Strut Top Hat Nut (torques to 15 ft-lb (20 Nm), 14mm socket, M8x1.25 thread); Front Strut Center (Upper) Nut (torques to 40 ft-lb (54 Nm), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Strut-to-Knuckle Bolt (torques to 116 ft-lb (157 Nm), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Sway Bar & Stabilizer Links torque — 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

On the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Sway Bar End Link Nut (torques to 34 ft-lb (46 Nm), 14mm + T30 socket, M10x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Steering (Tie Rods & Linkage) torque — 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

On the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 29 ft-lb + 60° (40 Nm + 60°), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

How to torque Crosstrek suspension & steering fasteners

Torque suspension and steering fasteners with the vehicle at ride height (wheels loaded) wherever a bushing is involved — tightening a control-arm or sway-bar bushing bolt with the suspension hanging pre-loads the rubber and it fails early. Clean the threads, start every fastener by hand to avoid cross-threading, and make the final pass with a calibrated torque wrench rather than an impact gun. Ball-joint and tie-rod castle nuts take a new cotter pin; never back a castle nut off to line up the hole — only tighten to the next slot.

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