Resolved 2G front cross member and stay plate torque specs

VBR_DSM · Jul 30, 2026

Can you guys please confirm the torque specs for the front cross member that goes from the subframe to the chasis under the transmission and the subframe stay plates (see pictures below)?

I found the specs below within the Torque Specifications for 1995-1999 DSMs document but the values seem/feel too high. I’ve torqued all bolts down to 35 ft.lbs so far and they already feel too tight. I’m afraid I will end up with yet another broken bolt if I add 20+ ft.lbs! I’m starting to see the frame bow in as I torque down the front bolts with the large washers of the cross member. I’d appreciate your help with this!

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luv2rallye · Jul 30, 2026

My factory 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Service Manual shows the same torques.

VBR_DSM · Jul 30, 2026

luv2rallye said:
My factory 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Service Manual shows the same torques.

I guess I’ll creep up to the listed torque values, cross my fingers/toes and hope for the best.

Thanks for checking!

19Eclipse90 · Jul 30, 2026

Here are photos of those pages from the factory service manual:

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pauleyman · Jul 30, 2026

VBR_DSM said:
I guess I’ll creep up to the listed torque values, cross my fingers/toes and hope for the best.

Thanks for checking!

Not sure why the concern. Those aren't little 8m bolts. Everything is under 60 lbs. My opinion, set the torque wrench and be done. If something does break it points out an issue with either the wrench or the car. I've undone and redone these same fasteners 100 times if I've done them once. Never did they even hint at anything weird.

jdxnc · Jul 30, 2026

pauleyman said:
Not sure why the concern. Those aren't little 8m bolts.

My car has been apart more times than I care to mention and every single time all those bolts are either impact or cordless ratchet, not one has broken or stripped LOL

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pauleyman · Jul 30, 2026

jdxnc said:
My car has been apart more times than I care to mention and every single time all those bolts are either impact or cordless ratchet, not one has broken or stripped .

I'm with you. I quit counting after about 50 transmission drops.

VBR_DSM · Jul 30, 2026

Probably just PTSD from dealing with a few broken bolts recently LOL

also the nomenclature is all over the place online, some places call it cross member, center member, they also use cross member when referencing the subframes, etc. Just wanted to make sure I had the correct values that was the main concern.

Thanks again guys!

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