2000 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 287

Driving tips NOTE It may be necessary to squeeze the lower clamp and the end support together to compress the pads and gain a better alignment of the pieces while trying to start the screw. Use care not to crossthread the screw in the insert. 5. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar on the roof rails, and if available, use a T-30 torxR bit and torque wrench and tighten the T-30 torxR head screws to 30 to 35 inch lbs. (3.4 to 4.0 N-m, 0.35 to 0.41 kg-m) of torque (or tighten securely with the torxR wrench provided). Rear crossbar: HB1012BC Install the rear crossbar in the same manner as the front crossbar. NOTE The rear crossbar should be positioned 6 inches (152 mm) forward of the rear seam (joint) between the rear roof rail support and the roof rail. NOTE Before each use of the roof crossbar, make sure the four T-30 crossbar clamp screws have been checked, and retightened if necessary to 35 inch lbs. (4.0 N-m, 0.41 kg-m), as outlined in Step #5 above. - CONTINUED - 8-21