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General Diagnostic Table: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptoms Possible cause Corrective action
Wheel is out of balance. Improperly inflated tire. Adjust the tire pressure.
Uneven wear Check the tire referring to Abnormal tire wear in this table, carry out the procedure and replace the tire.
Front wheel alignment Check the front wheel alignment. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >
Rear wheel alignment Check the rear wheel alignment. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >
Front strut Check the front strut. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Strut. >
Rear shock absorber Check the rear shock absorber. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Rear Shock Absorber. >
Front axle Check the front axle. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Axle. >
Front hub unit bearing Check the front hub unit bearing. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Hub Unit Bearing. >
Rear hub unit bearing Check the rear hub unit bearing. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Rear Hub Unit Bearing. >
Vehicle is abnormally out of balance. Improperly inflated tire. Adjust the tire pressure.
Uneven wear Check the tire referring to Abnormal tire wear in this table, carry out the procedure and replace the tire.
Front stabilizer Inspect the front stabilizer. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Stabilizer. >
Front wheel alignment Check the front wheel alignment. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >
Rear wheel alignment Check the rear wheel alignment. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >
Abnormal wheel vibration Improperly inflated tire. Adjust the tire pressure.
Uneven wear Check the tire referring to Abnormal tire wear in this table, carry out the procedure and replace the tire.
Improper wheel balancing Check the wheel balance. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Wheel Balancing. >
Front axle Check the front axle. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Axle. >
Front hub unit bearing Check the front hub unit bearing. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Hub Unit Bearing. >
Rear hub unit bearing Check the rear hub unit bearing. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Rear Hub Unit Bearing. >
Abnormal tire wear Improperly inflated tire. Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper wheel balancing Check the wheel balance. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Wheel Balancing. >
Front wheel alignment Check the front wheel alignment. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >
Rear wheel alignment Check the rear wheel alignment. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >