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Wheel Alignment: Inspection: Caster: Inspection

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  1. Place the front wheel on the turning radius gauge. Make sure the ground contact surfaces of the front and rear wheels are at the same height.
  2. Set the adapter into the center of wheel, and then set the wheel alignment gauge.
    Fig 1: Placing Front Wheel On Turning Radius Gauge
    G05342820Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Measure the caster angle in accordance with the operation manual for wheel alignment gauge.
    CASTER SPECIFICATION

    Model Caster (Reference)
    Sedan 2.5i, 2.5GT 5°55'
    OUTBACK 4°55'
    Wagon 2.5i, 2.5i, LTD. 2.5GT 5°40'
    OUTBACK 4°55'
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