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Speedometer Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Rear wheel free roller system
    1. Set the free roller on the floor of rear wheel side securely according to the wheel base and rear tread of the vehicle.
    2. Let the vehicle ride on the tester and free roller gently.
      CAUTION: Fix the vehicle using a pulling metal (chain or wire) to the front and rear towing hooks or tie-down hook to prevent the lateral runout of front wheels and springing out of vehicle.
      Fig 1: Performing Speedometer Test
      G10262012Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Set the speedometer tester.
    4. Conduct the speedometer test work.
      CAUTION: Do not operate the clutch quickly and do not accelerate or decelerate suddenly during work.
  2. Rear wheel jack-up system
    1. Set the vehicle on speedometer tester.
      CAUTION: Fix the vehicle using a pulling metal (chain or wire) to the front and rear towing hooks or tie-down hook to prevent the lateral runout of front wheels and springing out of vehicle.
    2. Jack up the rear wheels and set the rigid racks to the specified locations of side sill.
      Fig 2: Supporting Rear Wheels Using Jack
      G10262013Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Conduct the speedometer test work.
      CAUTION: Do not operate the clutch quickly and do not accelerate or decelerate suddenly during work.