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Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment

  1. Adjust the front toe. < Ref. to FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN , ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Alignment. >
  2. Check the steering angle of the wheels.
    STEERING ANGLE SPECIFICATION

    Wheel size 17-inch 18-inch
    Inner wheel 37.5°±1.5° 36.4°±1.5°
    Outer wheel 32.9°±1.5° 32.0°±1.5°
  3. When the steering wheel is in the following condition, perform the steering wheel installation over again.
    • When wheels are set in the straight ahead position, the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal.
    • Error is more than 5° on the periphery of the steering wheel.
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Angle
      G10298066Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. If the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal with vehicle set in the straight ahead position after this adjustment, correct it by turning the right and left tie-rods in the opposite direction from each other by the same angle. Also check that there are no abnormal steering effort, failure of the steering wheel to return or other faults.
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