Outback F4-2.5L (2008)
2) While depressing the brake pedal, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right. With the steering wheel held at each fully turned position,
measure both the inner and outer wheel steering angles.
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ADJUSTMENT
1) Turn the tie-rod to adjust the steering angle of both inner and outer wheels.
2) Check the toe-in.
NOTE: Correct the boot if it is twisted.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN
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INSPECTION
Toe-in: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 in)
1) Set the toe-in gauge in the position at wheel axis center height behind the right and left front tires.
2) Place a mark at the center of both left and right tires, and measure distance "A" between the marks.
3) Move the vehicle forward to rotate the tires 180°.
NOTE: Be sure to rotate the tires in the forward direction.
4) Measure the distance "B" between the left and right marks. Find toe-in using the following equation:
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ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting the toe-in, adjust it to the following value.
Toe-in: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in)
1) Check that the left and right wheel steering angles are within specification.
2) Loosen the left and right side steering tie-rod lock nuts.
3) Turn the left and right tie-rods by equal amounts until the toe-in is at the specification.
Both the left and right tie-rods are right-hand threaded. To increase toe-in, turn both tie-rods clockwise by equal amount (viewing from the inside of
vehicle).