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Subaru Brat F4-1781cc 1.8L (1982)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment (Wheel Alignment): Service and Repair

Make
Subaru
Model
Brat F4-
Engine
1781cc 1.8L
Year
1982
Section
Alignment › Service and Repair › Wheel Alignment
MaintenanceWheel Alignment · page 1 of 3
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Alignment: Service and Repair
Wheel Alignment

Camber

Fig. 1 Caster & camber measurement

Ensure tires are properly inflated prior to checking or adjusting camber angles. 

FRONT

Front camber angles are not adjustable, however, the following procedure may be used to ensure camber is within specifications.
1. Raise front of vehicle and position turning radius gauges under front wheels, then lower vehicle.
2. Install suitable adapter and gauge into center of wheel and measure camber angle, Fig. 1.
3. If camber is not within specifications, inspect suspension components for damage and repair as necessary, then recheck.

REAR

Rear camber angle cannot be adjusted. If camber is not within specifications, inspect suspension components for damage and replace as necessary.

Caster

Fig. 1 Caster & camber measurement

    Caster angles are not adjustable, however, the following procedure may be used to ensure caster is within specifications. Ensure tires are properly
inflated prior to checking caster angles.

1.

Raise front of vehicle and position turning radius gauges under front wheels, then lower vehicle.

2.

Install suitable adapter and gauge into center of wheel and measure caster angle, Fig. 1.

3.

If caster is not within specifications, inspect suspension components for damage and repair as necessary, then recheck.

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