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Subaru Forester F4-2.5L (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 5 of 10)

Make
Subaru
Model
Forester F4-
Engine
2.5L
Year
2008
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 5 of 10
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4) Tighten two new self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque: 175 N-m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)

CASTER 

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INSPECTION 

1) Place the front wheel on the turning radius gauge. Make sure the ground contacting 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.

3) Measure the caster angle in accordance with the operation manual for wheel alignment gauge.

STEERING ANGLE 

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INSPECTION 

1) Place the vehicle on turning radius gauge.
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,

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