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

Alignment: Specifications (page 7 of 10)

Make
Subaru
Model
Forester F4-
Engine
2.5L
Year
2008
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 7 of 10
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4) Tighten the tie-rod lock nut.
Tightening torque: 85 N-m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.9 ft-lb)

NOTE: Check and correct the tie rod boot if twisted.

REAR WHEEL TOE-IN 

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INSPECTION

Toe-in (tolerance): 2±3 mm (0.08±0.12 in)
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN" for rear toe-in inspection procedures.

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ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the toe-in to be within the adjustment standard value if it exceeds the allowable value.
Toe-in (adjustment standard): 2±2 mm (0.08±0.08 in)

1) Loosen the self-locking nut on the inner side of link rear.

NOTE: When loosening or tightening the adjusting bolt, hold the bolt head and turn the self-locking nut.

2) Turn the adjusting bolt until toe-in is within the specification.

NOTE: When the left and right wheels are adjusted for toe-in at the same time, the movement of one scale graduation changes toe-in by approx. 1.5
mm (0.6 in).

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