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Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2007)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 3 of 9)

Make
Subaru
Model
Forester F4-
Engine
2.5L DOHC Turbo
Year
2007
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 9
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1) Set the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Set the vehicle to "curb weight" conditions. (Empty luggage compartment, install spare tire, jack, service tools, and top up fuel tank.)
3) Set the steering wheel in a straight line, then remove the vehicle straight ahead more than 5 meters (16 ft.) to settle the suspension.
4) Suspend the thread from wheel arch (point "A" in figure below) to determine a point directly above center of wheel.
5) Measure the distance between measuring point "A" and center of wheel.

CAMBER 

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Inspection

1) Place the front wheel on turning radius gauge. Make sure ground contacting surfaces of front and rear wheels are set at the same height.

2) Set the ST into the center of wheel, and then install the wheel alignment gauge.

ST 927380001 ADAPTER

3) Follow the wheel alignment gauge operation manual to measure camber angle.

NOTE: Refer to the "SPECIFICATIONS" for camber values.

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