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

Alignment: Specifications (page 5 of 9)

Make
Subaru
Model
Forester F4-
Engine
2.5L DOHC Turbo
Year
2007
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 5 of 9
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2) Turn the camber adjusting bolt so that camber is set at the specification.

NOTE: Moving the adjusting bolt by one scale graduation changes camber by approximately 0°10'.

3) Tighten new two self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque: 175 Nm (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft. lbs.) 

CASTER 

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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 caster angle.

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

STEERING ANGLE 

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Inspection

1) Place the vehicle on a turning radius gauge.
2) While depressing the brake pedal, turn the steering wheel fully to the right and left. With the steering wheel held at each fully turned position,

measure both the inner and outer wheel steering angle.

Steering angle:

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Adjustment

1) Turn the tie-rod to adjust steering angle of both inner and outer wheels.
2) Check the toe-in.

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