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Subaru Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 7 of 10)

Make
Subaru
Model
Forester F4-
Engine
2.5L Turbo
Year
2009
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 7 of 10
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ADJUSTMENT

 

When adjusting the toe-in, adjust it to the following value.

Toe-in:

0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in)

1) Check that the left and right wheel steering angles are within specification.
2) Loosen the left and right side steering tie-rod lock nuts.
3) Turn the left and right tie-rods by equal amounts until the toe-in is at the specification.

 

Both the left and right tie-rods are right-hand threaded. To increase toe-in, turn both tie-rods clockwise by equal amount (viewing from the inside of
vehicle).

4) Tighten the tie-rod lock nut.

Tightening torque:

85 N-m (8.7 kgf-m, 63 ft-lb)

NOTE:

Check and correct the tie-rod boot if twisted.

REAR WHEEL TOE-IN 

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INSPECTION

 

Toe-in:

0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 in)

 

Refer to FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN for rear toe-in inspection procedures.

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ADJUSTMENT

 

When adjusting, adjust it to the following value

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Toe-in:

0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in) 

1) Loosen the self-locking nut on the inner side of front lateral ink.

NOTE:

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

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