Forester S F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
NOTE: Thrust angle refers to a mean value of left and right rear wheel toe angles in relation to vehicle body center line. Vehicle is driven
straight in the thrust angle direction while swinging in the oblique direction depending on the degree of the mean thrust angle.
Thrust angle: r = (a - b)/2
a: Right rear wheel toe angle
b: Left rear wheel toe angle
NOTE: Here, use only positive toe-in values from each wheel to substitute for a and b in the equation.
7. STEERING ANGLE
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Inspection
a. Place vehicle on a turning radius gauge.
b. While depressing brake pedal, turn steering wheel fully to the left and right. With steering wheel held at each fully turned position, measure
both the inner and outer wheel steering angle.
Steering angle:
Inner wheel 34.4° ± 1.5°
Outer wheel 30.2° ± 1.5°
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Adjustment
a. Turn tie-rod to adjust steering angle of both inner and outer wheels.
CAUTION:
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Check toe-in.
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Correct boot if it is twisted.
