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Subaru Impreza L Coupe F4-2.2L SOHC (1999)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 6 of 9)

Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza L Coupe F4-
Engine
2.2L SOHC
Year
1999
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 6 of 9
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NOTE: Refer to the Specifications for the caster value.

Front Wheel Toe-In 
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Inspection
1. Using a toe gauge, measure front wheel toe-in.
Toe-in: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 inch) 
2. Mark rear sides of left and right tires at height corresponding to center of spindles and measure distance "B" between marks.
3. Move vehicle forward so that marks line up with front sides at height corresponding to center of spindles.

4. Measure distance "A" between left and right marks. Toe-in can then be obtained by the following equation:

B - A = Toe-in

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Adjustment
1. Loosen the left and right side steering tie-rods lock nuts.
2. Turn the left and right tie rods 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 equal amounts (as viewed from the
inside of the vehicle).

3. Tighten tie-rod lock nut.

Tightening torque: 83 ± 5 Nm (8.5 ± 0.5 kg-m, 61.5 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.) 

CAUTION:  Correct tie-rod boot, if it is twisted.

NOTE:  Check the left and right wheel steering angle is within specifications.

Rear Wheel Toe-In 
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Inspection
1. Using a toe-in gauge, measure rear wheel toe-in.

Toe-in: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 inch) 

2. Mark rear sides of left and right tires at height corresponding to center of spindles and measure distance "B" between marks.
3. Move vehicle forward so that marks line up with front sides at height corresponding to center of spindles.

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