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Subaru Impreza WRX F4-2.0L DOHC Turbo (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 6 of 10)

Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza WRX F4-
Engine
2.0L DOHC Turbo
Year
2004
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 6 of 10
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CAUTION: Correct the tie-rod boot, if it is twisted.

NOTE: Check that 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 the rear wheel toe-in.

Toe-in: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 inch) 

2. Mark the rear sides of left and right tires at height corresponding to the center of spindles and measure distance "A" between marks.
3. Move the vehicle forward so the that marks line up with front sides at height corresponding to the center of spindles.
4. Measure the distance "B" between left and right marks. Toe-in can then be obtained by the following equation:

A - B = Toe-in 

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Adjustment

1. Loosen the self-locking nut on inner side of link rear.

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

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Discard the loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.

2. Turn the adjusting bolt head until toe-in is at the specification.

Pinch or Ctrl + scroll to zoom. Double-tap to reset.

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