Impreza WRX F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2006)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Wheel Alignment
INSPECTION
Check the following items before taking wheel alignment measurement.
Check items before taking wheel alignment measurement: tire air pressure
^
unbalanced right and left tire wear, size difference
^
tire run-out
^
ball joint excessive play, wear
^
tie rod end excessive play, wear
^
wheel bearing excessive play
^
right and left wheel base imbalance
^
steering link part deformed, excessive play
^
suspension part deformed, excessive play
Check, adjust and/or measure the wheel alignment in accordance with procedures indicated in the figure:
WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
1) Set the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Set the vehicle to "curb weight" conditions. (Empty luggage compartment, install spare tire, jack, service tools, and top up fuel tank.)
3) Set the steering wheel in a straight line, then remove the vehicle straight ahead more than 5 m (16 ft.) to settle the suspension.
4) Suspend the thread from wheel arch (point "A" in figure below) to determine a point directly above center of wheel.
5) Measure the distance between measuring point "A" and center of wheel.