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Subaru Outback F4-2.5L SOHC (2005)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Technical Service Bulletins (page 8 of 11)

Make
Subaru
Model
Outback F4-
Engine
2.5L SOHC
Year
2005
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceTechnical Service Bulletins · page 8 of 11
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INSPECTION
1. Place the vehicle on turning radius gauge. 

2. While depressing the brake pedal, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right. With the steering wheel held at each fully turned position,

measure both the inner and outer wheel steering angle.

^ADJUSTMENT
1. Turn the tie-rod to adjust the steering angle of both inner and outer wheels.

2. Check the toe-in.

NOTE:  Correct the boot if it is twisted.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN

INSPECTION
Toe-in: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 inch)
1. Set the toe-in gauge in the position at wheel axis center height behind the right and left front tires. 
2. Measure the distance A between the marks which are put on the centers of left and right tires. 
3. Move the vehicle forward and rotate the tires 180°.

NOTE:  Be sure to rotate the tires in the forward direction. 

4. Measure the distance B between the left and right marks. Detect toe-in by the following equation:

A - B = Toe-in

ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting the toe-in, adjust it to the following value.
Toe-in: 0 ± 2  mm (0 ± 0.08 inch)
1. Check that the left and right wheel steering angle is within specifications.
2. Loosen the left and right side steering tie-rod lock nuts.

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