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Front Wheel Toe-In: 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).
    Fig 1: Adjusting Tie-Rods
    G02110916Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Tighten tie-rod lock nut.
    1. Tightening torque:  83 N-m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft-lb)
CAUTION: Correct tie-rod boot, if it is twisted.
NOTE: Check that the left and right wheel steering angle is within specifications.