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Rear Wheel Toe-In

When adjusting, adjust it to the following value.

Toe-in: Adjustment value 

Other than OUTBACK model: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in) 

OUTBACK model: 2±2 mm (0.08±0.08 in) 

  1. Loosen the self-locking nut for the front lateral link.
    NOTE: When loosening or tightening the adjusting bolt, hold the bolt head and turn the self-locking nut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Bolt And Lateral Link
    G07913940Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Turn the adjusting bolt until toe-in is within the specification.
    NOTE: When the left and right wheels are adjusted for toe-in at the same time, the movement of one scale graduation changes toe-in by approx. 1.3 mm (0.05 in).
    To increase toe-in.
    Rotate the left side clockwise. Rotate the right side counterclockwise.
    G05032338Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    G05032339Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    To decrease toe-in.
    Rotate the left side counterclockwise. Rotate the right side clockwise.
    G05032339Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    G05032338Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Attach and tighten a new self-locking nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)