Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 1902

FRONT SUSPENSION
5. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN
• Inspection
1) Using a toe gauge, measure the front wheel toe-
in.
Toe-in:
0 ± ± ± ± 3 mm (0 ± ± ± ± 0.12 in)
2) Mark the rear sides of right and left tires at height
corresponding to center of spindles and measure
the distance "A" between marks.
3) Move the vehicle forward so that marks line up
with front sides at height corresponding to center of
spindles.
4) Measure the distance "B" between right and left
marks. Toe-in can then be obtained by the follow-
ing equation:
A − − − − B = Toe-in
• Adjustment
1) Loosen the right and left side steering tie-rods
lock nuts.
2) Turn the right and left tie rods equal amounts un-
til the toe-in is at the specification.
Both the right and left tie-rods are right-hand
threaded. To increase toe-in, turn both tie-rods
clockwise equal amounts (as viewed from inside of
the vehicle).
(1) Lock nut
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
3) Tighten the tie-rod lock nut.
Tightening torque:
83 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Correct the tie-rod boot, if it is twisted.
NOTE:
Check the right and left wheel steering angle is
within specifications.
6. REAR WHEEL TOE-IN
• Inspection
1) Using a toe-in gauge, measure the rear wheel
toe-in.
Toe-in:
− − − − 1 ± ± ± ± 2 mm ( − − − − 0.039 ± ± ± ± 0.079 in)
2) Mark the rear sides of right and left tires at height
corresponding to center of wheels and measure the
distance "A" between marks.
3) Move the vehicle forward so that marks line up
with front sides at height corresponding to center of
spindles.
4) Measure the distance "B" between right and left
marks. Toe-in can then be obtained by the follow-
ing equation:
A − − − − B = Toe-in
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