Subaru LEGACY 2004 Service Manual page 13

FRONT SUSPENSION
• 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.
(1) Lock nuts
5. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN
• INSPECTION
Toe-in:
± ±
0 3 mm (0 0.12 in)
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
B
Wheel Alignment
(1)
FS-00014
A
FS-00015
FS-12
• ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting the toe-in, adjust it to the following
value.
Toe-in:
± ±
0 2 mm (0 0.08 in)
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.
3) Turn the left and right tie rods equal amounts un-
til 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 by equal amount (viewing from the inside
of vehicle).
(1) Lock nuts
4) Tighten the tie-rod lock nut.
Tightening torque:
⋅
85 N m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Check and correct the tie rod boot if twisted.
6. REAR WHEEL TOE-IN
• INSPECTION
Toe-in:
± ±
0 3 mm (0 0.12 in)
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN" for rear toe-in
inspection procedure.
<Ref. to FS-12, FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN, INSPEC-
TION, Wheel Alignment.>
• ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting, adjust it to the following value.
Toe-in:
± ±
0 2 mm (0 0.08 in)
(1)
FS-00014