Subaru 1600 Service Manual page 407

Item to be checked
Wheel alignment
(continued)
General
SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND AXLES
Description
Camber and Caster
Neither camber nor caster can be adjusted. To measure camber and
caster, place the wheel to be measured on the turning radius gauges
CD,
and make sure the vehicle is level. Set Adapter Assembly
@
(925621000 for steel wheel) into the center of the wheel, and then
install the alignment gauge
@.
Fig. 9-16
@
A15-147
NOTE:
a. Refer to the Specifications for the camber and caster values.
b. If the camber or caster measurement is not within the specified
range, check for body alignment, deformed transverse link or
faulty parts. Repair or replace the parts, if necessary.
Looseness
Check each mounting portion of the following for looseness and
inspect the castle nuts for missing cotter pins.
(1) Strut mount to car body (8) Transverse link to
(2) Damper strut piston rod to strut crossmember (front)
mount (9) Crossmember to body
(3) Damper strut to housing (10) Stabilizer to leading rod
(4) Housing to ball joint (11) Stabilizer to
(5) Ball joint to transverse link crossmember (rear)
(6) Transverse link to leading rod
(7) Leading rod to crossmember (rear)
Cracks, Damage or Deformity
Check the following parts for cracks., damage or deformity.
(1) Crossmembers (front and rear) (5) Transverse link
(2) Damper strut (6) Leading rod
(3) Housing (7) Stabilizer
(4) Ball joint
Rubber Parts
Check the following parts for deterioration, cracks or damage.
(1) Strut mount (4) Transverse link bushing
(2) Damper strut dust cover (5) Leading rod bushing
(3) Ball joint boot (6) Stabilizer bushing
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Remarks
Visual inspection
Visual inspection
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