Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 779

4-1
Item to be checked
Wheel alignment
(continued)
Entire front
suspension
SUSPENSION
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 gauge
CD.
and make sure the vehicle is level. Set ADAPTER
@
(926500000)
into the center of the wheel. and then install the alignment gauge
(1).
@
A15·147
Fig.
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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 vehicle body
(8)
Transverse link to front
(2) Damper strut piston rod to strut
crossmember
mount (9) Crossmember to body
(3) Damper strut to housing (10) Stabilizer to front
(4) Housing to ball joint
crossmember
(5)
Ball joint to transverse link
(11 ) Stabilizer to transverse
(6) Transverse link to leading rod
link
(7) Leading rod to leading rod bracket (12) Leading rod bracket to
Cracks. Damage or Deformation
body
Check the following parts for cracks. damage or deformation.
(1) Crossmember (front) (5) Transverse link
(2) Damper strut (6) Leading rod
(3) Housing (7) Stabilizer
(4) Ball joint (8) Leading rod bracket
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
Turning radius gauge
Alignment gauge
ADAPTER
(926500000)
Visual inspection
Visual inspection