Wheel Alignment Of Front Suspension; Wheel Alignment Of Rear Suspension; Tightness Of Bolts And Nuts; Damage To Suspension Parts - Subaru 2001 LEGACY Service Manual

4. WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF FRONT
SUSPENSION
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1) Check alignment of front suspension to ensure
that following items conform to standard values.
¼ Toe-in
¼ Camber angle
¼ Caster angle
¼ Steering angle
<Ref. to FS-6 Wheel Alignment.>
2) When caster angle does not conform to stan-
dard value, visually inspect following components
and replace deformed parts.
¼ Suspension
components
crossmember, transverse link, etc.]
¼ Body parts to which suspensions are installed.
3) When toe-in and camber are out of standard
value, adjust them so that they conform to respec-
tive service standard.
4) When right-and-left turning angles of tire are
out of standard, adjust to standard value.
5. WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF REAR
SUSPENSION
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1) Check alignment of rear suspension to ensure
that following items are within standard values.
¼ Toe-in
¼ Camber angle
¼ Thrust angle
<Ref. to RS-8 Wheel Alignment.>
2) When camber angle does not conform to stan-
dard value, visually inspect parts listed below. If
deformation is observed, replace damaged parts.
¼ Suspension components [Shock absorber, link
F, link R, link UPR, arm R, sub frame, etc.]
¼ Body parts to which suspensions are installed.
3) When toe-in and thrust angle are out of stan-
dard value, adjust them so that they conform to
respective service standard.
6. OIL LEAKAGE OF STRUT AND SHOCK
ABSORBER
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Visually inspect front strut and rear shock absorber
for oil leakage as instructed. Replace front strut
and rear shock absorber if oil leaks excessively.

7. TIGHTNESS OF BOLTS AND NUTS

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Check bolts and nuts shown in the figure for loose-
ness. Retighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.
If self-lock nuts and bolts are removed, replace
them with new ones.
Front suspension: <Ref. to FS-2 General Descrip-
tion.>
Rear suspension: <Ref. to RS-2 General Descrip-
tion.>
SUSPENSION
[Strut assembly,
PM-37
Periodic Maintenance Services

8. DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION PARTS

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1) Check the following parts and the fastening por-
tion of the vehicle body for deformation or exces-
sive rusting which impairs the suspension. If
necessary, replace damaged parts with new ones.
If minor rust formation, pitting, etc. are noted,
remove rust and apply remedial anti-corrosion
measures.
¼ Front suspension
¼ Transverse link
¼ Crossmember
¼ Strut
¼ Rear suspension
¼ Sub frame
¼ Link F
¼ Link R
¼ Link UPR
¼ Arm R
¼ Shock absorber
¼ In the district where salt is sprayed to melt snow
on a road in winter, check suspension parts for
damage caused by rust every 12 months after
lapse of 60 months. Take rust prevention measure
as required.