1. Wheel Arch Height

1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION 1. Wheel Arch Height




1. WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
1) Adjust tire pressure to specifications.
2) Set vehicle under "curb weight" conditions. (Empty luggage compartment, install spare tire, jack, service tools, and top up fuel tank.)
3) Set steering wheel in a wheel-forward position.
4) Suspend thread from wheel arch (point "A" in figure below) to determine a point directly above center of spindle.
5) Measure distance between measuring point and center of spindle.
RENDER: 1.0x

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