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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1996LEGACY WAGON 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIR5. REAR WHEEL TOE-IN (AWD MODEL)
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHC
5. Rear Wheel Toe-In (AWD Model)
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION 5. Rear Wheel Toe-In (AWD Model)
5. REAR WHEEL TOE-IN (AWD MODEL)
- Inspection
1) Using a toe-in gauge, measure rear wheel toe-in.
Toe-in: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 in)
2) Mark rear sides of left and right tires at height corresponding to center of spindles and measure distance "B" between marks.
3) Move vehicle forward so that marks line up with front sides at height corresponding to center of spindles.
4) Measure distance "A" between left and right marks.
Toe-in can then be obtained by the following equation:
B - A = Toe-in
- Adjustment
1) Loosen self-locking nut on inner side of rear lateral link.
CAUTION:
- When loosening or tightening adjusting bolt, hold bolt head and turn self-locking nut.
- Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.
2) Turn adjusting bolt head until toe-in is at the specification.
NOTE: When left and right wheels are adjusted for toe-in at the same time, the movement of one scale graduation changes toe-in by approximately 3 mm (0.12 in).
3) lighten self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
98 ± 15 N.m (10 ± 1.5 kg-m, 72 ± 11 ft-lb)
- Inspection
1) Using a toe-in gauge, measure rear wheel toe-in.
Toe-in: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 in)
2) Mark rear sides of left and right tires at height corresponding to center of spindles and measure distance "B" between marks.
3) Move vehicle forward so that marks line up with front sides at height corresponding to center of spindles.
4) Measure distance "A" between left and right marks.
Toe-in can then be obtained by the following equation:
B - A = Toe-in
- Adjustment
1) Loosen self-locking nut on inner side of rear lateral link.
CAUTION:
- When loosening or tightening adjusting bolt, hold bolt head and turn self-locking nut.
- Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.
2) Turn adjusting bolt head until toe-in is at the specification.
NOTE: When left and right wheels are adjusted for toe-in at the same time, the movement of one scale graduation changes toe-in by approximately 3 mm (0.12 in).
3) lighten self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
98 ± 15 N.m (10 ± 1.5 kg-m, 72 ± 11 ft-lb)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.