7. Steering Angle

1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION 7. Steering Angle




7. STEERING ANGLE
- Inspection
1) Place vehicle on a turning radius gauge.
2) While depressing brake pedal, turn steering wheel fully to the left and right. With steering wheel held at each fully turned position, measure both the inner and outer wheel steering angle.

Steering angle:
Inner wheel 37.60 ± 1.50
Outer wheel 32.60 ± 1.50


- Adjustment
Turn tie-rod to adjust steering angle of both inner and outer wheels.

CAUTION:
- Check toe-in.
- Correct boot if it is twisted.

RENDER: 1.0x

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