Wheel Alignment: Inspection: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check the following items before taking wheel alignment measurement.

Check items before taking wheel alignment measurement:

tire air pressure
unbalanced right and left tire wear, size difference
tire run-out
ball joint excessive play, wear
tie rod end excessive play, wear
wheel bearing excessive play
right and left wheel base imbalance
steering link part deformed, excessive play

suspension part deformed, excessive play

Check, adjust and measure the wheel alignment in accordance with procedures indicated in the figure:

WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE CHART SEQUENCE

1. Wheel arch height (Front and Rear)
Ref. to WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT , Inspection, Wheel Alignment.

2. Camber (Front and Rear)
Ref. to CAMBER , Inspection, Wheel Alignment.

3. Caster (Front)
Ref. to CASTER , Inspection, Wheel Alignment.

4. Steering Angle
Ref. to STEERING ANGLE , Inspection, Wheel Alignment.

5. Front Wheel Toe-In
Ref. to FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN , Inspection, Wheel Alignment.

6. Rear Wheel Toe-In
Ref. to REAR WHEEL TOE-IN , Inspection, Wheel Alignment.

7. Thrust Angle
Ref. to THRUST ANGLE , Inspection, Wheel Alignment.