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Steering Gearbox: Adjustment

  1. Adjust the front toe. < Ref. to FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN , INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment. >

    Standard of front toe: 

    IN 3 - OUT 3 mm (IN 0.12 - OUT 0.12 in) 

    Fig 1: Adjusting Front Toe
    G03833159Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Adjust the steering angle of wheels.

    Standard of steering angle: 

    STANDARD OF STEERING ANGLE SPECIFICATION

    Model Except for OUTBACK OUTBACK
    Inner wheel 37.2°+/-1.5° 38.0°+/-1.5°
    Outer wheel 33.0°+/-1.5° 33.7°+/-1.5°
  3. If the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal when wheels are set in the straight ahead position, and error is more than 5° on the periphery of steering wheel, correctly re-install the steering wheel.
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Spokes
    G03833160Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. If the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal with vehicle set in the straight ahead position after this adjustment, correct it by turning the right and left tie-rods in opposite direction by same angle.
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