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Wheel Arch Height

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  1. Set vehicle on a level surface.
  2. Set vehicle to "curb weight" conditions. (Empty luggage compartment, install spare tire, jack, service tools, and top up fuel tank.)
  3. Set steering wheel in a straight line, then move the vehicle straight ahead more than 5 m (16 ft) to settle the suspension.
  4. Suspend thread from wheel arch (point "A" in figure below) to determine a point directly above center of wheel.
  5. Measure distance between measuring point "A" and center of wheel.
    Fig 1: Measuring Wheel Arc Height
    G03751242Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    SPECIFIED WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT

    Model Specified wheel arch height
    Front Rear
    PICKUP 436+12/24 mm (17.17+0.47/-0 94 in) 441+12/-24 mm (17.36+0.47/-0.94 in)
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