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Section 178 (Front Suspension System): General Description: Specification

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FRONT SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

MODEL OUTBACK Non-turbo Turbo
FRONT Wheel arch height Tolerance:+0.47 in -0.94)) mm (in) 392 (15.4) 387 (15.2)
Camber (Tolerance: ±0°45' Differences between RH and LH: 45' or less) -0°05' -0°10'
Caster (Referential Value) 5°50' 5°55'
Steering angle (Tolerance: ± 1.5°) Inner wheel 37.9° 37.8°
Outer wheel 33.5° 33.4°
Toe-in mm (in) 0 ± 3 (0 ± 0.12) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0° ± 0°15'
Kingpin angle (Referential Value) 13°30' 13°35'
Side slip mm (in) 0 ± 4 (0 ± 0.16)
REAR Wheel arch height (Tolerance: +12 mm-24 mm (+0.47 in-0.94 in )) mm (in) 380 (15) 375 (14.8)
Camber (Tolerance: ±0°45' Differences between RH and LH: 45' or less) -1°05' -1°15'
Toe-in mm (in) 0 ± 3 (0 ± 0.12) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0° ± 0°15'
Thrust angle (Tolerance: ± 0°30')
NOTE:
  • Front and rear toe-in and front camber can be adjusted. Adjust if the toe-in or camber tolerance exceeds specifications.
  • Other items indicated in the specifications is not equipped with adjustment mechanisms. If other items exceed specifications, check the suspension parts and connections for deformation, and replace with new parts as required.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Toe-In Angle
G05662347Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.