Subaru Outback (BR): Front Suspension
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Service Manual / Chassis / Front Suspension
- General Description of Front Suspension
- Wheel Alignment (inspection, adjustment)
- Cradle
- Front Stabilizer
- Front Ball Joint
- Front Arm
- Front Strut
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General Description of Front Suspension
A: SPECIFICATION
*1: OUTBACK model
2+-3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0º10′+-0º15′
*2: Except for OUTBACK model
0+-3 mm (0+-0.12 in) Toe angle (sum of
Wheel Alignment (inspection, adjustment)
A: INSPECTION
Check the following items before performing the wheel alignment measurement.
Tire inflation pressure
Uneven wear of RH and LH tires, or difference of sizes
Tire runout
Cradle
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the lowest position and
lock the tilt lever.
3) Prevent the steering wheel from turning using the seat
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Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires
Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stopping distance, vehicle and tire
as shown in the following. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in
severe personal injury.
● Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
● Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of
Front Drive Shaft
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
2) Remove the axle nut.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the axle nut while the front axle is loaded. Doing so may damage
the hub bearing.
Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench while depressing
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