Subaru Outback (BR): General Description of Front Suspension
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Service Manual / Chassis / Front Suspension / 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 both wheels): 0º+-0º15′
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. If defective, replace with new parts.
A - B = Positive: Toe-in, Negative: Toe-out
α = Individual toe angles
B: COMPONENT
- Front mounting bracket (H6 model)
- Bracket
- Front mounting bracket (H4 model)
- Cradle
- Main mounting bracket
- Main cushion rubber
- Stopper (OUTBACK model only)
- Stud bolt
- Stiffener
- Bolt
- Self-locking nut
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 45 (4.59, 33.2)
T2: 60 (6.12, 44.3)
T3: 65 (6.63, 47.9)
T4: 75 (7.65, 55.3)
- Stabilizer (H6 model)
- Stabilizer (H4 model)
- Stabilizer bracket
- Stabilizer bushing
- Self-locking nut
- Stabilizer link
- Cradle
- Bolt
- Front bushing
- Rear bushing
- Front arm
- Ball joint
- Castle nut
- Cotter pin
- Flange nut
- Adjusting washer
- Front strut ASSY
- Adjusting bolt
- Front axle housing
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25 (2.55, 18.4)
T2: 39 (3.98, 28.8)
T3: 50 (5.10, 36.9)
T4: 60 (6.12, 44.3)
T5: 95 (9.69, 70.1)
T6: 140 (14.28, 103.3)
T7: 155 (15.81, 114.3)
- Dust seal
- Self-locking nut
- Strut mount
- Spacer
- Upper spring seat
- Rubber seat (OUTBACK model only)
- Dust cover
- Helper (except for Bilstein strut)
- Coil spring
- Strut
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 20 (2.04, 14.8)
T2: 55 (5.61, 40.6)
C: CAUTION
- Wear appropriate work clothing, including a helmet, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.
- Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
- Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. of different grades or manufacturers.
- Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth between the part and the vise.
- Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
- Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL
2. GENERAL TOOL
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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
Front Stabilizer
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the left and right front wheels.
2) Remove the front under cover. <Ref. to EI-35, REMOVAL, Front Under Cover.>
3) Remove the center exhaust p
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Taking a phone call and declining an incoming call
To take a phone call: Press the OFF hook switch0
.
To put an incoming call on hold: Press the ON hook switch briefly
.
To decline an incoming call: Press the ON hook switch
for more than 1.5 seconds.
Transmission Gear Oil
A: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and wait until the
engine cools.
3) Remove the collector cover. (turbo model)
4) Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
5) Reinsert the oil level gauge all the way. Be sure
that the oil level gauge
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