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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Rear Drive Shaft, General Diagnostic Table
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
2) Remove the axle nut.
CAUTION: Do not loosen the axle nut while the rear 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 de
Oil Seal
A: INSPECTION
Check for transmission gear oil leaks at oil seal area.
If there is an oil leak, replace the oil seal with
new one and check the propeller shaft.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the collector cover. (turbo model)
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the front under cover. <Ref. to EI-35,
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