Subaru Outback: General Description
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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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
Excessive pla
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
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
SEE MORE:
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the center panel assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage
the fin.
Attach the protective tape (a) to the meter visor.
Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct. (When removing the front
turn signal light bulb RH)
3) Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the headlight to be
removed. Then remove the clips
and turn over the mud guard.
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