Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1988 Subaru XT DLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Alignment Specifications
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD | ||||
| Front | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 3/4 | |||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .75 | |||
| Caster in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 4 5/64 +/- 3/4 | |||
| Decimal | 4.08 +/- .75 | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/8 | |||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .13 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/4 | |||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .25 | |||
| Toe-Out on Turns | ||||
| Inner | 38° | |||
| Outer | 34 1/2° | |||
| Rear | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 3/4 | |||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .75 | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/8 | |||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .13 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/4 | |||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .25 | |||
| 4WD - 4-Cylinder) | ||||
| Front | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 21/32 +/- 3/4 | |||
| Decimal | .66 +/- .75 | |||
| Caster in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 3 1/4 +/- 3/4 | |||
| Decimal | 3.25 +/- .75 | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 3/16 +/- 1/8 | |||
| Decimal | .19 +/- .13 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 3/8 +/- 1/4 | |||
| Decimal | .38 +/- .25 | |||
| Toe-Out on Turns | ||||
| Inner | 38° | |||
| Outer | 34 1/2° | |||
| Rear | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | -5/32 +/- 3/4 | |||
| Decimal | -.16 +/- .75 | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/8 | |||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .13 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 0 +/-1/4 | |||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .25 | |||
| 4WD - 6-Cylinder) | ||||
| Front | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 13/64 +/- 3/4 | |||
| Decimal | .81 +/- .75 | |||
| Caster in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 3 1/2 +/- 3/4 | |||
| Decimal | 3.50 +/- .75 | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 3/16 +/- 1/8 | |||
| Decimal | .19 +/- .13 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 3/8 +/- 1/4 | |||
| Decimal | .38 +/- .25 | |||
| Toe-Out on Turns | ||||
| Inner | 36° | |||
| Outer | 32° | |||
| Rear | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | -5/32 +/-3/4 | |||
| Decimal | -.16 +/- .75 | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/8 | |||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .13 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/4 | |||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .25 | |||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.