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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

On The Car Wheel Balancing

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION On The Car Wheel Balancing
CAUTION:
  • Carry out the procedures after measuring the balance of each single tire.
  • Set the vehicle so that the front and rear wheels are the same height.
  • Make sure that the VDC is deactivated.
  • Release the parking brake during measurement.
  • Rotate each wheel by hands, and make sure it rotates without dragging.
  • Do not operate the clutch quickly and do not accelerate or decelerate suddenly during work.
  • When an error is indicated during engine drive, do not use the motor drive together.
  1. Set the rigid rack to the specified locations of side sill, jack up the front or rear two wheels of non-measuring side and set the pickup stands to two wheels of measuring side.
    Fig 1: Balancing Car Wheel Using Rigid Rack
    G10307735Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. For drive wheel, drive the tires with engine for measurement.
  3. For non-drive wheel, drive the tires from the on the car wheel balancer for measurement.
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.