Front Wheel Toe-In

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Front Wheel Toe-In

Toe-in: Inspection value 

±3 mm (0.00  ±0.12 in) 

  1. Set the toe-in gauge in the position at wheel axis center height behind the right and left front tires.
  2. Place a mark at the center of both left and right tires, and measure distance "A" between the marks.
  3. Move the vehicle forward to rotate the tires 180°.
    NOTE: Be sure to rotate the tires in the forward direction.
  4. Measure the distance "B" between the left and right marks. Find toe-in using the following calculation:

    A - B = Toe-in 

    Fig 1: Checking Front Wheel Toe-In Distance
    G05032335Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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