Wheel Alignment: Inspection: Notes

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Notes

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 play and wear of ball joint
  • Excessive play and wear of tie-rod end
  • Excessive play of wheel bearing
  • Right and left wheel base imbalance
  • Deformation and excessive play of steering link
  • Deformation and excessive play of suspension parts

    Check, adjust and measure the wheel alignment in accordance with the following procedures.

    1 Wheel arch height (front and rear wheels) Inspection: < Ref. to WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT , INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment. >
    2 Camber (front and rear wheels) Inspection: < Ref. to CAMBER , INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment. > Adjustment: < Ref. to FRONT CAMBER , ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Alignment. >
    3 Caster (front wheel) Inspection: < Ref. to CASTER , INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment. >
    4 Steering angle Inspection: < Ref. to FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN , INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment. > Adjustment: < Ref. to STEERING ANGLE , ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Alignment. >
    5 Front wheel toe-in Inspection: < Ref. to STEERING ANGLE , INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment. > Adjustment: < Ref. to FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN , ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Alignment. >
    6 Rear wheel toe-in Inspection: < Ref. to REAR WHEEL TOE-IN , INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment. > Adjustment: < Ref. to REAR WHEEL TOE-IN , ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Alignment. >
    7 Thrust angle Inspection: < Ref. to THRUST ANGLE , INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment. > Adjustment: < Ref. to THRUST ANGLE , ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Alignment. >
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.