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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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. >
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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.