2020 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Rear Toe-In

When adjusting, adjust it to the following value.

Toe-in: Adjustment valueΒ 

0Β±2 mm (0Β±0.08 in)

  1. Loosen the self-locking nut while holding the bolt side of rear lateral link assembly front.
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  2. Turn the adjusting bolt until toe-in is within the specification.
    NOTE: When the left and right wheels are adjusted for toe-in at the same time, the movement of one scale graduation changes toe-in by approx. 6 mm (0.24 in).
    To increase toe-in.
    Rotate the left side clockwise. Rotate the right side Counter clockwise.
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    To decrease toe-in.
    Rotate the left side Counter clockwise. Rotate the right side clockwise.
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  3. Attach and tighten a new self-locking nut.
NOTE: While holding the bolt side, tighten the nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:Β 

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

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