2020 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Toe-In

Toe-in: Inspection valueΒ 

0Β±3 mm (0Β±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 180Β°.
    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

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