2021 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Rear Alignment (Inspection Value)

  • WRX model 
    Tire size 235/45R17 245/40R18
    Wheel arch height (Tolerance: +12 mm-24 mm (+0.47 in-0.94 in)) mm (in) 367 (14.45) 361 (14.21)
    Camber (tolerance: ±0°45' Differences between RH and LH: 45' or less) -1°30' -1°40'
    Toe-in mm (in) IN3±3 (IN0.12±0.12)
    Toe angle (sum of both wheels): IN0°16'±16'
    Thrust angle (tolerance: 0°00'±30') 0°00'
  • STI model 
    Tire size 245/40R18 245/35R19 245/35ZR19
    Wheel arch height (Tolerance: +12 mm-24 mm (+0.47 in-0.94 in)) mm (in) 362 (14.25)
    Camber (tolerance: ±0°45' Differences between RH and LH: 45' or less) -1°40'
    Toe-in mm (in) IN3±3 (IN0.12±0.12)
    Toe angle (sum of both wheels): IN0°16'±16'
    Thrust angle (tolerance: 0°00'±30') 0°00'
    NOTE:
    • Adjust with the value less than the inspection value, taking aging variation into consideration.
    • Front toe-in, rear toe-in and front camber can be adjusted. Adjust if the value of toe-in or camber exceeds the tolerance range of the specification chart.
    • Other items except for front toe-in, rear toe-in and front camber that are described in the specification chart cannot be adjusted.
    • If other items exceed the tolerance range of the specification chart, check the suspension parts and connections for deformation. If defective, replace with new parts.
G10294461Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

A - B = Positive: Toe-in, Negative: Toe-out 

α = Individual toe angles 

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