Steering Gearbox: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Adjust the front toe. < Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM .>
Standard of front toe:

IN 3 - OUT 3 mm (IN 0.12 - OUT 0.12 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Nut
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Adjust the steering angle of wheels.
Standard of steering angle:

Fig 2: Steering Angle Specification Chart
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If the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal when wheels are set in the straight ahead position, and error is more than 5° on the periphery of steering wheel, correctly re-install the steering wheel.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Horizontal Adjusting Dimension
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If the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal with vehicle set in the straight ahead position after this adjustment, correct it by turning the right and left tie-rods in opposite direction by same angle.