Front Suspension System: General Description: Specification

FRONT SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

Model

Sedan

Wagon

2.5 i

2.5 GT

2.5 GT spec. B, 3.0R

2.5 i

2.5 GT

OUTBACK

Front

Wheel arch height
(Tolerance: ^{+12 mm} -24 mm
(^{+0.47 in} -0.94 in))

mm (in)

381 (15.0)

439 (17.3)

Camber (Tolerance: ±0°45' Differences between RH and LH: 45' or less)

-0°15'

0°40'

Caster (Referential Value)

5°55'

5°40'

4°55'

Steering angle
(Tolerance: ±1.5°)

Inner wheel

37.6°

33.8°

37.6°

Outer wheel

33.0°

30.2°

33.0°

Toe-in

mm (in)

0±3 (0±0.12) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0°±0°15'

Kingpin angle (Referential Value)

13°45'

12°05'

13°45'

12°05'

Rear

Wheel arch height
(Tolerance: ^{+12 mm} -24 mm
(^{+0.47 in} -0.94 in))

mm (in)

365 (14.4)

375 (14.8)

438 (17.2)

Camber (Tolerance: ±0°45' Differences between RH and LH: 45' or less)

-0°40'

-0°30'

-0°10'

Toe-in

mm (in)

⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾

Thrust angle (Tolerance: ±0°30')

0°

⁽¹⁾	OUTBACK model: -3 - 0 mm (-0.12 - 0 in.) Toe angle (sum of both wheels):- 0°15' - 0°

⁽²⁾	Except for OUTBACK model: 0±3mm (0±0.12in.) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0°±0°15'

NOTE:

Front and rear toe-in and front camber can be adjusted. Adjust if the toe-in or camber tolerance exceeds specifications.
Other items indicated in the specifications table cannot be adjusted. If other items exceed specifications, check the suspension parts and connections for deformation, and replace with new parts as required.

Fig 1: Identifying Toe-In
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.