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Front Suspension: General Description: Specification

Tire size P205/60R16
P215/50R17
P225/50R17
225/45R18
P225/60R17
P215/70R16
Front Wheel arch height 403 (15.9) 395 (15.6) 469 (18.5)
(Tolerance: +12 mm-24 mm (+0.47 in-0.94 in )) mm (in)
Camber
(Tolerance: ±0°45' Differences between RH and LH: 45' or less)
-0°30' -0°15' 0°00'
Caster (Referential Value) 5°55' 6°00' 5°05'
Steering angle (Tolerance: ±1.5°) Inner wheel 37.6° 37.4° 38.4°
Outer wheel 33.3° 33.0° 34.1°
Toe-in mm (in) 0±3 (0±0.12) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0°±0°15'
Kingpin angle (Referential Value) 14°00' 14°15' 12°20'
Rear Wheel arch height 392 (15.4) 387 (15.2) 474 (18.7)
(Tolerance: +12 mm-24 mm (+0.47 in-0.94 in )) mm (in)
Camber
(Tolerance: ±0°45' Differences between RH and LH: 45' or less)
-1°00' -1°10' 0°00'
Toe-in mm (in) (2) (1)
Thrust angle (Tolerance: ±0°30')
(1) OUTBACK model

2±3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0°10'±0°15'
(2) Except for OUTBACK model

0±3 mm (0±0.12 in) 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 is not equipped with adjustment mechanisms. If other items exceed specifications, check the suspension parts and connections for deformation. If defective, replace with new parts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front And Rear Toe-In And Front Camber Angle
    G07913914Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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

α = Individual toe angles