FLOOR JACK
Using a floor jack, vehicles can be lifted at following points: under rear differential case on AWD models, under center of rear crossmember on 2WD models and under engine center support crossmember (if equipped).
HOIST/LIFT & EMERGENCY JACKING
Using vehicle jack or hoist, contact lower body seam areas below door corners. If floor jack is used at these points, extreme care should be taken to avoid damaging outer body shell.
Front
Loosen both lower strut mounting bolts so strut can rotate. (Scheme 1) Turn strut adjusting bolt to adjust camber. Strut adjusting bolt has eccentric cam head to force strut to positive or negative camber adjustment. Replace self locking nut. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Scheme 1
Rear
Camber is not adjustable. If camber measurement is not within specification, check for frame damage, lateral link damage or worn out components (struts/springs, joints, etc.).
Caster is not adjustable. If measurement is not within specification, check for frame damage, transverse link damage, or worn out components (struts, ball joint, etc.).
Ensure tires are inflated to specification. Ensure riding height and normal riding load are set. Lock steering wheel to straight-ahead center position. Loosen both tie rod lock nuts. Turn both tie rods equal amounts until within toe-in specifications. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten lock nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
2WD (Rear)
Loosen adjusting bolt on rear lateral link. (Scheme 2) Using spanner wheel wrench, turn adjusting wheel counter-clockwise to change toe-in angle. Turn adjusting wheel clockwise to change toe-out angle. Tighten adjusting bolt to 87-116 ft. lbs. (118-157 N.m).
Scheme 2
AWD
Loosen adjusting bolt for rear lateral link. (Scheme 2) Turn eccentric cam bolt head counterclockwiseto change toe-out angle. Turn eccentric cam bolt head clockwise to change toe-in angle. Tighten adjusting bolt to 61-83 ft. lbs. (83-113 N.m).
| Application | Preferred | Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan 2WD | ||||
| Camber (1) | ||||
| Front | 0.08 | 0.58 To 0.42 | ||
| Rear | 0.92 | 1.67 To -0.17 | ||
| Caster (1) | 3.08 | 2.08 To 4.08 | ||
| Toe-In (2) | ||||
| Front | 0 (0) | 0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3) | ||
| Rear | 0 (0) | 0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3) | ||
| Toe-In (1) | ||||
| Front | 0 | 0.33 To 0.33 | ||
| Rear | 0 | 0.33 To 0.33 | ||
| Sedan AWD | ||||
| Camber (1) | ||||
| Front | 0.08 | 0.58 To 0.42 | ||
| Rear | 1 | 1.75 To -0.25 | ||
| Caster (1) | 3.08 | 2.08 To 4.08 | ||
| Toe-In (2) | ||||
| Front | 0 (0) | 0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3) | ||
| Rear | 0 (0) | 0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3) | ||
| Toe-In (1) | ||||
| Front | 0 | 0.33 To 0.33 | ||
| Rear | 0 | 0.33 To 0.33 | ||
| Wagon 2WD | ||||
| Camber (1) | ||||
| Front | 0.08 | 0.58 To 0.42 | ||
| Rear | 0.75 | 1.5 To 0 | ||
| Caster (1) | 3.08 | 2.08 To 4.08 | ||
| Toe-In (2) | ||||
| Front | 0 (0) | 0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3) | ||
| Rear | 0 (0) | 0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3) | ||
| Toe-In (1) | ||||
| Front | 0 | 0.33 To 0.33 | ||
| Rear | 0 | 0.33 To 0.33 | ||
| Wagon AWD | ||||
| Camber (1) | ||||
| Front | 0.08 | 0.58 To 0.42 | ||
| Rear | 0.92 | 1.67 To -0.17 | ||
| Caster (1) | 3.08 | 2.08 To 4.08 | ||
| Toe-In (2) | ||||
| Front | 0 (0) | 0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3) | ||
| Rear | 0 (0) | 0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3) | ||
| Toe-In (1) | ||||
| Front | 0 | 0.33 To 0.33 | ||
| Rear | 0 | 0.33 To 0.33 | ||
| Outback AWD | ||||
| Camber (1) | ||||
| Front | .33 | 0.17 To 0.83 | ||
| Rear | 0.58 | 1.33 To 0.17 | ||
| Caster (1) | 2.83 | 1.83 To 3.83 | ||
| Toe-In (2) | ||||
| Front | 0 (0) | 0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3) | ||
| Rear | 0 (0) | 0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3) | ||
| Toe-In (1) | ||||
| Front | 0 | 0.33 To 0.33 | ||
| Rear | 0 | 0.33 To 0.33 | ||
| (1) Measurement is in degrees. (2) Measurement is in inches (millimeters). | ||||
| (1) | Measurement is in degrees. |
| (2) | Measurement is in inches (millimeters). |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS