RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.
Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear or side to side. Check passenger and luggage compartments for extra heavy items and remove if present. If riding height is not within specifications, suspension should be checked and corrected as necessary prior to alignment adjustment.
| Application | Front: In. (mm) | Rear: In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD | |||
| Wagon | 9.7 (246) | 11.0 (279) | |
| XT | 8.0 (203) | 7.2 (183) | |
| All Others | 9.5 (241) | 10.2 (259) | |
| 4WD | |||
| 3-Door Coupe | 10.4 (264) | 13.2 (335) | |
| Sedan | 10.4 (264) | 12.6 (320) | |
| Wagon | 9.7 (246) | 11.0 (279) | |
| XT | 9.2 (234) | 9.1 (231) | |
| XT6 | 10.4 (264) | 12.8 (325) | |
RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
JACKING & HOISTING
Note. The illustrations are not meant to represent the exact structure of the vehicle's frame, underbody or body outline. They are presented only to give the mechanic some point of reference.
FRAME & UNDERBODY
The following illustrations indicate areas of the underbody and frame which may be used to raise and support the vehicle, using either floor jack or hoist. These points are indicated by shaded areas on the frame. (Scheme 1)
OUTERBODY
These points designated on the outline of the body were specifically designed to facilitate the use of the vehicle's own jack. These jacking points are indicated by circular dots on the outline of the body. (Scheme 1) If floor jack or hoist are used, extreme care should be taken to avoid damaging the outer body shell.
Jacking & Hoisting Points. Scheme 1
| Application | Fraction (Decimal) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | |||
| 2WD | 1 1/2±3/4 (1.5±.75) | ||
| 4WD | 2 7/16±3/4 (2.44±.75) | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | |||
| 2WD | 7/16±3/4 (-.44±.75) | ||
| 4WD | 1/2±3/4 (.50±.75) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | |||
| 2WD | 1/32±1/32 (.03±.03) | ||
| 4WD | 3/16±1/32 (.190±.03) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | |||
| 2WD | 1/16±1/16 (.06±.06) | ||
| 4WD | 3/8±1/16 (.38±.06) | ||
| Toe-Out On Turns | |||
| Inner | 36 1/2° | ||
| Outer | 35° | ||
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (3-DOOR COUPE)
| Application | Fraction (Decimal) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 5/8±1/2 (.63±.50) | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | 2 1/2±1 (2.50±.1.00) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 3/32±1/8 (.09±.13) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 3/16±1/4 (.19±.25) | ||
| Toe-Out On Turns | |||
| Inner | 39 1/2° | ||
| Outer | 33 1/2° | ||
| Rear | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 0±1 (0±1.00) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 0±1/8 (0±.13) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 0±1/4 (0±.25) | ||
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (JUSTY)
| Application | Fraction (Decimal) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 0±3/4 (0±.750) | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | 4 5/64±3/4 (4.08±.75) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 0±1/8 (0±.13) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 0±1/4 (0±.25) | ||
| Toe-Out On Turns | |||
| Inner | 38° | ||
| Outer | 34 1/2° | ||
| Rear | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 0±3/4 (0±.75) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 0±1/8 (0±.13) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 0±1/4 (0±.25) | ||
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (XT - 2WD)
| Application | Fraction (Decimal) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | ||||
| Camber (Degrees) | ||||
| 4-Cyl | 21/32±3/4 (.66±.750) | |||
| 6-Cyl | 13/16±3/4 (.81±.750) | |||
| Caster (Degrees) | ||||
| 4-Cyl | 3 1/4±3/4 (3.25±.75) | |||
| 6-Cyl | 3 1/2±3/4 (3.50±.75) | |||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 3/16±1/8 (.19±.13) | |||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 3/8±1/4 (.38±.25) | |||
| Toe-Out On Turns | ||||
| Inner | ||||
| 4-Cyl | 38° | |||
| 6-Cyl | 36 1/2° | |||
| Outer | ||||
| 4-Cyl | 34 1/2° | |||
| 6-Cyl | 32° | |||
| Rear | ||||
| Camber (Degrees) | 5/32±3/4 (-.16±.75) | |||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 0±1/8 (0±.13) | |||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 0±1/4 (0±.25) | |||
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (XT - 4WD)
| Application | Fraction (Decimal) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | |||
| 2WD | 3/4±3/4 (.75±.75) | ||
| 4WD | 1 11/16±3/4 (1.69±.75) | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | |||
| 2WD | 2 1/2±1/2 (2.50±.50) | ||
| 4WD | 1 13/16±3/4 (1.81±.75) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 1/32±1/32 (.03±.03) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 1/16±1/16 (.06±.06) | ||
| Toe-Out On Turns | |||
| Inner | 36 1/2° | ||
| Outer | 35° | ||
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (SEDAN)
| Application | Fraction (Decimal) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | |||
| 2WD | 1±3/4 (1.0±.75) | ||
| 4WD | 1 11/16±3/4 (1.69±.75) | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | |||
| 2WD | 2 1/8±3/4 (2.13±.75) | ||
| 4WD | 1 9/16±3/4 (1.56±.75) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 1/32±1/32 (.03±.03) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 1/16±1/16 (.06±.06) | ||
| Toe-Out On Turns | |||
| Inner | 36 1/2° | ||
| Outer | 35° | ||
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (WAGON)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Subaru | 51-58 (69-79) |
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS