General Information (Except Wrx): Adjustments Subaru XV GP

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

Refer to inspection and adjustment section for inspection and adjustment of clutch system. < Refer to INSPECTION , Clutch Pedal. > < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Clutch Pedal. >

ADJUSTMENT

Refer to adjustment section for parking brake adjustment. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake). >

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1. Lift up the vehicle until front wheels are off ground.
2. Grasp the bottom of tire and move it in and out in axial direction. If movement (B) is observed between the brake disc cover (A) and end of front arm (D), ball joint (C) may be excessively worn.
3. Next, grasp the end of front arm (C) and move it up and down. If movement (A) between the housing (D) and front arm (C) boss is observed, ball joint (B) may be excessively worn.
4. If the relative movement is observed in the preceding two steps, remove and inspect the ball joint. If the free play exceeds standard value, replace the ball joint. < Refer to «FRONT BALL JOINT»(ref-560366-S28652386522013061300000) . >
5. Damage of dust boot Visually inspect the ball joint dust boot. Replace if ball joint is damaged. NOTE: When the front arm ball joint is removed or replaced, check the toe-in of front wheel. If it is not within the specified value, adjust the toe-in. < Refer to «WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-560366-S33757726162013061300000) . >

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1. Lift up the vehicle until rear wheels are off the ground.
2. Grasp the bottom of tire and move it in and out in axial direction.
3. If movement is observed between the brake disc cover (A) and end of front lateral link (B), ball joint may be excessively worn.
4. Grasp the end of front lateral link (B) and move it up and down. If movement is observed between the housing (C) and front lateral link (B) boss, ball joint may be excessively worn.
5. If the movement related to the previous two steps is observed, replace the front lateral link. < Refer to «FRONT LATERAL LINK»(ref-560367-S02835659952013061300000) . >
6. Damage of dust boots Visually inspect the ball joint dust boots. Replace if front lateral link is damaged.
7. Check the upper arm ball joint and the pillow ball bushing of housing in the same manner.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Measure and adjust the front and rear wheel alignment at a time. Refer to "FS" section for measurement and adjustment of wheel alignment. < Refer to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >