Monday, November 17, 2014
Outback Rear Alignment Specifications
The 2010 Subaru Outback came in six trims, but the rear alignment specs were the same for all. However, the alignment specs for 2010 should not be applied to other model years. For instance, the rear wheels of a 2010 Outback should have toe-in, while the rear wheels of a 2009 Subaru should have toe-out. This is significant, as inaccurate toe settings are the leading cause of tire wire due to misaligned wheels. Also, the caster is not adjustable on the rear end of the 2010 Outback.
Camber
The camber angle is the measurement of the way a wheel tilts as it is viewed from the front or rear of the vehicle. If the top tilts outward, away from the center of the vehicle, then the wheel has positive camber. If the wheel tilts inward, toward the center of the vehicle, the the wheel has negative camber. The ideal camber angle setting for the rear end of the 2010 Subaru Outback is zero but it can range by 0.75 degrees in either direction.
Toe
Toe is the angle of a wheel in relation to the centerline of a vehicle. Most vehicles are designed for a wheel to have toe-in, meaning the fronts of the wheels will angle slightly inward toward the centerline of the vehicle. Toe-in is given in positive degrees or inches, while toe-out is given in negative degrees or inches. The toe-in on the rear end of a 2010 Subaru Outback should be set at +0.17 degrees, but it can range by 0.25 degrees in either direction. Tires should wear less the closer they are set to the ideal angle.
Thrust Angle
As with toe, thrust angle is related to the way that the wheels are angled in relation to centerline of the vehicle. However, thrust angle ers specifically to the angle of the rear wheels. It is never adjustable on the front end, and on vehicles where the toe is not adjustable on the rear end, the thrust angle must be compensated for by adjusting the toe on the front end. The thrust angle on the rear end of the 2010 Subaru Outback should be +0.5 degrees.
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