WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM > General Diagnostic Table
INSPECTION
Symptoms | Possible cause | Corrective action |
Wheel is out of balance. | Improperly inflated tire. | Adjust the tire pressure. |
Uneven wear | Check the tire referring to “Abnormal tire wear” in this table, carry out the procedure and replace the tire. | |
Front wheel alignment | Check or adjust the front wheel alignment. |
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
Rear wheel alignment
Check or adjust the rear wheel alignment.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
Front strut
Check the front strut. Front Strut > INSPECTION">
Rear shock absorber
Check the rear shock absorber. Rear Shock Absorber > INSPECTION">
Housing ASSY - front axle
Check the housing assembly - front axle. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Hub unit COMPL - front axle
Check the hub unit COMPL - front axle. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Hub unit COMPL - rear axle
Check the hub unit COMPL - rear axle. Rear Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Vehicle is abnormally out of balance.
Improperly inflated tire.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Uneven wear
Check the tire referring to “Abnormal tire wear” in this table, carry out the procedure and replace the tire.
Front stabilizer
Inspect the front stabilizer.
Front wheel alignment
Check or adjust the front wheel alignment.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
Rear wheel alignment
Check or adjust the rear wheel alignment.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
Abnormal wheel vibration
Improperly inflated tire.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Uneven wear
Check the tire referring to “Abnormal tire wear” in this table, carry out the procedure and replace the tire.
Improper wheel balancing
Check the wheel balance. Tire and Wheel > INSPECTION">
Housing ASSY - front axle
Check the housing assembly - front axle. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Hub unit COMPL - front axle
Check the hub unit COMPL - front axle. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Hub unit COMPL - rear axle
Check the hub unit COMPL - rear axle. Rear Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Abnormal tire wear
Improperly inflated tire.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper wheel balancing
Check the wheel balance. Tire and Wheel > INSPECTION">
Front wheel alignment
Check or adjust the front wheel alignment.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
Rear wheel alignment
Check or adjust the rear wheel alignment.
• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
• Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT">
InstallationValet Mode
When handing over your Subaru Ascent to a valet service, such as at a hotel,
restaurant, or parking facility, you can activate Valet Mode to restrict access
to sensitive vehicle systems. This feature temporarily disables navigation, audio
controls, and vehicle settings, ensuring that personal ...
Removal
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Inspection
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