Rear Wheel Alignment: Adjustment

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INSPECT TIRES
(See INSPECTION )
MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See ADJUSTMENT )

INSPECT TOE-IN

Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension. Inspect the toe-in.

Toe-in

TOE-IN SPECIFICATION

Toe-in (total)	-
A + B: C - D:	0° +- 24' (0° +- 0.4°) 4 +- 2 mm (0.16 +- 0.08 in.)

If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.

Fig 1: Inspecting Toe-In

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

ADJUST TOE-IN
1. Measure the lengths of the right and left rear No. 2 suspension arms.
  Difference in the length between the right and left rear No. 2 suspension arms: 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) or less
  
  If the left-right difference is larger than 1.5 mm (0.06 in.), adjust it by following the procedures below.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Lengths Of Right And Left Rear No. 2 Suspension Arms
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Loosen the lock nuts.
3. Turn the right and left adjusting tubes by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.
  HINT:
  - Try to adjust toe-in to the center of the specified range.
  - One turn of each adjusting tube will adjust toe-in by approximately 10.8 mm (0.425 in.).
4. Tighten the lock nuts.
  Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)

INSPECT CAMBER

Camber

CAMBER SPECIFICATION

Camber	Right-left difference
-1°21' +- 45' (-1.35° +- 0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less

HINT:

Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specification range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.