Camber Adjustment

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Loosen the fixing nut of the adjusting cam bolt (rear lateral link (lower)).

Fig 1: Adjusting Cam Bolt
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Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the camber.

Fig 2: Rotating Cam Bolt In Either Direction To Adjust Camber

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CAMBER (REAR WHEEL) - STANDARD SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

Vehicle height⁽¹⁾

Camber

361-370 {14.2-14.5}

-1°30'+/-1°

371-380 {14.6-14.9}

-1°12'+/-1°

381-390 {15.0-15.3}

-0°56'+/-1°

391-400 {15.4-15.7}

-0°43'+/-1°

401-410 {15.8-16.1}

-0°33'+/-1°

⁽¹⁾	From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})

Sport suspension

CAMBER (REAR WHEEL) - SPORT SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

Vehicle height⁽¹⁾

Camber

354-363 {13.9-14.2}

-1°44'+/-1°

364-373 {14.3-14.6}

-1°24'+/-1°

374-383 {14.7-15.0}

-1°07'+/-1°

384-393 {15.1-15.4}

-0°52'+/-1°

394-403 {15.5-15.8}

-0°40'+/-1°

⁽¹⁾	From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})

CAMBER (REAR WHEEL) - WHEEL DIRECTION

	Left wheel	Right wheel
Positive direction	Counterclockwise	Clockwise
Negative direction	Clockwise	Counterclockwise

NOTE:

Refer to the figure for the adjusting angle per one graduation.

Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque
1. 117.7-137.3 N.m {12.1-14.0 kgf.m, 86.9-101.2 ft.lbf}
Fig 3: Adjusting Angle Per One Graduation
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Total Toe-in Adjustment

Loosen the installation nut of the adjusting cam bolt.

Fig 4: Adjusting Cam Bolt
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Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the toe-in.
Standard
1. 2+/-4 mm {0.08+/-0.15 in} (0°16'+/-20')
NOTE:
- Refer to the following figure for the adjusting angle per one graduation of the toe-in gauge.
Fig 5: Rotating Cam Bolt In Either Direction To Adjust Toe-In
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Fig 6: Adjusting Angle Per One Graduation Of Toe-In Gauge
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Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque
1. 70-95 N.m {7.2-9.6 kgf.m, 52-70 ft.lbf}