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Rear Wheel Alignment Check And Adjustment: Toe-In

Standard value: 3 ± 3 mm (0.12 ± 0.12 inch) 

If camber and/or toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust by the following procedures.

CAUTION:
  • When adjusting the camber, tighten the lower arm assembly and the trailing arm assembly, not the toe control arm.
  • After adjusting the camber, be sure to adjust the toe.
  1. Carry out camber adjustment by turning the assist link bolt.
    NOTE:
    • LH: Clockwise viewed from the rear → (-) camber
    • RH: Clockwise viewed from the rear → (+) camber
    • If either the camber or toe is adjusted, both should fluctuate. For the relationship between the two, refer to CAMBER AND TOE REFERENCE TABLE  .
      Fig 1: Assist Link Bolt And Toe Control Arm
      G06692262Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When adjusting the toe, tighten the toe control arm and the trailing arm assembly, not the lower arm assembly.
  2. Carry out toe adjustment by turning the lower arm bolt.
    NOTE:
    • LH: Clockwise viewed from the rear → Toe-in
    • RH: Clockwise viewed from the rear → Toe-out
    • If either the camber or toe is adjusted, both should fluctuate. For the relationship between the two, refer to CAMBER AND TOE REFERENCE TABLE  .
      Fig 2: Lower Arm Assembly And Lower Arm Bolt
      G06692263Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.