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Front Wheel Alignment: Adjustment

  1. Inspect Tires (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  2. Measure Vehicle Height 
    Fig 1: Measuring Vehicle Height From Ground
    G02822572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 2: Measuring Ground Clearance Of Strut Rod Set Bolt Center
    G02822573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Vehicle height: 

    1MZ-FE Comfort: 

    VEHICLE HEIGHT CHECK (1MZ-FE COMFORT)

    Front (A - B) 120 mm (4.72 in.)
    Rear (D - C) 46 mm (1.81 in.)

    1MZ-FE Premium: 

    VEHICLE HEIGHT CHECK (1MZ-FE PREMIUM)

    USA, Canada Mexico
    Front (A - B) 119 mm (4.69 in.) 106 mm (4.17 in.)
    Rear (D - C) 47 mm (1.85 in.) 33 mm (1.30 in.)

    1MZ-FE Sport: 

    VEHICLE HEIGHT CHECK (1MZ-FE SPORT)

    Front (A - B) 120 mm (4.72 in.)
    Rear (D - C) 48 mm (1.89 in.)

    2AZ-FE Comfort: 

    VEHICLE HEIGHT CHECK (2AZ-FE COMFORT)

      USA, Canada Mexico
    Front (A - B) 119 mm (4.69 in.) 106 mm (4.17 in.)
    Rear (D - C) 45 mm (1.77 in.) 33 mm (1.30 in.)

    2AZ-FE Premium: 

    VEHICLE HEIGHT CHECK (2AZ-FE PREMIUM)

    Front (A - B) 120 mm (4.72 in.)
    Rear (D - C) 45 mm (1.77 in.)

    2AZ-FE Sport: 

    VEHICLE HEIGHT CHECK (2AZ-FE SPORT)

    Front (A - B) 120 mm (4.72 in.)
    Rear (D - C) 48 mm (1.89 in.)

    Measuring points: 

    1. Ground clearance of front wheel center 
    2. Ground clearance of lower suspension arm No. 2 set bolt center 
    3. Ground clearance of strut rod set bolt center 
    4. Ground clearance of rear wheel center 

    NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.

    If the vehicle height is not the specified value, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.

  3. Inspect Toe-In 

    Toe-in: 

    TOE-IN SPECIFIED VALUE

    Toe-in (total) A + B:0° +/-12'(0° +/-0.2°) C- D: 0 +/- 2 mm (0 +/- 0.08 in.)

    If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the rack ends.

  4. Adjust Toe-In 
    1. Remove the rack boot set clips.
      Fig 3: Inspecting Toe-In
      G02822574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
    3. Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.
      NOTE: Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.
    4. Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same.
      Fig 4: Adjusting Right & Left Rack Ends
      G02822575Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.

      Torque: 74 N.m (755 kgf.cm, 55 ft.lbf) 

    6. Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
    NOTE: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
  5. Inspect Wheel Angle 
    1. Turn the steering wheel fully and measure the turning angle.
      Fig 5: Inspecting Wheel Angle
      G02822576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Wheel turning angle: 

    15 inch: 

    WHEEL TURNING ANGLE (15 INCH)

    USA, Canada Mexico
    Inside wheel 39°04' +/- 2° (39.07° +/- 2°) 39°30' +/- 2° (39.50° +/- 2°)
    Outside wheel: Reference 33°44' (33.73°) 34°02' (34.03°)

    16 inch: 

    WHEEL TURNING ANGLE (16 INCH)

    USA, Canada Mexico
    Inside wheel 36°39' +/- 2° (36.65° +/- 2°) 37°00' +/- 2° (37.00° +/- 2°)
    Outside wheel: Reference 32°11' (32.18°) 32°28' (32.47°)

    If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified value, check the right and left rack end lengths.

  6. Inspect Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination 
    1. Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester.
      Fig 6: Inspecting Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination
      G02822577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination.

    Camber and steering axis inclination: 

    CAMBER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION

    ..... USA, Canada Mexico
    Camber Right-left error -0°43' +/- 45' (-0.72° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less -0 ° 33' +/- 45' (-0.55° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
    Steering axis inclination Right-left error 11°27' +/- 45' (11.45° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less 11°05" +/- 45' (11.08° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less

    Caster 

    1MZ-FE Sport: 

    CAMBER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION - 1MZ-FE SPORT

    Caster Right-left error 2°39' +/- 45' (2.65° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less

    1MZ-FE Except Sport: 

    CAMBER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION - 1MZ-FE Except SPORT

      USA, Canada Mexico
    Caster Right-left error 2° 37' +/- 45' (2.62° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less 2° 33' +/- 45' (2.55° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less

    2AZ-FE Sport: 

    CAMBER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION - 2AZ-FE SPORT

    Caster Right-left error 2°43' +/- 45° (2.72° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less

    2AZ-FE Except Sport: 

    CAMBER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION - 2AZ-FE Except SPORT

      USA, Canada Mexico
    Caster Right-left error 2° 39' +/- 45' (2.65° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less 2° 36' +/- 45' (2.60° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less

    If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specified values, after the camber has been correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.

  7. Adjust Camber 
    NOTE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.
    1. Remove the front wheel.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
      NOTE: When removing nut, stop the bolt from rotating and loosen the nut.
    3. Clean the installation surfaces of the shock absorber and the steering knuckle.
    4. Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
      Fig 7: Removing Nuts On Lower Side Of Shock Absorber
      G02822578Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber adjustment is required.
      Fig 8: Adjusting Camber
      G02822579Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Tighten the nuts.

      Torque: 210 N.m (2,141 kgf.cm, 155 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE: When installing nut, stop the bolt from rotating and torque the nut.
    7. Install the front wheel.

      Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

    8. Check the camber.
      NOTE:
      • Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified value.
      • Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' - 30' (0.1° - 0.5°).

      If the camber is not within the specified value, using the following table, estimate how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.

      NOTE: Tighten the adjusting bolt with a washer and a new nut.
      Fig 9: Adjusting & Tightening Bolts Specifications
      G02822580Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Do the steps mentioned above again. At step (b), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.
    NOTE: When replacing the 2 bolts, replace 1 bolt for each time.
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