Front Wheel Alignment: Inspection

MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

Vehicle height:

VEHICLE HEIGHT - SPECIFICATION TABLE

Front ⁽¹⁾

192.4 mm (7.57 in.)

Rear ⁽²⁾

266 mm (10.47 in.)

⁽¹⁾	Front measuring point

⁽²⁾	Rear measuring point

Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.

Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side strut rod mounting bolt.

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

Fig 1: Measuring Vehicle Height (Front And Rear)

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

Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Tester And Gauge

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INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.

INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION

Camber, caster and steering axis inclination:

CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION TABLE

Camber Right-left error	-0°48' +/- 45' (-0.80° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
Caster Right-left error	3°05' +/- 45' (3.08° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
Steering axis inclination Right-left error	14°55' +/- 45' (14.92° +/- 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.

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.
3. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
4. Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Nuts From Lower Side Of Shock Absorber
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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.
6. Tighten the nuts.
  Torque: 140 N.m (1,430 kgf.cm, 103 ft.lbf)
7. Install the front wheel.
  Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)
8. Check the camber.
  
  Fig 4: Adjusting Camber
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  HINT:
  - 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 5: Camber Adjusting Bolt - Specification Table
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9. Do the steps mentioned above again. Between step (b) and (c), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.
HINT:

When replacing the 2 bolts, replace 1 bolt for each time.

Fig 6: Inspecting Toe-In
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INSPECT TOE-IN

Toe-in:

TOE-IN SPECIFICATION TABLE

Toe-in	A + B: 0°09' +/- 12' (0.15° +/- 0.2°)
(total)	C - D: 1.5 +/- 2 mm (0.06 +/- 0.08 in.)

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

ADJUST TOE-IN
1. Remove the rack boot set clips.
  
  Fig 7: Adjusting Toe-In
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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.
  HINT:
  
  Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.
  
  Fig 8: Checking Right And Left Rack End Length
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4. Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same.
  Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
5. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
  Torque: 47 N.m (479 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)
6. Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
HINT:

Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

Fig 9: Measuring Wheel Turning Angle
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INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE

Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.

Wheel turning angle:

WHEEL TURNING ANGLE - SPECIFICATION TABLE

Inside wheel	38°00' +/- 2° (38.00° +/- 2°)
Outside wheel: Reference	32°56' (32.93°)

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