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Rear Wheel Alignment: Adjustment

  1. INSPECT TIRE 
    1. Inspect the tire (See INSPECTION ).
  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT 
    1. Measure the Vehicle height (See ADJUSTMENT  ).
      NOTE: Before inspecting wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
  3. INSPECT TOE-IN 
    1. Inspect the toe-in.

      Toe-in 

      TOE-IN SPECIFICATION

      Toe-in (total) -
      A + B:
      C - D:
      0°24' +-12' (0.40° + 0.20°)
      4 +- 2 mm (0.16 +- 0.08 in.)

      HINT:

      • Measure "C - D" only when "A + B" cannot be measured.
      • If toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.
        Fig 1: Identifying Toe-In
        G05001230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. ADJUST TOE-IN 
    1. Measure the lengths of the right and left No. 2 suspension arms.

      No. 2 suspension arm length difference: 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 No. 2 Suspension Arms
      G05001231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Loosen the 2 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 value.
      • One turn of each adjusting tube will adjust toe-in by approximately 1.2° (1°12'), 10.8 mm (0.425 in.).
    4. Torque the 2 lock nuts.

      Torque: 56 N*m (570 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Turning Right And Left Adjusting Tubes
      G05001232Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT CAMBER 
    CAMBER SPECIFICATION

    - XL TOURING
    Camber Right-left error -1°09'+- 45' (-1.15° +-0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less -1°13' +- 45' (-1.22° +- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
    XLS LIMITED
    -1°13' +- 45' (-1.22° +- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less -1°15' +- 45' (-1.25° +- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less

    HINT:

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