Front Wheel Alignment: Adjustment

INSPECT TIRES (See INSPECTION )

MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension. Inspect the vehicle height.
Vehicle height

for USA and Canada:

VEHICLE HEIGHT REFERENCE - USA AND CANADA

Model	Front A-B	Rear C - D
ACV40L-CEAGKA	125 mm (4.92 in.)	54 mm (2.13 in.)
GSV40L-CETGKA	126 mm (4.96 in.)	55 mm (2.17 in.)
ACV40L-AEAGKA	125 mm (4.92 in.)	53 mm (2.09 in.)
GSV40L-AETGKA	126 mm (4.96 in.)	54 mm (2.13 in.)
ACV40L-CEANKA	125 mm (4.92 in.)	54 mm (2.13 in.)
ACV40L-CEMNKA	125 mm (4.92 in.)	53 mm (2.09 in.)
GSV40L-CETNKA	126 mm (4.96 in.)	55 mm (2.17 in.)
ACV40L-AEANKA	125 mm (4.92 in.)	53 mm (2.09 in.)
ACV40L-AEMNKA	125 mm (4.92 in.)	52 mm (2.05 in.)
GSV40L-AETNKA	126 mm (4.96 in.)	54 mm (2.13 in.)
ACV40L-CEASKA	128 mm (5.04 in.)	57 mm (2.24 in.)
ACV40L-CEMSKA	127 mm (5.00 in.)	55 mm (2.17 in.)
GSV40L-CETSKA	129 mm (5.08 in.)	58 mm (2.28 in.)

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Height

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for Mexico:

VEHICLE HEIGHT REFERENCE - MEXICO

Model	Front A - B	Rear C - D
ACV40L-CEAGKA	115 mm (4.53 in.)	40 mm (1.57 in.)
GSV40L-CETGKA	116 mm (4.57 in.)	41 mm (1.61 in.)
ACV40L-CEANKA	115 mm (4.53 in.)	40 mm (1.57 in.)

Measuring points:

A: Ground clearance of front wheel center

B: Ground clearance of lower suspension arm No. 2 bushing set bolt center

C: Ground clearance of rear wheel center

D: Ground clearance of strut rod set bolt center

NOTE:

Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
Be sure to perform measurement on a level surface.
If it is necessary to go under the vehicle for measurement, confirm that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is secured with chocks.

INSPECT TOE-IN

Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension.
Release the parking brake and move the shift lever to the neutral position.
Push the vehicle straight ahead approximately 5 m (16.4 ft). (*1)
Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of the front wheels and measure the distance between the marks (dimension B).

Fig 2: Measuring Distance Between Marks (Dimension B)
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Slowly push the vehicle straight ahead to cause the front wheels to rotate 180° using the front tire valve as a reference point.
HINT:

Do not allow the wheels to rotate more than 180°. If the wheels rotate more than 180°, perform the procedure from *1 again.
Measure the distance between the tread center marks on the front side of the wheels.

Fig 3: Measuring Distance Between Tread Center Marks On Front Side Of Wheels
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Toe-in

TOE-IN REFERENCE

Toe-in (total)	-
A - B:	0 +- 2 mm (0 +- 0.08 in.)

HINT:

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

ADJUST TOE-IN
1. Measure the thread lengths of the right and left rack ends.
  Standard: Difference in thread length between the right and left rack ends is 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) or less.
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Thread Lengths Of Right And Left Rack Ends
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2. Remove the rack boot set clips.
3. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
4. Adjust the rack ends if the difference in thread length between the right and left rack ends is not within the specified range.
  1. Extend the shorter rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the outside.
  2. Shorten the longer rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the inside.
5. Turn the right and left rack ends by equal amounts to adjust the toe-in.
  HINT:
  
  Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified range.
6. Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same.
7. Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts.
  Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Temporarily tighten the lock nut while holding the hexagonal part of the steering rack end so that the lock nut and the steering rack end do not turn together. Hold the flats on the tie rod end and tighten the lock nut.
8. Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
  HINT:
  
  Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE

Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of the turning radius gauge.
Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right and measure the turning angle.

Fig 5: Measuring Turning Angle
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Wheel turning angle for USA and Canada:

WHEEL TURNING ANGLE REFERENCE - USA AND CANADA

Model	Inside wheel	Outside wheel reference
ACV40L-CEAGKA	38°22" +-2° (38.37° +-2°)	33°33" (33.55°)
GSV40L-CETGKA	38°22' +-2° (38.37° +-2°)	33°33' (33.55°)
ACV40L-AEAGKA	38°22' +-2° (38.37° +-2°)	33°33' (33.55°)
GSV40L-AETGKA	38°22' +-2° (38.37° +-2°)	33°33' (33.55°)
ACV40L-CEANKA	38°22' +-2° (38.37° +-2°)	33°33' (33.55°)
ACV40L-CEMNKA	38°22' +-2° (38.37° +-2°)	33°33' (33.55°)
GSV40L-CETNKA	38°22' +-2° (38.37° +-2°)	33°33' (33.55°)
ACV40L-AEANKA	38°22' +-2° (38.37° +-2°)	33°33' (33.55°)
ACV40L-AEMNKA	38°22' +-2° (38.37° +-2°)	33°33' (33.55°)
GSV40L-AETNKA	38°22' +-2° (38.37° +-2°)	33°33' (33.55°)
ACV40L-CEASKA	38°42' +-2° (38.70° +-2°)	33°46' (33.77°)
ACV40L-CEMSKA	38°42' +-2° (38.70° +-2°)	33°46' (33.77°)
GSV40L-CETSKA	38°18' +-2° (38.30° +-2°)	33°32' (33.53°)

for Mexico:

WHEEL TURNING ANGLE REFERENCE - MEXICO

Model	Inside wheel	Outside wheel reference
ACV40L-CEAGKA	38°18' +-2° (38.30° +-2°)	33°41' (33.68°)
GSV40L-CETGKA	38°18' +-2° (38.30° +-2°)	33°41' (33.68°)
ACV40L-CEANKA	38°18' +-2° (38.30° +-2°)	33°41' (33.68°)

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

INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION

Put the front wheel on the center of the alignment tester.
Remove the center ornament.
Set the camber-caster-king pin gauge and attachment at the center of the axle hub or drive shaft.

Inspect the camber, caster, and steering axis inclination.

Fig 6: Inspecting Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination

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Camber

for USA and Canada:

CAMBER - USA AND CANADA

Model	Camber	Right-left difference
ACV40L-CEAGKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETGKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-AEAGKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-AETGKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEANKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEMNKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETNKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-AEANKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-AEMNKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-AETNKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEASKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEMSKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETSKA	-0°40' +-45' (-0.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less

for Mexico:

CAMBER - MEXICO

Model	Camber	Right-left difference
ACV40L-CEAGKA	-0°35' +-45' (-0.58° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETGKA	-0°35' +-45' (-0.58° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEANKA	-0°35' +-45' (-0.58° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less

Caster

for USA and Canada:

CASTER - USA AND CANADA

Model	Caster	Right-left difference
ACV40L-CEAGKA	3°00' +-45' (3.00° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETGKA	2°55' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-AEAGKA	2°55' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-AETGKA	2°55' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEANKA	3°00' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEMNKA	2°55' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETNKA	2°55' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-AEANKA	2°55' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-AEMNKA	2°55' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-AETNKA	2°55' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEASKA	3°00' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEMSKA	2°55' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETSKA	2°55' +-45' (2.92° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less

for Mexico:

CASTER - MEXICO

Model	Caster	Right-left difference
ACV40L-CEAGKA	2°45' +-45' (2.75° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETGKA	2°40' +-45' (2.67° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEANKA	2°45' +-45' (2.75° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less

Steering axis inclination

for USA and Canada:

STEERING AXIS INCLINATION - USA AND CANADA

Model	Steering axis Inclination	Right-left difference
ACV40L-CEAGKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETGKA	12°15' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-AEAGKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-AETGKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEANKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEMNKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETNKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-AEANKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-AEMNKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-AETNKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEASKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEMSKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETSKA	12°15' +-45' (12.25° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less

for Mexico:

STEERING AXIS INCLINATION - MEXICO

Model	Steering axis Inclination	Right-left difference
ACV40L-CEAGKA	12°00' +-45' (12.00° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
GSV40L-CETGKA	12°00' +-45' (12.00° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less
ACV40L-CEANKA	12°00' +-45' (12.00° +-0.75°)	45' (0.75°) or less

NOTE:

Perform the inspection while the vehicle is unloaded.
The maximum tolerance of the right and left difference for the camber and caster is 45' (0.75°) or less.

Remove the camber-caster-king pin gauge and attachment.
Install the center ornament.
If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specified range after the camber has been correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damage and/or wear.

ADJUST CAMBER

NOTE: Inspect toe-in after the camber has been adjusted.

Remove the front wheel.
Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the front shock absorber.
NOTE: Keep the bolts inserted.

Fig 7: Identifying Front Shock Absorber Nuts
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Clean the installation surfaces of the front shock absorber and the steering knuckle.
Temporarily install the 2 nuts (Step a).
Fully push or pull the front axle hub in the direction of the required adjustment (Step b).

Fig 8: Pulling Front Axle Hub
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Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 210 N*m (2,141 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf)

NOTE: Keep the bolts from rotating when tightening the nuts.
Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)

Check the camber.

If the measured value is not within the specification, calculate the required adjustment amount using the formula below.

Camber adjustment amount = center of the specified range center - measured value Check the combination of installed bolts. Select appropriate bolts from the table below to adjust the camber to the specified values.

HINT:

Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified values.

Fig 9: Checking Camber Nut And Bolt

SPECIFIED VALUES

Move the axle toward (+) in step (B)	Move the axle toward (-) in step (B)
Refer to table (1) (Move the axle toward the positive side)	Refer to table (2) (Move the axle toward the negative side)

Fig 10: Bolts Specification Chart (1 Of 2)

Fig 11: Bolts Specification Chart (2 Of 2)

The body and suspension may be damaged if the camber is not correctly adjusted according to the above table.

NOTE: Replace the nut with a new one when replacing the bolt.

Repeat the steps mentioned above. In step ( a), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.
HINT:

Replace one bolt at a time when replacing 2 bolts.