Wheel Alignment
1. Pre-Alignment - Check
For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment,
do these checks:
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect
measurement.
2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.
3. Make sure the fuel tank is full and the spare tire or tire
repair kit, jack, and tools are in place inside the vehicle.
4. Check the tire size and tire pressure according to the tire
information.
5. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and
telescopic position (if equipped).
6. Check the runout of the wheels and tires.
7. Check the suspension ball joints (Raise and support the
vehicle. Hold a tire with your hands, and move it up and
down and right and left to check for movement).
8. Before doing alignment inspections, be sure to remove all
extra weight from the vehicle, and no one should be inside
the vehicle (driver or passengers).
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Bounce the vehicle up and
down several times to stabilize the suspension.
Use a commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe,
and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Neutral Position Holding Mode - Enter
2. Caster - Inspect
1. Check the caster angle.
Caster angle: 5 ° 21 ’±30 ’
If the measurement is within specifications, measure
the camber angle.
If the measurement is not within specifications, check
for bent or damaged suspension components.
3. Camber - Inspect
1. Check the camber angle.
Camber angle:
Front: -0 ° 20 ’±30 ’
Rear: -1 ° 20 ’±45 ’
(Maximum difference between the right and left
side: 0 ° 45 ′)
If the measurement is within specification, measure the
toe-in.
If the measurement for the front camber is not within
specification, go to front camber adjustment.
If the measurement for the rear camber is not within
specification, check for bent or damaged suspension
components.
4. Rear Toe - Inspect
NOTE: Do the rear toe inspection before the front toe
inspection.
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect
measurement.
2. Check the toe.
Rear total toe-in: 2+2-1 mm (0.08+0.08-0.04 in)
If adjustment is required, go to rear toe adjustment.
If no adjustment is required, go to front toe inspection.
5. Front Toe - Inspect
NOTE: Do the rear toe inspection before the front toe
inspection.
1. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and
telescopic position (if equipped).
2. Center the steering wheel spokes, and hold it.
3. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.
Front total toe-in: 0 ± 2 mm (0.00 ± 0.08 in)
If adjustment is required, go to front toe adjustment.
If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment
equipment.
6. Turning Angle - Inspect
1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and
measure the turning angle of both wheels.
Turning angle:
Inward: 39 ° 51 ’±2 °
Outward (reference): 32 ° 53 ’±1 °
If the measurement is not within specifications, even up
both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while
adjusting the front toe.
If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the
specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension
components.
The suspension can be adjusted for front camber, front toe, and rear toe. However, each of these adjustments are related to
each other. For example, when you adjust camber, the toe will change.
NOTE:
How to read the torque specifications.
After adjusting the wheel alignment, do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Camber - Adjust
B 1. Replace the flange nuts (A) with new ones, and lightly
tighten them.
C
A 2. If the guide pin (B) is equipped, use a wrench to rock the
guide pin left and right while pulling it out from the damper
mounting base (C).
NOTE: The guide pin is for factory assembly use only and
can be discarded after removal.
3. Adjust the camber angle by moving the upper part of the
damper (A).
A
NOTE: The camber angle can be adjusted 16 ’.
4. Tighten the flange nuts (B) to the specified torque.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground, and bounce the front of
the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the
suspension.
6. Measure the camber angle. If the camber angle is not
within specification, readjust the camber angle. If the
camber measurement is correct, measure toe-in, and
B B
adjust it if necessary.
75 (7.6, 55) 75 (7.6, 55)
7. Install the hole seal (A) after the guide pin is removed.
NOTE: Refer to the Parts Catalog for the hole seal.
A
3. Rear Toe - Adjust
NOTE: Do the rear toe adjustment before the front toe
adjustment.
1. Hold the adjusting bolt (A) on lower arm B, and remove the
self-locking nut (C).
2. Replace the self-locking nut with a new one, and lightly
tighten it.
NOTE:
Always use a new self-locking nut whenever it has
been loosened.
B
Reassemble the adjusting bolt and the adjusting cam
plate with the eccentric facing up.
C 3. Adjust the rear toe by turning the adjusting bolt until the toe
93 (9.5, 69) is correct.
A
4. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque while
holding the adjusting bolt.
4. Front Toe - Adjust
C NOTE: Do the rear toe adjustment before the front toe
adjustment.
B
1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts (A) while holding the flat
surface sections (B) of the tie-rod end with a wrench, and
turn both tie-rods (C) until the front toe is within
specifications.
2. After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod end locknuts to the
specified torque. Reposition the rack-end boot if it is twisted
or displaced.
A
44 (4.5, 32)
5. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize