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Front Wheel Alignment

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

When using a wheel alignment tester to inspect the front wheel alignment, always position the car on a level surface with the front wheels facing straight ahead. Prior to inspection, make sure that the front suspension and steering system are in normal operating conditions and that the wheels and tires face straight ahead and the tires are inflated to the specified pressure.

TOE-IN

Toe-in (B-A or angle a+p) is adjusted by turning the tie rod turnbuckles. Toe-in on the left front wheel can be reduced by turning the tie rod toward the rear of the car. Toe-in change is adjusted by turning the tie rods for the right and left wheels simultaneously at the same amount as follows.





NOTE:
^ Toe-in adjustment should be made by turning the right and left tie rods at the same amount
^ When adjusting toe-in, loosen the outer bellows clip to prevent twisting the bellows.
^ After the adjustment, tighten the tie rod end lock nuts firmly and reinstall the bellows clip.
^ Adjust each toe-in to be the range of ± 1mm.








CAMBER

The steering knuckle which is installed with the strut assembly is pre-set to the specified camber at the factory and doesn't need to be adjusted.

Camber: 0°13' ± 30'

CASTER

Caster is pre-set at the factory and doesn't need to be adjusted. If the caster is not within the standard value, replace the bent or damaged parts.