Alignment: Service and Repair
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT1. Adjust camber and caster.
NOTICE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.
a. Loosen the front and/or rear adjusting cam nuts.
b. Adjust the camber and caster by front and/or rear adjusting cams.
HINT: Try to adjust the camber and caster to the center value.
c. How to read adjustment chart (using examples).
1. Measure the present alignment.
Camber: -0°20' (-0.33°)
Caster: 3°15' (3.25°)
2. Mark the difference between the standard value (A) and the measured value (B) on the adjustment chart.
Standard value:
Camber: 0°00' (0°)
Caster: 3°05' (3.08°)
Formula: A-B = C
Camber: 0°00'- (-0°20') = 0°20'
Caster: 3°05'-3°15' = -0°10'
3. As shown in the chart, read the distance from the marked point to O point, and adjust the front and/or rear adjusting cams accordingly.
Front cam:-(Shorter) 1.6
Rear cam:-(Shorter) 3.2
d. Torque the front and/or rear adjusting cam nuts.
Torque: 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.)
2. Adjust toe-in.
a. Check or adjust the lengths of the rack ends, then adjust the toe-in.
Rack end length difference: 3.0 mm (0.118 inch) or less
b. Remove the boot clamps.
c. Loosen the tie rod lock nuts.
d. Turn the left and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.
HINT: Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
e. Tighten the tie rod lock nuts.
f. Place the boot on the seat and clamp it.
HINT: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
3. Inspect and adjust wheel angle.
a. Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Inside wheel: 36°42' (33°42'- 36°42') 36.7° (33.7°-36.7°)
Outside wheel (Reference): 32°36' 32.6°
If the wheel angles differ from the standard of the specification, inspect the toe-in.
b. When toe-in is normal after inspection, adjust wheel angle with the knuckle stopper bolt of the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)