Front Wheel Alignment

INSPECTION








1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
*1: Front measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
*2: Rear measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side strut rod mounting bolt.

NOTICE: Before Inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specification.

If the vehicle height is not within the specification, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.





2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.





3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXES INCLINATION

HINT: If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specification, after the camber has been correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.

Measuring Point Reference:

4. INSPECT TOE-IN
If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it at the rack ends.
5. ADJUST CAMBER

NOTICE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.

a. Remove the front wheels and ABS speed sensor clamp.





b. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
c. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
d. Temporarily install the 2 nuts.





e. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber adjustment is required.
f. Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 210 Nm (2,150 kgf-cm, 155 ft. lbs.)
g. Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)





h. Check the camber.

HINT:
- Try to adjust the camber to the center value.
- Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6° - 30° (0.1° - 0.5°).

If the camber is not within the specification, using the table, estimate for how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.

i. Follow the steps described again. Between step (b) and (c), exchange 1 or 2 selected bolts.

HINT: When exchanging the 2 bolts, exchange 1 bolt for each time.

6. ADJUST TOE-IN
a. Remove the boot clamps.
b. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.





c. Turn the left and right rack ends by an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.

HINT: Try to adjust the toxin to the center value.





d. Make sure that the lengths of the left and right rack ends are the same.
Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 inch) or less
e. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf-cm, 55 ft. lbs.)
f. Place the boot on the seat and install the clip to it.

HINT: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.





7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE





Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
If the wheel angles differ from the specification, check the lengths of the left and right rack ends.