Caster & Camber

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT





Front measuring point:





Measure from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.

Rear measuring point:





Measure from the ground to the center of the strut rod mounting bolt.

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

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

2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER





Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.

3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION





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

4. ADJUST CAMBER





(a) Remove the front wheels.
(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.

Adjusting value: 0°06' - 0°30'

(f) Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 211 N.m (2,150 kgf.cm, 156 ft.lb)

(g) Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lb)





(h) Check the camber.

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

(i) If the camber is not within the specification, using the table above, estimate of how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.





(j) Remove the front wheels.
(k) Remove the 2 nuts and set bolts.
(l) Install the selected bolts and adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber is required.

HINT: Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.

(m) Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 211 N.m (2.150 kgfcm, 156 ft.lb)

(n) Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lb)

(o) Recheck the camber.