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Rear Wheel Alignment



REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT





MEASURE REAR VEHICLE HEIGHT

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

INSTALL CAMBER - CASTER - KINGPIN GAUGE ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER

Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.





INSPECT CAMBER









INSPECT TOE-IN ADJUST CAMBER AND TOE-IN





(a) Measure the length of the lower suspension arm No.1 and No.2, as shown in the illustration.

Length: (E-F) or (F-E) should be less 4.0 mm (0.16 in.).

If it is not within the specification, adjust the length of the arms by turning the adjusting cam, as shown, until (E-F) or (F-E) is less than 4.0 mm (0.16 in.).
(b) Measure the camber and toe-in.

If the camber and toe-in are still not within the specification. adjust the camber and toe-in with the adjusting cam. See adjustment chart)





(c) Loosen the front and/or rear cams.
(d) Adjust camber and toe - in by turning the front and/or rear cams.
(e) Torque the front and/or rear cam nuts.

Torque: 78 N.m (790 kgf.cm, 57 ft.lb)