Inspecting Alignment
INSPECTION1. Measure the vehicle height, the measurements are as follows.
Tire Size: 205/65R15
Front Height: 213 mm (8.39 inch).
Rear Height: 259 mm (10.20 inch).
a. Front measuring point:
^ Measure from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
b. Rear measuring point:
^ Measure from the ground to the center of the front side strut rod mounting bolt.
NOTE:
^ Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specification.
^ If the vehicle height is not to the specification, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.
2. Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge onto vehicle or position the vehicle on the wheel alignment tester making sure to follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. Inspect the camber, caster and the steering axis inclination, the measurements should be as follows.
Camber: -0°37, + 45' (-0.62° + 0.75°).
Left-Right Error: 45'(0.75°) or less.
Caster: 2°18' + 45' (2.30° + 0.75°).
Left-Right Error : 45'(0.75°) or less.
Steering Axis Inclination: 13°04' + 45' (13.07° + 0.75°).
Left-Right Error : 45'(0.75°) or less.
NOTE: 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.
Measuring Point Reference:
4. Inspect the toe-in. The toe-in (totals) are as follows.
A+B: 0° + 12'(0° + 0.2°).
C-D: 0 + 2 mm (0 + 0.08 inch).
NOTE: If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it at the rack ends.
5. Inspect the wheel angle, and turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Inside Wheel: 35°47'+ 2°
Outside Wheel (Reference): 31°25'
NOTE: If the wheel angles differ from the specification, check the left and right tie rod end length.