Front Wheel Alignment

INSPECTION





1. Measure vehicle height.
Tire size:
P215/60R16 94V
Front: 245 mm (9.63 inch)
Rear: 226 mm (8.90 inch)
225/55R16 94V
Front: 240 mm (9.45 inch)
Rear: 221 mm (8.70 inch)
235/45ZR17
Front: 238 mm (9.37 inch)
Rear: 219 mm (8.62 inch)
1: Front measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
2: Rear measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the No.2 lower suspension arm 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 onto wheel alignment tester.
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. Inspect camber, caster and steering axis inclination.
Camber: -0°16' ± 30' (-0.27° ± 0.5°)
Left-Right error: 30' (0.5°) or less
Caster: 7°33' ± 30' (7.55° ± 0.5°)
Left-Right error: 30' (0.5°) or less
Steering axis inclination: 8°52' ± 30' (8.87° ± 0.5°)
Left-Right error: 30' (0.5°) or less
If the camber is not within the specification, adjust it by adjusting cam.

Measuring Point Reference:

4. Inspect toe-in.
Toe-in (total):
A+B: 0°09' ± 12' (0.15° ± 0.2°)
C-D: 1.5 ± 2 mm (0.06 ± 0.08 inch)
If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it at the tie rod end.
5. Adjust camber.

HINT:
- After adjusting the camber, inspect the caster and toe-in.
- Try adjusting the camber to the center value of the specification.





a. Loosen the camber adjusting cam nut of the lower suspension arm.
b. Turn the camber adjusting cam of the lower suspension arm and adjust camber.

HINT: Camber changes about 5' (0.08°) with each graduation of the adjusting cam.

c. Torque the camber adjusting cam nut of lower suspension arm.
Torque: 172 Nm (127 ft. lbs.)
6. Adjust toe-in.
a. Remove the boot clips.





b. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
c. 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.
- Make sure that the lengths of the left and right rack ends are same.
Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 inch) or less

d. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 56 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
e. Place the boot on the seat and clamp it.

HINT: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.





7. Inspect wheel angle.
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle
Inside wheel:
38°51' (36°51'- 39°51')
38.85° (36.85° - 39.85°)
Outside wheel (Reference):
32°05'
32.08°
If the wheel angles differ from the standard of the specification, inspect the toe-in.