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Rear Wheel Alignment

INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.





3. INSPECT CAMBER

Measuring Point Reference:








4. INSPECT TOE-IN
5. 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 inch).

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 inch).
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 step 6.)





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 Nm (791) kgf.cm, 57 ft.lbs. )





6. HOW TO READ ADJUSTMENT CHART
a. Mark on the graph the measurements taken from the vehicle.

Example (Coil suspension):
Camber (LH): -1°05' (-1.08°)
Camber (RH): -0°20' (-0.33°)
Toe-in (total): OUT:2 mm (0.08 inch)









b. As shown the illustration, from the graph the amounts by which the front and/or rear cam are to be adjusted.

Amount to turn adjusting cam (by graduation):
LH Front cam: -(Shorter) 1.2
LH Rear cam: -(Shorter) 0.7
RH Front cam: +(Longer) 1.8
LH Rear cam: +(Longer) 2.3