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Rear Wheel Alignment

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





3. INSPECT CAMBER

HINT: Camber is not adjustable, it measurement is not within the specification, inspect the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn-out parts and replace them if necessary.

Measuring Point Reference:








4. INSPECT TOE-IN
If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it at the No.2 lower suspension arm.
5. ADJUST TOE-IN





a. Measure the length of the left and right No.2 lower suspension arms.
No.2 lower suspension arm length difference: 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less
If the left-right difference is greater than the specification, adjust the length.
b. Loosen the lock nuts.





c. Turn the left and right lower suspension arms an equal amount to adjust toe-in.

HINT:
- Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
- One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe-in about 36° (0.6°, 6.7 mm, 0.264 inch).

d. Torque the lock nuts.
Torque: 56 Nm (570 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)