Front Wheel Alignment

MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
2. Loosen the tie rod locknut.





3. Turn the tie rod to provide the correct maximum steering angle.

Maximum left/right difference: 3 mm (0.12 inch).





4. After adjustment, tighten the locknut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 69 - 98 Nm (51 - 72 ft. lbs.).

5. Adjust the total toe-in. (Refer to Total toe-in adjustment.)
6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Caster is not adjustable.





1. Loosen the cam nut on the upper lateral link.





2. Turn the adjusting cam bolt to provide the correct camber angle as indicated.

NOTE: Turning the adjusting cam bolt one graduation changes the camber about 16 minutes.

3. Tighten the cam nut.

Tightening torque: 79 - 116 Nm (58 - 86 ft. lbs.).

4. Adjust the total toe-in.

TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust the steering angle.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.





3. Loosen the left and right tie rod locknuts and turn the tie rods equally. Both tie rods are right threaded, so turning the right tie rod toward the front of the vehicle and the left toward the rear increases toe-in.

NOTE: Turning both tie rods one complete turn changes toe-in by about 15.8 mm (0.62 inch).





4. Tighten the tie rod locknuts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 69 - 98 Nm (51 - 72 ft. lbs.).

5. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.