Front Wheel Alignment

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Specification (Unloaded)*1

Front wheel alignment





*1
Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2
Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.

Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment

1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.

2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.

3. Turn the tie rods.






Standard length L
- 15.7-22.7 mm {0.619-0.893 in}

4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.

5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.

Tightening torque
- 69-98 Nm {7.1-9.9 kgf-m, 51-72 ft-lbf}

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

7. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.

Total Toe-in Adjustment

1. Center the steering wheel and confirm that the vehicle wheels/tires are pointing straight.

2. Loosen the left and right tie-rod end 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 6 mm {0.24 in} (0°36').

3. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque
- 69-98 Nm {7.1-9.9 kgf-m, 51-72 ft-lbf}

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