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Front

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a level surface. The front suspension, steering system, and wheels should be serviced to normal condition before measuring of wheel alignment.

TOE-IN
Standard value: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 inch)





NOTE:
1. If the toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust the toe-in by undoing the clips and turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
2. The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
For each one turn of the left and right tie rods, the toe-in will be adjusted by approximately 1°05' (per wheel).

STEERING ANGLE
Standard value:
Inner wheel 37°30' ± 2°00'
Outer wheel 31°40'

CAMBER AND CASTER
Standard value:
Camber 0°00' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')
Caster 2°51' ± 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')





NOTE:
1. Camber and caster are preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
2. If camber is not within the standard value, check and replace bent or damaged parts.
3. For vehicles with aluminum type wheels, attach the camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the drive shaft by using the special tool. Tighten the special tool to the same torque 177 - 275 Nm (130 - 203 ft. lbs.) as the drive shaft nut.

CAUTION: Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle load when the drive shaft nuts are loosened.