Rear
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENTMeasure the alignment with the vehicle parked on level ground. The rear suspension and wheels should be serviced to the normal condition prior to measurement of wheel alignment.
TOE-IN
Standard value: 1 - 5 mm (0.04 - 0.20 inch)
If outside the standard value, adjust by the following procedure.
1. Be sure to adjust the camber before adjusting the toe-in.
2. Adjust by turning the toe adjusting bolt (mounting bolt on the inside of the control link).
LH: Turning clockwise -] toe-in direction
RH: Turning clockwise -] toe-out direction
CAMBER
Standard value: - 0°40' ± 30' (The difference between the left and right wheels should be 30' or less.)
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels, measure the camber after tightening the special tool (MB991004) to the specified torque 172 Nm (127 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Never subject the wheel bearings to the full vehicle load when the flange nuts are loosened.
If outside the standard value, adjust by the following procedure.
1. Remove the connection between the control link and the trailing arm.
2. Adjust by turning the camber adjusting bolt (mounting bolt for the lower arm and rear crossmember).
Left wheel: clockwise + camber
Right wheel: clockwise - camber
The scale has gradations of approximately 14'
3. Tighten the control link to the trailing arm at the specified torque.
4. After adjusting the camber, be sure to adjust the toe-in.