Rear

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Aluminum Wheels
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.





2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check runout.
Wheel runout:
Redial runout limit 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
Lateral runout limit 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
3. Check rear wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check rear suspension for looseness.
5. Check that rear shocks work properly.
6. Check vehicle posture (unladen).

Steel Wheels
1. Remove tire from steel wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance machine.





2. Set two dial indicators as shown in the illustration.
3. Set each dial indicator to zero.
4. Rotate wheel, and check dial indicators at several points around the circumference of the wheel.
5. Calculate runout at each point as shown.
Radial runout = (A + B)/2
Lateral runout = (C + D)/2
6. Select maximum positive runout value and the maximum negative value. Add the tow values to determine total runout. In case a positive or negative value is not available, use the maximum value (negative or positive) for total runout.
If the total runout value exceeds the limit, replace steel wheel. If the total runout value exceeds the limit, replace steel wheel.
Radial runout limit 0.5 mm (0.020 inch)
Lateral runout limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
- Check that rear strut (shock absorber) works properly.
- Check rear axle and rear suspension parts for excessive play.
- Check vehicle posture (unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

CAMBER
Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Camber: Refer to Specifications; Mechanical.







- If the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

TOE-IN

WARNING:
- Always perform following procedure on a flat surface.
- Make sure that no one is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.

1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft.).





3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both rear tires at the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.
4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).
- If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.





6. Measure distance "B" (front side).
Total toe-in (A - B): Refer to Specifications; Mechanical.





7. Adjust toe-in by varying the lengths of rear parallel links.





- Adjust left and right rear parallel links to the same length "A".
- Tighten lock nut while holding rear parallel link with wrench to prevent bushing from twisting.
Standard length "A":
50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 inch)
78 - 98 Nm (8.0 - 10.0 kg-m, 58 - 72 ft. lbs.)