Front
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTBefore checking front wheel alignment, be sure to make a preliminary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check tires for wear and proper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage.
If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
Wheel runout: (Dial indicator value):
Refer to Wheels; Specifications.
3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that struts work properly by using the standard bounce test.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION
Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
1. Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
Camber, caster and kingpin inclination:
Refer to Specifications.
2. If camber, caster and kingpin inclination are not within specification, inspect front suspension parts. Replace damaged or worn out parts.
TOE-IN
Measure toe-in using the following procedure.
WARNING:
- Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
- Make sure that no one is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce front 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 tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height as hub center. These are measuring points.
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.
7. Adjust toe-in by varying the length of steering tie-rods.
a. Loosen lock nuts.
b. Adjust toe-in by screwing tie-rods in or out.
Standard length "L":
Refer to Tie Rod; Specifications.
c. Tighten lock nuts to specified torque.
:37 - 46 Nm (3.8 - 4.7 kg-m, 27 - 35 ft. lbs.)
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
1. Set wheels in straight-ahead position. Move vehicle forward until front wheels rest properly on turning radius gauge.
2. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turning angle.
- Turn steering wheel to full lock and apply force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22 to 33 lbs.) with engine at idle.
- Do not hold the steering wheel on full lock for more than 15 seconds.
Wheel turning angle (Full turn):
Refer to Specifications.