Rear
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENTBefore checking rear 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 improper 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 Specifications.
3. Check rear wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check rear suspension for looseness.
5. Check that rear shock absorbers work properly.
6. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).
Camber
Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Camber: Refer to Specifications.
- If the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.
Toe-in
Toe-in is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.
WARNING:
- Perform following procedure always on a flat surface.
- Make sure that no person 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 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: Refer to Specifications.