Rear
Rear Wheel AlignmentBefore checking the rear wheel alignment, make a preliminary inspection.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
- Check the tires for wear and for improper inflation.
- Check the wheels for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Remove the wheel and check the wheel runout. Refer to "Inspection".
- Check the rear wheel bearings for looseness.
- Check the rear suspension for looseness.
- Check that the rear shock absorbers work properly.
- Check the Ride Height in the unladen condition. Refer to "Ride Height (Unladen*)".
CAMBER
- Measure the camber of both the right and left wheels using a suitable alignment gauge and adjust using the procedure.
Camber: Refer to "Rear wheel Alignment (Unladen*)".
- If the camber is not within specification, adjust the camber by turning the adjusting bolts in the same direction.
1. Turn the adjusting bolts in the same direction to calibrate.
NOTE: Camber changes about 5° with each graduation of the adjusting bolt.
2. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to the specified torque.
Adjusting bolt nuts: Refer to "Components".
TOE-IN
Measure the toe-in using the procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before adjusting.
WARNING:
- Always perform the procedure 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 a turn).
- If the wheels have rotated more than 180° degrees (1/2 a turn), try the procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance "B" (front side).
Total toe-in: Refer to "Rear wheel Alignment (Unladen*)".
7. Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolt.
NOTE: Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 inch) [One side] with each graduation of the adjusting bolt.
8. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to the specified torque.
Adjusting bolt nuts: Refer to "Components".