Front

Front Wheel Alignment

DESCRIPTION

NOTE: Before checking the 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
- Check the tires for wear and improper inflation.
- Check the wheel runout.
Wheel runout : Refer to "Inspection".
- Check the front wheel bearings for looseness.
- Check the front suspension for looseness.
- Check the steering linkage for looseness.
- Check that the front shock absorbers work properly.
- Check the vehicle height (posture) in the unladen condition. Refer to "FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS".

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION

NOTE: Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.





1. Measure the camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both the right and left wheels using attachment Tool and a suitable alignment gauge.

Camber, caster and : Refer to "Front Wheel kingpin inclination Alignment (Unladen*])".
2. If the camber, caster or kingpin inclination is not within specification, inspect the front suspension parts. Replace any damaged or worn out parts.

TOE-IN

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

1. Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (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 front tires at the same height as hub center as shown. These marks are measuring points.





4. Measure the distance "A" on the rear side of the front tires as shown.
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180° degrees (1/2 a turn).

CAUTION: If the wheels have rotated more than 180° degrees (1/2 turn), start this procedure again from the beginning. Never push the vehicle backward.

6. Measure the distance "B" on the front side of the front tires at the same marks as shown.
Total toe-in : Refer to "Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)".





7. Adjust the toe-in by varying the length of the steering outer tie rods.
a. Loosen the outer tie-rod lock nuts.
b. Adjust the toe-in by screwing the outer tie-rods in or out.

Standard length "L" : Refer to "Steering Gear and Linkage".
c. Tighten the outer tie-rod lock nuts to specified torque.

Lock nut : Refer to "Removal and Installation".

FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE





1. Set the front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Then move the vehicle forward until the front wheels rest on the turning radius gauge as shown.
2. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure the turning angles "A" and "B" as shown.

Wheel turning angle (full turn): Refer to "Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)".