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Rear Wheel Alignment

TOE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Preparation for toe inspection and adjustment.
^ Place vehicle in non-loaded state on level floor.
^ Set steering wheel in straight state.
^ Check that inflation pressure of each tire is adjusted properly and disc wheel is free from deflection.
^ Check that each suspension part is free from bend, dent, wear or damage in any other form.
^ Check that ground clearance at the right and left is just about the same.

INSPECTION





Measure toe with toe-in gauge. Toe should be within following specifications.
Toe-in: 4.5 ± 1.5 mm (0.177 ± 0.059 inch)
When checked with side slip tester, side slip should satisfy following specification.
Side slip: 3 ± 2 mm/m (0.118 ± 0.079 inch/3.3 ft.)
If toe-in or side slip is out of above corresponding specification, adjust toe properly.

ADJUSTMENT





1. Loosen right and left control rod inside nuts.
2. Adjust toe to satisfy specification by turning right and left control rod inside bolts (cam bolts) by the same amount.
3. After adjustment, tighten right and left inside nuts to specified torque while holding cam bolt with another wrench to prevent it from turning.
Tightening Torque (a): 80 Nm (8.0 kg-m, 58.0 ft. lbs.)