Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment

Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment

Preparation for Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment

Before inspecting and adjusting front wheel alignment, perform the following items.

- Place vehicle in unloaded state on level surface.
- Set steering wheel in straight state.
- Check that inflation pressure of each tire is adjusted properly and 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.

Toe Inspection

Measure toe with toe-in gauge (1).

If toe is not within specified value, adjust it at the tie-rod.





Front toe (Total)
("b" - "a")
: IN 1.0 +/- 1.0 mm (0.0393 +/- 0.0393 in.)










Toe Adjustment

NOTE:

The rack boot may break if it is twisted.

Make sure that the rack boot does not get twisted during adjustment of front wheel alignment.

NOTE:

Never adjust only right or left tie-rod, be sure to adjust both tie-rods by same amount.

1) Check tie-rod length referring to Initial Position Setting Tie-Rod End Initial Position Setting:Hydraulic Type or Initial Position Setting Tie-Rod End Initial Position Setting:Electric Type.

If necessary, adjust tie-rod length.
2) Loosen tie-rod end lock nuts.
3) Adjust right and left tie-rods by same amount to align toe to specification.
4) After adjustment, tighten lock nuts to specified torque referring to Removal and Installation Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation:Hydraulic Type or Removal and Installation Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation:Electric Type.
5) Check steering angle referring to Steering Angle Inspection and Adjustment Steering Angle Inspection and Adjustment.

Reference Information

Side slip (On one person)
: IN 3.0 to 0 mm/m (IN 0.118 to 0 in./3.3 ft)

Toe angle

Check for front toe angle with total wheel alignment tester or the like.

Front toe angle (Each wheel)
Other than 17 inch wheel model: IN 1' +/- 2'
17 inch wheel model: IN 3' +/- 2'

If front toe angle is out of specification, measure toe with toe-in gauge and then adjust it at the tie-rod.